The 7-way round style of connector that the # 47405 has is the same style that is typically found on tractor trailer type rigs. The issue you may run into is that the taillight circuits of your tractor are separate, meaning that the brake lights and the stop lights are carried on separate circuits. If that is the case just the # 47405 wouldn't work.
If this is the case you will want the converter part # C56175 and a male round 7-way part # PK11700. view full answer...
The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic RS can be flat-towed with all four wheels down according to the owner's manual. In fact, we have even setup a Chevrolet Sonic RS before for flat-towing which you will see in a video below although it was a different model year. I have attached the parts you will need below as well.
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1703
Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar part # BX7380
Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit part # RM26FR
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System part... view full answer...
Since your 2015 Chevrolet Sonic must have fuses pulled in order to flat tow, you will want fuse bypass switch # RM76511. This part is a confirmed fit for your vehicle. This will let you prep for towing by flipping a switch.
I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to check out as well. view full answer...
According to my research, the Sonic is capable of being flat towed, but I'd urge you to confirm that for yourself by consulting your owner's manual or Chevy.
You'll need base plates like the Roadmaster # 523173-4 and a tow bar like the Roadmaster Falcon 2, part # RM-520. The Falcon 2 is very easy to use, featuring auto lock arms that allow you to hitch the tow bar up to the base plates even when the vehicle and the motorhome aren't perfectly aligned. You'll also need safety cables, part... view full answer...
Yes, your 2012 Chevrolet Sonic can be flat towed . There are a few other things you are going to need to complete your flat tow set up.
1. The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # BX1703. This baseplate attaches to the chassis of your Sonic to give the tow bar a solid connection point. It has removable tabs to maintain a nice clean look when not flat towing your Sonic
2. Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional Item # BLU37TR. This braking system is a portable... view full answer...
There isn't a 6-Way round to 4-Way round adapter that we carry but we have the parts to make one. First you'll need the correct 6-way with part # PK11604.
Then you would need a 4-Way round vehicle end connector, # PK11410. Then all you would need is about 1 foot of bonded 4-wire, # 16-4B-1. You would just need to insert the wires into the back of each connector according to how the vehicle side 6-Way is wired and for what your trailer requires (since there isn't a standard for a 4-Way... view full answer...
The continuous power assist braking system or active power assist system works by monitoring your day-to-day braking habits to formulate a normal braking pattern. The system will detect a change in your rate of braking force and your position on the brake pedal and interpret this as an emergency situation. If the system feels that there is not enough pressure being applied to the brakes, it will initiate an override mode and activate the vehicles full braking force.
Typically, a supplemental... view full answer...
Yes, the Draw Tite hitch part # 24878 is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Chevy Sonic LS hatchback and would work well for you. I prefer the Draw Tite to the Curt hitches for carrying bike racks as they do not require using a stabilizer strap like the Curt hitches do.
The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed... view full answer...
Great news! I can help you figure out what Rhino Rack will be best for your 2014 Chevy Sonic.
First lets clarify your questions. Yes, the term naked roof indicates that there is no factory elements present like raised side rails or tracks that run from the front to back of your vehicle. 5-door does indeed indicate the hatchback from the 4-door sedan model. 5-door would indicate that you could enter the vehicle main body through the hatch and 4-door would be that you have a standard... view full answer...
In my opinion, a hitch mounted bike rack is always the best way to go especially since you mention having a problem with a trunk mounted bike rack in the past. Hitch bike racks offer the most protection for the vehicle by carrying bikes out and away from the vehicle, make bikes much easier to load, and can be used on most vehicles with a hitch.
If your 2012 Chevrolet Sonic isn't already equipped with a hitch, I recommend going with the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C11240. This... view full answer...
The Draw-Tite hitch # 24878 is a confirmed fit for your 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
If you plan on doing some towing the correct ball mount is # 3590 and the correct pin and clip is # PC2. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch use # 19258. For trailer wiring use # 118640. I have linked instructions for the wiring as well. view full answer...
I have another option for you, but the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring harness # 118640 you purchased for your 2016 Chevrolet Sonic is for connecting to a trailer and will not power the lights when you are flat towing.
Instead you will need the Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit with Bulbs # RM-155 which will allow your RV to power the lights of your Sonic while it is being flat towed. If you RV has a 7-way connector you will also need 7-way to 4-way adapter # PK12716.
You will not be able... view full answer...
I did some checking and your 2019 Chevy Sonic is flat-towable as-is and you'll need to follow the guidelines in the owners manual and you'll be set on the proper procedure for getting the vehicle into the correct gear and unlocking the steering wheel. Typically with push button start vehicles to unlock the steering wheel you need to press the push button start button without touching the brake pedal and it will put the ignition into a setting that allows the wheel to be unlocked without... view full answer...
The amount of torque needed to secure the nut of the ball on the Reese Trailer Hitch Starter Ball Mount Kit # RP7043000 that you referenced is 160 ft lbs. view full answer...
You have several options in lighting kits to enable flat towing of your 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. These can be seen on the linked page. Since you have a 7-way to 5-pole adapter/extension you can use the Roadmaster Bulb & Socket kit # RM-155 which provides your Sonic with completely independent lights for towing. You'll need to install a fuse bypass # RM76511. Installation on a Sonic is shown in the linked video. view full answer...
The Rhino Rack Vortex roof rack part numbers # RRVA106B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK315 is what I recomend for carrying a kayak with the 2013 Chevy Sonic. This has wider bars which will allow you mount the carrier closer to the edge of the roof which allows the kayak to be easier loaded into it.
For a carrier then the etrailer kayak carrier # e98878 would be a really solid choice that is easy to load, folding, padded, and comes with straps. view full answer...
There were two models of the Chevrolet Sonic lt in 2012. One is a 4-door sedan and the other model is a 5-door hatchback.
If you have a 4-door sedan then the trailer hitch I recommend is the Curt part # C11240. This is a Class l trailer hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening.
For a 5-door hatchback I recommend the Draw-Tite # 24878. This is also a Class l hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening.
If you end up with a Curt hitch, Curt requires a stabilizing strap like part... view full answer...
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV 7-way connector. view full answer...
Trailer hitches are designed for and tested on stock vehicles so there isn't an easy way to determine if any of them would be compatible with the aftermarket exhaust. However, if the exhaust is professionally installed they would be able to work around any clearance issues with the hitch so I would have the hitch installed first.
If you plan on doing any towing I recommend Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24878. The recommended ball mount is # 3590. Then for a 1-7/8 inch ball I recommend # 19256... view full answer...
Your 2020 Chevy Sonic is indeed equipped with an eye bolt that can be screwed into an integrated socket at the front of the vehicle, however this should only be used to help pull the car up onto a flat bed or trailer when it's disabled. This is not designed for actually towing the vehicle and should not be used as such.
If you take a look at your copy of the Sonic's owner's manual you can find a more detailed section on this starting on page 264.
In order to flat tow your vehicle you... view full answer...
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