Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2012 GMC Sierra 2500
Question:
I have a 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD I have been looking at flat tow kits parts it is a little confusing. I believe I may have found some of the parts but do not want to miss anything. Can you list recommend parts necessary. No brand preference. I will need everything. Can you list item part or sku numbers so I can easily locate and put in cart. Thank you.
asked by: Michael S
Expert Reply:
I would be happy to help you set your 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD up for flat towing. I total understand there are a lot of options and the manufacturer's parts sometimes do not like to work together. To flat tow your Sierra you will need the following parts:
Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar - item # e94ZR
Base Plate Kit - Demco Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms item # DM9517321
Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267
Supplemental Braking System - Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System item # HM39524
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
etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10500 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
- Fits etrailer Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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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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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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