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Old Mar 13, 2020 | 06:23 AM
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I have a 2020 Colorado ZR2 which will be flat towed behind my class A rv. the engine in the Colorado is a diesel. to tow you need to leave keys in acc position. does this affect "glow plugs" or any other components or should I use a battery disconnect? I'm assuming that if I don't use a disconnect it would be wise to install a charger system supplied by rv electrical
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Old Mar 13, 2020 | 09:44 AM
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Accessory position is one click backwards correct? This won't unlock the steering wheel will it?

Are you standard or automatic? Are you disconnecting the driveshaft?
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Old Mar 13, 2020 | 08:57 PM
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Maybe it'* 4WD and the transfer case is being set to "open" before the key is being turned to accessory?
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I know only certain GM electronic transfer cases can be put into neutral. Blazers and Bravada'* do, but my *-10 does not.
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Old Mar 14, 2020 | 12:27 PM
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I know only certain GM electronic transfer cases can be put into neutral. Blazers and Bravada'* do, but my *-10 does not.
My 1999 Suburban and 2001 YukonXL do it too. And a friend'* 2004 Tahoe and a different friend'* 2003 Avalanche too come to think of it.

I looked in the 2020 Colorado manual and it does it too (per page 299 and 173).
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Originally Posted by eagleman3
I have a 2020 Colorado ZR2 which will be flat towed behind my class A rv. the engine in the Colorado is a diesel. to tow you need to leave keys in acc position. does this affect "glow plugs" or any other components or should I use a battery disconnect? I'm assuming that if I don't use a disconnect it would be wise to install a charger system supplied by rv electrical
Back to the original question: Page 301 of the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado owner'* manual instructs to disconnect the negative battery cable for dinghy towing, then "Cover the negative battery post with a non-conductive material to prevent any contact with the negative battery terminal" . This would solve any concern with anything electrical.
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