What Do I Need To Flat Tow My 2018 Chevrolet Sonic RS Turbo
Question:
Hello Im looking at a 2018 turbo sonic hatchback RS w a auto trans to flat towed behine my RV can it be towed dont know if the turbo makes a diffence thank you very much
asked by: John B
Expert Reply:
Yes, you will be able to flat tow your 2018 Chevrolet Sonic RS with turbo. In fact, we have setup a 2018 Chevrolet Sonic RS for flat towing before. You will need the following items to flat tow your vehicle.
Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs, part # BX7420
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, part # BX1703
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional, part # BLU37TR
Roadmaster Diode Kit, part # RM26FR
Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicle - (2) 20-Amp ATM Mini-Fuses, part # RM76512, (2) *Keyless Entry Models
Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass - 13" - 20-Amp Mini-Fuse, part # RM76511, * Non-Keyless Entry Models
Depending on the trim of your Chevy Sonic RS, you may have to do some trimming when you are installing the base plate. I have included product description link and video installation links, some of which are for a 2018 Chevrolet Sonic RS turbo, below.

Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Every-Trip Setup
- Built-In Battery
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Wireless Display
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Completely Hidden
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Smart Diode Kit for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights - 7-to-6-Way Adapter Cord
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - 20-Amp ATM Mini-Fuse
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- Mini Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - (2) 20-Amp ATM Mini-Fuses
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- Mini Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount
- Telescoping - Non-Binding
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Cables Included
- Blue Ox
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