Can a 2020 Chevy Sonic RS Be Flat-Towed
Question:
Hello, I had read that the Sonic Hatchback Turbo RS Automatic Transmission wasnt flat-tow capable. Im reviewing the owners manual now, but I cant find a note prohibiting flat-towing of the RS Automatic. What am I missing? Was this a restriction on older models that is now lifted? Thank you!
asked by: Brandon H
Expert Reply:
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 # BLU37TR
Roadmaster FuseMaster part # RM76512, part # RM76511, (2) *Keyless Entry Models
Roadmaster FuseMaster part # RM76511 * Non-Keyless Entry Models
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass - 13" - 20-Amp Mini-Fuse
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- Mini Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicle - (2) 20-Amp ATM Mini-Fuses
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- Mini Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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