Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 4WD 1998 Chevy Blazer
Question:
I have 1998 Chevy S10 Blazer 4 WD, and I already use it as a tow vehicle with the Demco Dolly. I want to tow it 4 wheels down, and will the Brake Buddy work with it? I need a base plate for that and of course the tow arms. Let me know what I need to make this system work. Thanks.
asked by: Dave M
Expert Reply:
Yes, the Brake Buddy Select 3 item # HM39524 will work with your 1998 Chevy Blazer. It has a built in charge line kit that will keep your battery charged while you are traveling. I have attached an installation video along with the instructions so you can see how to set this up.
As far as baseplate goes. Since you have the 4WD model you will want the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # 179-8. This kit fits all models except for the ZR-2. There are no base plate kits for the 4WD ZR-2 Blazers.
Some other parts you will need to flat tow your Blazer are listed below:
Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520 and item # RM-643
Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267
High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If you measure the height of the inside top of the hitch receiver tube on your RV, and the height difference is more than 3 inches above/below the base plate tab height, you'll need a high/low adapter. I have linked a FAQ article that explains all this in more detail along with our selection of adapters.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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