Need Base Plates and Tow Bar for 2014 Chevrolet Sonic That are Easy Enough to Install Myself
Question:
My question is which base plate and tow bar is easy to install for a DIY. Thanks
asked by: Charles
Expert Reply:
For your 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, I recommend going with the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit, # 523173-4. These base plates offer simple installation with no welding required and best of all, we have an installation video that will walk you right through the process.
Now for the tow bar, take a look at the RoadMaster Falcon All Terrain, # RM-522. The telescoping arms on this tow bar hook up with ease and automatically center and lock as you drive ahead to prevent sway and make hooking up quick and easy. We have a video of this tow bar being installed on the base plates for a 2012 Sonic and set-up would be the same for your 2014.
Since it sounds like you are just getting started with flat towing, I have included a link that covers all of the components needed to complete the set-up. In addition to the base plates and tow bar mentioned above, you may still need:
Safety Cables - Roadmaster 64 Inch Single Hook, # RM-645.
Tow Bar Wiring - Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit, # RM-155, and FuseMaster Fuse Bypass, # RM76511.
Supplemental Braking System - Assuming that your Sonic does NOT have adjustable pedals, SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System, # SM99251.
Some vehicles will require specific preparation steps to make them ready for towing, like pulling fuses, so it is important to check the owner's manual for your Sonic. You will want to follow their guidelines precisely to ensure no damage is done to your vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit with Bulbs
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Bulb and Socket Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables - 8,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Straight Cables
- 64 Inch Long
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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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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