Recommended Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 Kia Soul With Falcon 5250 Tow Bar

Question:

I have a Falcon 5250 that I used to pull my Silverado. I changed vehicles to a 2015 Kia Soul. Can I use this bar on it and if so can you tell me what base plate do I need? Any other part recommendations would be helpful as well. Also can you recommend a portable braking system that I canget from you. Last question can i my bar into a hitch extension so i can carry my ebikes between the motor home and towable. Thanks

asked by: Bob B

Expert Reply:

We can get you set up to flat tow your 2015 Kia Soul with your Roadmaster 5250 tow bar, including the base plates, portable braking system, and wiring. I'll make a list of the parts for you to make it easier.

- Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-522114-5
- Safety Chains: Roadmaster 80" Coiled Safety Cables # RM-653
- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord # RM-152-98146-7
- Supplemental Braking System: Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System # RM-9400

There is a dual hitch adapter you can use as well, assuming it will give you the needed rise or drop so you are in the "safe zone" of 3 inches above or below level; the part is the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 2-1/4" Rise/Drop # RM-077-2.

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates are great because they have removable tabs which means your Kia is going to keep its clean look when you aren't flat towing. The wiring kit is designed to prevent any type of electrical feedback to keep your Kia's electrical system safe, and the Even Brake is an easy-to-use portable system that uses an inertia sensor to activate your brakes, and gives you smooth braking proportional to that of your motorhome.

I have added links below to some video reviews as well as instructions to take a look at as well if you'd like.