Can A 2017 Cadillac XT5 Be Flat Towed

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I have a 2017 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury SUV. I am capable of choosing AWD or FWD which then indicates to me that I can dolly tow my vehicle. I would like to know if my vehicle could be flat towed all 4 wheels down

asked by: Anthony J

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The online owner's manual for a 2017 Cadillac XT5 states that the vehicle can not be towed with 4 wheels down, but does state that AWD models with a driver mode control can switch to FWD and dolly tow the vehicle with a tow dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly w/ Disc Brakes # DM9713093.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

Yes, for many trim levels the AWD 2021 Chevy Traverse can be flat towed. However, you will want to follow the steps listed in your owner's manual to properly setup and operate your vehicle for towing. The owners manual for your specific vehicle…

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Answer 2

So your 2015 Jayco Precept 29UM is on a Ford F-53 18K chassis which is the limiting factor with a towing capacity of 5,000lbs. I believe this is the restriction you are having. The Curt Receiver #C14048 you found while having a higher rating will not…

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Answer 3

For your 2016 Ford F-53 chassis you will need a hitch like the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver #41990-07. This class V receiver can be welded or bolted to the frame on your F-53 motorhome chassis. These brackets are 7"…

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Answer 4

The available trailer hitches designed for use on RVs are not rated high enough to be considered Class IV or V hitches. So what you will need is to install a heavy duty truck hitch. We have several options, see link, depending on the frame width on…

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For your motorhome built on the Ford F-53 chassis, I recommend looking at the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13702. This is a Class III trailer hitch that is designed specifically for use on RVs and will fit frames that are 18 to 51…

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Answer 6

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 8

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 9

To see all of the correct wheel and tire combos you'd need check out the link I attached. The option I would recommend is the part #TA43RR which is a Load Range C tire size ST175/80R13 mounted on a white spoke wheel with a bolt pattern of 5 on…

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Answer 10

The AL-KO trailer hub part number 8700 that you have is a 3,500 lb trailer hub/drum with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. Based on that the #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K is the correct fit and would work great.

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Answer 11

The 7290 that you see is a casting number. It is found on AL-KO hubs that fit #99 spindles. I found that the bearings used are #28580 which would be the inner bearing and #25580 which would be the outer bearing. For the seal use #91030.

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Answer 12

The correct replacement for a Demco Master Cylinder 05680-C is the Replacement Master Cylinder part #5650. I spoke with Demco to confirm this for you.

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