Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation With Blue Ox Tow Bar

Question

Question:

Got a new ride to flat pull. I have the Blue Ox but not sure if we can make it work? Let me know what you think. Also will need a brake system. 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation.

asked by: Marc D

0

Expert Reply:

Congrats on the new ride and we can definitely get your 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation ready to be flat towed, and since you already have the Blue Ox Ascent Tow Bar # BX4370 we can get your truck compatible Blue Ox base plates. There's a number of parts needed so I'll go ahead and list them out for you to make it easy.

- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU35XR

- Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267

- Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System # BLU37TR

- 12 Volt Outlet Kit # RM-9332

- Roadmaster Battery Disconnect - Gas Engine # RM-766 or Diesel Engine # RM93MR

The Blue Ox base plates are compatible with your tow bar so and have a nice, clean look for your truck. The wiring is a diode kit to keep your truck's electronic systems safe, and has a 7-way on the end to connect to your motorhome's 7-way.

The Patriot braking system is portable so it won't be something you have to install permanently, just note that the 12 volt outlet kit is needed because you have to disconnect your Sierra's batteries when flat towing it. There's also a couple things to note about the battery disconnect.

First is just a reminder to be sure you get the right one depending on if your truck has a gas or diesel engine. The second is that I know some of these trucks have a pair of batteries, and you'll need one disconnect per battery, so keep that in mind.

And that'll do it! With those parts you're set to hit the road with your truck in tow behind your motorhome. The only other thing I recommend considering, just to keep that truck looking stellar, is a rock guard, the Blue Ox KarGard # BX8870.

expert reply by: Kyle S

0

Answer 1

Thanks for the photo! Glad you're enjoying the site and we can absolutely get your 2016 Jeep Wrangler with an XRC front bumper ready to flat tow. First you'll need the base plate adapters to connect to your D-rings, and the correct…

view full answer...

Answer 2

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

view full answer...

Answer 3

Whether or not you can flat tow with a Jeep bumper is really up to the manufacturers testing; some of the big names like MetalCloak or Poison Spyder have bumpers with D-ring attachments that can be used for flat towing connections. This is great…

view full answer...

Answer 4

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

view full answer...

Answer 5

Hello John. The #C96JR tail light kit for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator will indeed work with a Brake Buddy brake System Such as part #HM39524. So, if you plan to use a portable brake system, that is definitely what I recommend, and you do not need to get…

view full answer...

Answer 6

There is one key difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 2 Portable Braking System part BRK2016 and the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Portable Braking System part #BLU37TR. The difference is an extra safety measure built into the Patriot. The Patriot #BLU37TR has…

view full answer...

Answer 7

There are a few differences between the Demco Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor #DM86VR and the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700. The biggest difference between the two is…

view full answer...

Answer 8

Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

view full answer...

Answer 9

Here are the steps to prepare your 2023 Ford Bronco Big Bend for flat towing. The transfer case and transmission will be in neutral with the ignition off. This information is in your owners manual. Switching Neutral Tow On 1.Switch your vehicle to…

view full answer...

Answer 10

Hey Dave, The Curt Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles #C96JR would not be intertwined or interfere with the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR. This wire harness is simply plugging into the motorhome and Gladiator tail lights to copy the light…

view full answer...

Answer 11

Hey Michael, The Falcon 5250 has direct-connect attachment points that hook onto a crossbar, if you remove the crossbar adapter then you'll be able to go with a direct-connect baseplate like the #RM77ZR (models with tow hooks) or #RM76RR (models…

view full answer...

Answer 12

You have a good eye Richard, as there is not a difference between the etrailer and Demco base plates that fit your 2024 Ford Maverick: - etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit e64FV - Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV Both will fit your '24…

view full answer...