Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Chevy Cruze Limited 1.8 Liter Gas, Not Turbo, with Falcon 2 Towbar
Question:
Will this fit on a 2016 Chevy Cruze Limited 1.8 natural aspirated gas? Your ad says 1.4 turbo.
asked by: Lee
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Roadmaster base plates will not fit the naturally aspirated models of the 2016 Chevy Cruze Limited. But there are base plates that will work. I understand you have a Falcon 2 tow bar # RM-520 so we will be able to get you set up.
The base plates that fit though are Blue Ox, # BX1698. To use them with the Falcon 2 tow bar you will need adapter # RM-031. If you do not already have safety cables I recommend # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
For lighting I recommend the diode kit # RM-15247 because it comes with a coiled 7- to 4-Way adapter cable and because once a diode system is installed you won't have to mess with it again. It also looks like you will need to pull fuses to flat tow your Cruze. To make the process as easy as flipping a switch you can use fuse bypasses # RM76512 and # RM76511.
You may also need a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar level. I have linked a help article showing how to measure and a link to the high/low adapters we carry.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the preferred systems for our installers and what I recommend is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO proportional system, # SM99251. It will apply the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
If your vehicle's brake lights do not illuminate when the vehicle is off or if the ignition is in the "tow" position, then stop light switch kit # RM-751451 will also be required.
Be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual for specific information on flat towing the vehicle. I have also included some helpful links to our series of help articles on flat towing for you.
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