Recommended Parts/Accessories for Flat Towing 2020 Chevy Spark Behind Motorhome
Question:
What is needed to tow my 2020 Chevy Spark LS behind a motorhome?
asked by: Roland W
Expert Reply:
If your 2020 Spark is equipped with a manual transmission it can be flat towed, otherwise you'd need to use a tow dolly like # RM-2050-1.
To flat tow the vehicle, you'll need a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, a wiring harness to join the motorhome taillight circuits to those of the car being towed, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter depending on the height of the receiver on your motorhome.
For a towbar, you cannot go wrong with the Falcon All Terrain, part # RM-522. The Falcon AT is self aligning and non binding, which means that you won't need to have the car perfectly aligned behind the motorhome in order to hook up anymore. Attach the vehicle, make an S turn or two and the towbar arms will lock into place. For base plates, use # RM-523202-5 and # RM-643 for safety cables. For wiring, use the smart diode system # RO94FR along with the connector/umbilical kit # RM-146-7. A battery quick disconnect, part # RM-766 is also needed. For a braking system, I'll typically recommend the # RM-8700 Roadmaster Invisibrake. The installation takes a little involved but once it's installed it's incredibly simple to use. A # RM-751480 stoplight switch is also needed.
Finally, you might need a high low adapter. When towing, you want the tow bar to be within 3 inches +/- of level. The base plates will be right at 14 inches above the ground when installed, so if your receiver height on the motorhome is more than 3 inches higher or lower than that, you'll want an adapter. I've linked you to our selection, as well as to some installation and product description videos I hope you'll find helpful.
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Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit
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- Tow Bar Wiring
- Adapters
- 7 Round - Blade to 6 Round
- Coiled Cord
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Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs
- Trailers
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- Wheel Decks
- 4250 lbs
- Cars/Trucks/SUVs
- 8-1/2W x 12L Foot
- Powder Coated Steel
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Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - 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
- Non-Binding
- 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 Stop Light Switch Kit
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas
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- Auto Battery Disconnect
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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