Flat Towing A 2020 Chevy Sonic Hatchback RS
Question:
What do I need to flat tow a 2020 Chevy Sonic Hatchback RS
asked by: Ed F
Expert Reply:
Before flat towing any vehicle it's always best to check the owner's manual to ensure your vehicle is able to be flat towed and the steps needed to make your vehicle ready to flat tow.
Tow Bar: Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 6,500lbs Item # BX7380.
Tow Bar Wiring: Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights Item # RM26FR. This will splice into your vehicle's tail lights and connect your RV to your vehicle to use your vehicle's tail lights instead of running magnetic lights to the back of your vehicle every time you want to tow.
Base Plates: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # BX1703. These are a confirmed fit for your vehicle and will match your tow bar with no adapters needed.
Safety Cables: The Blue Ox tow bar I recommended comes with safety cables so you won't have to buy any separately.
Braking System: Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional Item # HM39524. This system comes with a battery charger to keep your vehicle's battery charged while towing.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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