Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Chevy Sonic
Question:
I have 5 items in my cart. I want to make sure all will fit on my 2012 Chevy Sonic, 1.4L, 6-speed manual. Are these the essentials for my requirements? 1 523173-4Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - 523173-4 2 RM-520Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2inch Hitch - 6,000 lbs - RM-520 3 RM-643RoadMaster 68inch Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs - RM-643 4 RM-9400Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional - RM-9400 5 RM-88400Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles - RM-88400 I want to use my external magnetic lights on the car while towing. Do I need the RM-88400 Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles - RM-88400? Is the RM-520Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2inch Hitch - 6,000 lbs - RM-520 the one where the RV/Car dont have to be perfectly lined up? Do I need a hitch on the RV to align with the Chevy Sonic? Thanks,
asked by: Jack M
Expert Reply:
All of the parts you mentioned are a fit for your 2012 Chevy Sonic. The base plate kit part # 523173-4 is a confirmed fit and the other parts like the Roadmaster tow bar part # RM-520, safety cables # RM-643, and braking system # RM-9400 are a great fit. Since you will be using a magnetic light kit you don't need the relay # RM-88400 though.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- 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 Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- 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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