Flat Towing Recommendations For A 2016 Chevy Spark LS
Question:
I have a 2016 Chevy Spark LS, inquiring if the following are the correct items to purchase: Base Plate, Crossbar-Style w/removable arms #RM-523185-4 Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar #RM-522 Safety Cables 76inch Single Hook, Straight #RM-645-76 Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes #RO94FR 7 to 6-Wire Straight Cord Kit #RM-98146-7 Which size safety cables is correct ? the 64 inch or 76 inch cables ? #RM-98146-7 6-Way socket mounts on the posts on the base plate ? Using what size self tapping screws ? are the screws included ?
asked by: Michael D
Expert Reply:
You made some great choices for flat towing your 2016 Chevy Spark LS. I do want to confirm that you have a manual transmission as an automatic will require you to dolly tow instead of flat towing. If you do need to dolly tow I recommend the Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly with Disc Brakes - Foldable - 4,800lbs Item # DM9713045.
Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000lbs Item # RM-522. This tow bar is great and comes with a non-binding feature to help with attaching and detaching the arms on uneven surfaces.
Tow Bar Wiring: Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights Item # RM26FR. This kit has both the wiring for the tail lights and the 7wire to 6wire kit with everything you need and will have the screws needed to install.
Base Plates: Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM-523185-4. Roadmaster is a great choice and this baseplate kit is a confirmed fit for your vehicle.
Safety Cables: RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000lbs Item # RM-643. I recommend these over the ones you chose because the coils will help prevent the cables from dragging on the ground and being damaged.
Braking System: Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional Item # HM39524. This braking system comes with a battery charger to keep your vehicle's battery from draining while towing.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly with Disc Brakes - Foldable - 4,800 lbs
- Trailers
- Tow Dolly
- Wheel Decks
- 4800 lbs
- Folding Tongue
- Cars/Trucks/SUVs
- 8-1/2W x 11L Foot
- Galvanized Steel
- Demco
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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 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 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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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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