Recommended Complete Flat Towing Setup for a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
Question:
I am looking for a basic set up for flat towing a 1999 chevrolet suburban with my class A motorhome.
asked by: Alan S
Helpful Expert Reply:
I'm assuming you have a 1500, so going forward you're going to need a set of base plates, a set of tow bars, a braking system, and a wiring harness.
So, for a set of base plates I recommend going with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1682. These are going to be easy to use and will work with the majority of tow bars on the market.
Speaking of which, for a set of tow bars I recommend going with the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # RM-677.
These tow bars have an 8,000 lb capacity, an integrated LED light for low level hook up, and also includes a 7-way to 6-way cable.
The last couple of things you're going to need are a braking system for the obvious, to stop your vehicle and a wiring harness.
For a braking system, I recommend checking out the Roadmaster BrakeMaster System w BrakeAway for RVs w Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes # RM-9160. This braking system is relatively affordable, is American made, and will deliver synchronized reliable braking.
Finally for a wiring harness you can use the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This is going to include a 27' 4 wire cable, a 8' coiled power cord, a vehicle mounting bracket, and 4 Hy-Power diodes.
Products Referenced in This Question
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 Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plate - Non-Binding - LEDs - RV Mount - 8K
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster BrakeMaster for RVs w/ Air or Air-Over-Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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