Recommended Set-Up To Flat Tow A 2017 KIA Soul Manual Transmission
Question:
Do you know what I would need to successfully flat tow this car?
asked by: Ruth E
Expert Reply:
For your 2017 Kia Soul with manual transmission, I recommend you start with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX2726. These need to be installed using a threadlocker like # LT37420.
For a tow bar, I recommend the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar - Motor Home Mount - 6,500 lbs # BX7380 which comes with the safety cables you need. I also recommend using the Blue Ox Base-Plate and Receiver Lock Kit - Qty 3 # BX88101 for securing your investment.
For your tow bar wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This will give you a nice 6-way connection on the front of your vehicle to give you the functions you need from your motorhome's 7-way. It uses your factory wiring to give you a clean look while protecting your system.
For your braking system, I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251. This system is one of the most reliable and easy to use systems on the market. It is our installation team's favorite. Adjustment is only needed at installation and then the unit becomes a plug and play system.
The last thing you need is a high-low adapter. To determine what you need for your application, I've attached an article and have linked the page to your options for your convenience. This will complete your flat towing setup for your 2017 Kia Soul.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Blue Ox Base Plate and Tow Bar Receiver Lock Kit - Keyed Alike - Qty 3
- Accessories and Parts
- Base Plates
- Tow Bar
- Locks
- Keyed Alike
- Blue Ox
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Loctite Threadlocker 262 - High Strength - Up to 3/4" Nuts/Bolts - 0.20-Fl-Oz Tube
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Sealant
- Nut and Bolt Sealant
- 0.2 oz
- Loctite
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- 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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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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