Recommended Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 GMC Sierra Behind a Semi
Question:
I need an easy on/off solution for a pintle hook to be connected to the back of a semi-tractor in order to tow my car back when going to pick-up a semi truck somewhere. The semi truck is different every time so I need to be able to hook it up and remove it relatively quickly.
asked by: Asif H
Expert Reply:
You will need an entire flat tow setup on your 2012 GMC Sierra in order to do this the right way. Here are the parts I recommend using for this:
- Blue Ox Allure Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7460P (comes with safety cables)
- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1674 for 1500 or # BX1694 for 2500/3500
- Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit # HM56101
- Flexo-Coil Kit # RM-146-7
- Pollak Heavy-Duty, 7-Pole, Round Pin Connector # PK11700
- Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39494
The tow bar has a lunette ring to connect to the trucks you'll be picking up, and then you'll cut off the 4-Way from the Hopkins kit to tie the wiring into the 6-Way as well as cutting off the 7-Way from the Roadmaster wiring and replacing that with the Pollak 7-Pole connector which should match what semi trucks have. Then you just need the brake kit for safety and to legally flat tow and you're all set!
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Pre-Set System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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Pollak Heavy-Duty, 7-Pole, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Connector - Trailer End
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- Plug Only
- 7 Round - Round
- Pollak
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Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Adapters
- 7 Round - Blade to 6 Round
- Coiled Cord
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Allure Non-Binding Tow Bar - 2-1/2" Lunette Ring - Car Mount - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on Car
- Non-Binding
- Blue Ox
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