Recommended Base Plate Kit for Flat Towing 2013 Chevy Spark Behind Motorhome

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I bought a 2013 Chevy Spark for my toad. I have a Falcon All Terrain non-binding towbar. Is the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - 523174-1 With the Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 910021-00 the right base plate assembly? What wiring harness do you recommend noting that I have to power a braking system and the recommendation is to disconnect the negative battery terminal.

asked by: Ken P

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As long as your Spark has a manual transmission, it is capable of being flat towed.

The Roadmaster # 523174-1 is a fit for your vehicle. If your Falcon All-Terrain tow bar doesn't have the crossbar assembly, you will indeed need the # 910021-00 crossbar.

To wire the vehicle for towing, I'd recommend a diode system like # RM-152-98146-7. In addition to the lighting circuits, the umbilical can be used to provide a trickle charge to the vehicle battery while you're towing by installing a # RM-156-25 charge line kit. I'll link to a video showing how the kit is installed.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Which braking system are you using? Typically, if it's a system that plugs into a 12-V plug you'd install a plug like #RM-9332 which is wired directly to the battery. The #RM-156-25 will use the extra circuit in the umbilical provided with…

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Answer 2

It could be a number of reasons why you are not getting power to your 7-way on your 2010 Gulf Stream Voyager motorhome. The most most common cause is an insufficient or bad ground. But before you go digging around your wires, I recommend you first…

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Answer 3

The first step would be to check your fuses to see if anything has gone bad. Next, if your fuses are good I recommend checking your wiring connection directly behind your 7-way trailer connection. The 1 o'clock pin position in that connector…

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Answer 4

A factory 7-way trailer connector isn't all you need to power a trailer's electric brakes. You still need a brake controller. Some Ford F-150s are equipped with a factory integrated brake controller, which you may have. If your 2012 Ford…

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Answer 5

For your manual transmission 2016 Chevy Spark the Demco base plate kit #DM9519326 is the correct base plate to use. Since this is a Demco base plate you would be best served by going with a Demc tow bar since the two products would work together…

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Answer 6

If your 7-Way is not factory installed then you will need to make sure the blue and red wires under the hood at the power distribution box are connected. The red wire has a ring terminal and goes to the closest positive post in the power distribution…

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Answer 7

Since you are not getting the 12V power when your truck is running, you most likely don't have a fuse issue as you stated their isn't a specified fuse or relay in the owners manual. The issue is that your truck is computerized even at the…

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Answer 8

First let's get you set up with a base plate kit. The Blue Ox #BX1722 is the custom fit base plate kit for your 2013 Chevrolet Spark with a manual transmission. Next we will need a tow bar. I recommend the #BX7420, because it's easy to use…

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Answer 9

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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Answer 10

In order to use the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System part #SM99251 on your 2017 Chevrolet Spark you are going to want to disconnect the positive battery terminal with a battery disconnected like part #RM-766. The negative battery…

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Answer 11

We do indeed offer a base plate kit from Roadmaster, they've just released the #RM-523202-4 which is a confirmed fit for your 2019 Chevy Spark LT, but ONLY if its a manual transmission model. To complete your flat towing set up, you'll need…

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Answer 12

Supplemental braking is required by law when flat towing a vehicle. Even if the vehicle is smaller like your 2013 Chevy Spark. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how…

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