Question:
Why won’t the Hopkins dingy tow wiring kit HM56101 work on a 2006 suburban z71? There website states all models except the z71
asked by: Chris D
Expert Reply:
We do have harnesses that will work for your 2006 Chevy Suburban but my guess is the Z71 doesn't have the needed connector to install the Hopkins harness you were referring to. I can see why you would want to use that one as it does not involve splicing, but each of the harnesses that fit a 2006 Suburban Z71 are going to require splicing to install, and for that I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267.
Other parts you'll need to flat tow your 2006 Suburban are:
- Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 199-6 (Suburban 1500) or # 3115-3 (Suburban 2500)
- Tow Bar: Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-422
- Safety Chains: Roadmaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643
- Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251
OR
- For a motorhome with air brakes: Demco SBS Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motorhomes with Air Brakes # SM99243
You may also need a high-low adapter such as # RM-048-6 in order to keep your tow bar level, and I've added a link to a help article which shows you how to determine if you need an adapter, as well as a link to our selection of adapters. Additionally, I have added links to instruction manuals, video reviews and installations for you to take a look at.
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 6" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 10K
RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motor Homes with Air Brakes - Proportional
Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional
Loctite Threadlocker 262 - High Strength - Up to 3/4" Nuts/Bolts - 0.20-Fl-Oz Tube