Silverado 1500 Towing Accessories: Baseplate, Tow Flap, Hook Covers

This guide is for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners looking at towing accessories. The parts titled for the truck here do three different jobs: a Blue Ox baseplate for towing the Silverado itself behind a motorhome, a Cloud-Rider tow flap that hangs behind the truck, and Recon covers for the tow hooks. Decide which job you need done, then match the years and trim in the title.

What to check first on your Silverado

• Model year. The titles use three different spans: 2022-2026 for the baseplate, 2019-2026 for the tow flap and 2020-2025 for the tow hook covers. Check each one against your year.
• Trim. The baseplate title excludes the ZR2. The tow flap title lists the trims it is for; if yours is not on that list, check the fitment table before ordering.
• Silverado 1500, not HD. Everything here is titled for the 1500. A 2500 or 3500 HD owner should use the vehicle selector instead.
• Flat towing. If you plan to tow the truck four wheels down, check your owner's manual for whether and how your Silverado can be towed that way, and check your province's rules for towed vehicles.

Three kinds of towing accessory

Baseplate. A tow bar baseplate is the bracket that mounts to the front of the vehicle being towed; the tow bar from the motorhome connects to it. It is one piece of a flat-tow setup, so read the product page for what comes with it and what you need alongside it.

Tow flap. A tow flap is a wide flap that hangs behind the rear wheels, between the truck and whatever it is pulling, to catch stones and spray thrown up by the tires. On Canadian winter roads that spray carries slush and salt.

Tow hook covers. These are covers for the truck's tow hooks, sold by colour.

Blue Ox baseplate, 2022-2026 Silverado 1500

The Blue Ox Tow Bar Baseplate, 22-26 Silverado 1500 (Excluding ZR2) is titled for the 2022-2026 Silverado 1500, with the ZR2 excluded by name. The Blue Ox brand page has the rest of the line.

Cloud-Rider tow flap, 2019-2026 Silverado/Sierra 1500

The Cloud-Rider Advantage Stainless Tow Flap, 19-26 Silverado/Sierra 1500 is titled for the 2019-2026 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500, and its title lists trims: SLE, SLT, Elevation, Denali, WT, Custom, LT, RST, LTZ and High Country. SLE, SLT, Elevation and Denali are GMC Sierra names; on the Silverado side, the list is WT, Custom, LT, RST, LTZ and High Country. "Stainless" is in the product name; check the product page for how it mounts and what is in the box. More from the maker is on the Cloud-Rider brand page.

Recon tow hook covers, 2020-2025 Silverado/Sierra 1500

Recon titles the same tow hook covers for the 2020-2025 Silverado/Sierra 1500 in five colours. The years match across the set, so the decision is the colour:

• Recon Black Tow Hook Covers, 20-25 Silverado/Sierra 1500
• Recon Red Tow Hook Covers, 20-25 Silverado/Sierra 1500
• Recon Blue Tow Hook Covers, 20-25 Silverado/Sierra 1500
• Recon White Tow Hook Covers, 20-25 Silverado/Sierra 1500
• Recon Yellow Tow Hook Covers, 20-25 Silverado/Sierra 1500

Black keeps a low profile; red, blue, white and yellow stand out. The Recon brand page has the rest of the line.

Shopping by truck

Browse Towing Accessories for the whole category. Each product page lists the years, makes and models it fits; use the vehicle selector to confirm your exact year and configuration. Parts are priced in Canadian dollars and ship across Canada.

If your Silverado is the vehicle doing the towing, hitches, brake controllers and wiring are covered in Towing Basics: Hitches, Brake Controllers and Wiring.

FAQ

Does the Blue Ox baseplate fit a Silverado ZR2?

No. The title excludes the ZR2 by name. It is titled for the 2022-2026 Silverado 1500 other than the ZR2; confirm your truck in the fitment table on the product page.

Is the Cloud-Rider tow flap for my trim?

Its title lists SLE, SLT, Elevation, Denali, WT, Custom, LT, RST, LTZ and High Country on the 2019-2026 Silverado/Sierra 1500. If your trim is not on that list, check the fitment table before ordering.

Do the Recon tow hook covers fit a Sierra 1500 too?

The titles read 20-25 Silverado/Sierra 1500, so both trucks are named. Check the product page for your exact year.

Can I flat tow my Silverado 1500?

Check your owner's manual for whether and how your truck can be towed four wheels down, and check your province's rules for towed vehicles. The baseplate is only the mount on the truck; the product page lists what it includes.