Recommended Flat Tow Parts for 2017 Kia Soul with 6 Speed Manual Transmission
Question:
Flat tow 2017 kia soul std trans. Which gear would be used with the 6 speed std trans
asked by: Randy M
Expert Reply:
For your 2017 Kia Soul with 6 speed manual transmission, you will need to put the transaxle shift lever in neutral and set the ignition switch in the ACC position according to your owners manual. You will also need all of the appropriate flat towing components.
I recommend starting with the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-522115-4 and then use the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-520 with safety cables # RM-643.
Then for your tow bar wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 which will use your factory lights and wiring while protecting your vehicle electronics. I also recommend using the battery charge line # RM-156-25 to maintain your Kia battery while towing. You will also need the Brake Relay # RM-88400 to prevent the towed vehicle's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV when applying the brakes during a turn.
For your supplemental braking I recommend the Roadmaster InvisiBrake # RM-8700. This kit will install with the box out of the way with no adjustment needed after initial installation. You can simply plug in your vehicle and you are good to go.
The final thing you need is a high-low adapter. I've attached an article to help with measurements needed for safe transport and then linked the page to your options to assist.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - 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
- Standard
- 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 InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Pre-Set System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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