Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 With Falcon 2 Tow Bar & BrakeMaster

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Previously I was flat towing a 2019 Jeep JL with a 2019 Tiffin Phaeton diesel pusher and want to now tow a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 . I have a Road Master Falcon #520 tow bar with the RM-035-1 jeep D-ring adapters. What part numbers are needed base plate / adapter to attach this tow bar to the 2011 Chevy truck? Will the Road Master/Brake Master, W/ Break away RM-9160 work with this vehicle? Is a Pedal Adjustment kit like the RM-751200 needed? Will the Road Master 6 Diode Wire kit 154-792-118158 work with this vehicle? Is there any other part needed for this install ? Thanks

asked by: Brent D

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You can flat tow your 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 with your tow bar. To answer your questions specifically, there are compatible base plates from Roadmaster, the the BrakeMaster will work, a pedal adjustment kit is needed, and the wiring kit you mentioned will not work because you have combined wiring and not separate. I'll go ahead and list out exactly what you'll need for your '11 Silverado 1500 with the Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520.

- Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 3154-3

- RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643

- Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154

- Roadmaster BrakeMaster System w/ BrakeAway for RVs w Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes # RM-9160

- RoadMaster BrakeMaster Custom Seat Adapter # RM-88158

- WITHOUT Adjustable Pedals: Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751421
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- WITH Adjustable Pedals: Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751220

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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We do offer tow bar setups that can attach to the D-rings on the Warn Elite Bumper. Your will need to use a D-ring adapter to connect the tow bar. For the adapter you have the following options: 1" Thick D-Rings #RM-035-1 3/4" Thick D-Rings…

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Answer 5

Yes, your 2017 Chevrolet Equinox FWD can be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. Do understand that you will need to run your Equinox for 5 minutes every time you stop for gas to properly lubricate your transmission and before towing. A better…

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Answer 6

What you need is a light kit specifically for flat-towing. The Plug-N-Tow TM Vehicle Wiring Harness, #42615, would be if the Jeep were towing a trailer and not for activating its lights while it is being towed. There are a few options for lighting…

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Answer 7

Hey Ken, so the first thing you will need is a base plate kit like the Blue Ox part #BLU85CR which fits your 2023 GMC Canyon and would be compatible with your Blue Ox tow bar. I do not know what braking system you had in the past but for a permanent…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

Hey Mark, so the correct Blue Ox base plate kit to use with the Blue Ox Ascent tow bar part #BX4375. is the part #BLU53FR. For lighting you can use #C96JR, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing as this plugs inline with the…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

The instructions for the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV are being added to page but I'll also send them to you separately. In the instructions they only show that the air dam needs a chunk cut out and that the shutters would remain. The…

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Answer 12

While we do not have a installation video for the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV, we do have a video for the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM97RR which is very similar. I have linked the installation video near the bottom of the…

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