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  • Recommended Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS for Motorhome and Tow Dolly
  • The TireMinder TPMS for Single Axle Trailers - Solar Powered - LCD Monitor - 2 Tire Sensors # TPMS-TRL-2 won't work for you due to the 25 foot range, but I do have an option for you. f you just want to monitor your tow dolly and rear vehicle wheels, you can use the I strongly recommend the TireMinder i10 TPMS for RVs and Trailers w/ Signal Booster - 4 Flow Through Tire Sensors # TM38FR because it is a very effective and easy to use system that has built in repeater, allowing it to have...
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  • Compatible Tow Bars for Curt Custom Base Plate Kit on 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
  • We do have the Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar, rated at 5,000 lbs. # BX4330. But this is a coupler-style tow bar. If you are wanting/needing an RV style tow bar, I suggest the Curt Rambler, # C26FR, this 7,500 lb. tow bar will match well to your Curt Custom Base Plate Kit, # C44ZR.
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  • Single Motorcycle Ramp Recommendation for Motorcycle
  • We have a ramp similar to the # 288-07501 sold individually that's actually intended for a bike. Check out the Arched Loading Ramp # 288-07452. The arches of the ramp make loading the bike a bit easier than a ramp that is totally straight. This ramp is 90 inches long. For a shorter 48 inch ramp we have the part # 288-07474 instead that is 11 inches wide.
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  • 2015 Chevy Sonic Hatchback Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation
  • For your 2015 Chevy Sonic the Draw Tite Hitch part # 24878 has been confirmed as a fit and will work well for light towing as long as you stay under the hitch's towing capacity of 200 lbs tongue weight and 2,000 lbs total trailer weight and the towing capacities for the vehicle listed in the owners manual. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. For trailer wiring you would then want the part # 118640, for a ball mount # 3590, 1-7/8 inch ball # 19256, and 2 inch ball # 19258.
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  • Flat Towing Lighting Recommendation for a 2015 Chevy Sonic to Connect to RV 7-Way
  • 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.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
  • 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...
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  • Adapter for Rhino Rack Kayak Carrier to Install in Top Channel of GM Roof Rack 2018 Chevy Sonic
  • The GM roof rack you have installed on your 2018 Chevy Sonic part number 95293140 does have channels on top of the bars that the adapter kit part # KC-FK8 you referenced is designed to fit. This will allow your Rhino Rack Kayak Carrier # S510 or # S511 to fit with out hitting the roof of your car like the wrap around clamps were.
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  • Can 2020 Chevy Sonic Hatchback RS be Flat Towed Behind Motorhome
  • Yes, the 2020 Chevy Sonic Hatchback RS with an automatic transmission can be flat towed. The first thing you'll need is a base plate kit which for that you'd want the part # BX1703. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 which comes with safety cables. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For...
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  • Recommended Tow Bar and Flat Towing Equipment for 2014 Chevy Sonic
  • 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...
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  • Recommended Fuse Bypass Switch to Flat Tow 2015 Chevy Sonic
  • 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.
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  • Can 2018 Chevy Sonic with Automatic Transmission be Flat Towed Behind Motorhome
  • Yes a 2018 Chevy Sonic with an automatic transmission can be flat towed behind a motorhome and we have the parts needed to do this. The first thing you'll need is a base plate kit confirmed as a fit for your vehicle with the Roadmaster # RM-523194-5. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding...
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  • Do Pedals of Bikes Need to Remove to Load Them Onto Rhino Rack Dual Trekker Rack
  • One of the mountain bikes we use for demo purposes here had the pedals taken off of it for some reason. None of the bike racks we offer including the Rhino-Rack Dual Trekker 2 Bike Platform Rack # RRRBC048 that you referenced require this step though. You'll easily be able to leave your pedals on and load the bikes. I attached a picture of a bike loaded on this rack that has the pedals installed as well.
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  • Parts Needed To Flat-Tow a 2020 Chevrolet Sonic
  • The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic can be flat-towed behind a motorhome with all four wheels down. In order to do so you'll need a base plate kit, tow bar, flat-tow wiring harness, a supplemental braking system, safety cables, and a few other smaller items. I have attached a list of these for you below. Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # RM23FR Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520 RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables part # RM-643 Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Chevy Sonic
  • 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...
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  • Cargo Carrier Recommendation for a 2015 Chevy Sonic LTZ with Draw-Tite
  • For the Draw-Tite part # 24878 which has been confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Chevy Sonic LTZ the Reese Cargo Carrier part # 63155 would be what I would recommend. It is compatible with Class I hitches like the Draw-Tite and it has a rise of 3 inches built into the shank which is nice for ground clearance. I attached a review video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2013 Chevy Sonic RS to Tow a Motorcycle
  • In order to transport a motorcycle using your 2013 Chevy Sonic RS it will have to be towed on a trailer. The problem is that the bike is too heavy to carry it on a hitch mounted carrier. They do make small trailers designed for motorcycles so you won't need a huge trailer. For a trailer hitch I recommend Draw-Tite model # 24878. The recommended ball mount is # 3590. For a 1-7/8 inch ball I recommend # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball I recommend # 19258. For trailer wiring I recommend # 118640...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2013 Chevy Sonic Hatchback
  • 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.
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  • Can a Trailer Hitch be Installed on a 2015 Chevy Sonic Hatchback with Upgraded Exhaust
  • 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...
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  • Does Swagman Exo Aero Rooftop Kayak Carrier Fit Rhino Rack Roof Rack
  • Yes, the Swagman Exo Aero Rooftop Kayak Carrier System with Tie-Downs # S65145 that you referenced is compatible with Rhino Rack crossbars like the part # DS106B that you referenced.
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  • Recommended Parts to Dinghy Tow a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT Sedan
  • I have the perfect setup to dinghy tow your 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT. For a tow bar I recommend using the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, part # BX1703. This kit does not require any welding and has base plate tabs that can be removed for a very clean look when you are not towing your Sonic. The next thing that you will need is a tow bar. I really like the Blue Ox Alpha, part # BX7380, for this setup because it works well with the base plate kit and it comes with safety cables. This tow bar it...
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