What Would I Need to Flat Tow my 2005 Chevy Aveo
Question:
Can a 05 Chevy Aveo be flat towed, if so what do you have to add?
asked by: Greg
Expert Reply:
I did some checking and it looks like manual transmission 2005 Chevy Aveos can be flat towed without issue, but the automatic transmission Aveos can not be flat towed. You would have to check your owners manual to see if a tow dolly like a RoadMaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes, part # RM-2000-1 could be used. I attached installation instructions below for you to check out also.
If you had a manual transmission you could use a RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar - 5,000 lbs, part # RM-020, like you referenced and you would need the following products as well.
Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 3129-1, to provide the connection point from your vehicle to the # RM-020.
RoadMaster 68 inch Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs, part # RM-643.
Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, part # RM-201.
RoadMaster 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit, part # RM-164-7.
Finally you would need a lighting solution to give your Aveo turn and brake signals while being flat towed. If you only plan on towing the Aveo occasionally I would recommend you get a Magnetic Mount Stop, Turn and Tail Towing Light Kit w 20 foot Wiring Harness, part # TL21RK.
If you plan on towing your Aveo pretty frequently I would recommend you use a Tail Light Isolating Diode System, part # 38955. This kit will wire into your tail light circuitry and operate the brake and turn signals of your Aveo in conjunction with the tail light functions of your tow vehicle. I attached a link to a video of this product being installed onto a similar vehicle as yours below.
You may also be interested in an Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Proportional Braking System, part # RM-9400, to give you additional stopping power. Some states require supplemental braking systems when you are flat towing a vehicle, you should check your local laws on this issue.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Tail Light Isolating Diode System with Wiring Harness
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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RoadMaster 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Adapters
- 7 Round - Blade to 6 Round
- Coiled Cord
- Roadmaster
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Replacement Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Quick Disconnects
- Car Side and Tow Bar Side
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights - 20' Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Optronics
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Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Fixed
- Steel
- 5000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Stores Separately
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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