Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Chevy Sonic with Push Button Start
Question:
my sonic has keyless entry with push button start what do i need to do to flat tow
asked by: David A
Helpful Expert Reply:
I did some checking and your 2019 Chevy Sonic is flat-towable as-is and you'll need to follow the guidelines in the owners manual and you'll be set on the proper procedure for getting the vehicle into the correct gear and unlocking the steering wheel. Typically with push button start vehicles to unlock the steering wheel you need to press the push button start button without touching the brake pedal and it will put the ignition into a setting that allows the wheel to be unlocked without starting the engine.
The Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1703 does fit your vehicle as well and is a really great choice as the Blue Ox flat towing components are made extremely well and are the easiest to use/install/connect/disconnect. I attached an install video for this kit on a similar Sonic as yours for you to check out as well.
For a tow bar the # BX7420 is very easy to use and also comes with safety cables which are a requirement.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies 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.
Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.
I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Blue Ox
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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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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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