Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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• What is the Difference Between Roadmaster Direct Connect and Crossbar Style Base Plates?
  To answer the essence of your question before getting into some specifics, the difference between the cross bar and direct connect style of base plate can be broken down like this: the Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate # RM-523173-5 is going to provide for an easier connection to your tow bar than the Roadmaster Crossbar Style Base Plates # 523173-4 . A lot of people stick with Crossbar style base plates because they have an old tow bar they want to continue using from a previously...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Setup for a 2014 Chevy Sonic
  The base plate kits we currently offer will fit all models of the 2014 Chevy Sonic. I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 base plate kit # 523173-4 because the brackets are nearly invisible once installed. It's a simple installation as no welding is required. Note that trimming of your spoiler, air dam, grill or fascia may be required on some models. Since you are flat towing your 2014 Chevy Sonic, you will need the following items: a tow bar, safety cables, wiring and a supplemental braking...
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• Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 2013 Chevy Sonic
  As long as you get a Roadmaster base plate kit for your 2013 Chevy Sonic like the part # 523173-4 your current Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar like part # RM-522 would work well. I attached a help article on flat towing for you to check out as well.
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• Recommended Tow Bar and Flat Towing Equipment for 2014 Chevy Sonic
  According to my research, the Sonic is capable of being flat towed, but I'd urge you to confirm that for yourself by consulting your owner's manual or Chevy. You'll need base plates like the Roadmaster # 523173-4 and a tow bar like the Roadmaster Falcon 2, part # RM-520. The Falcon 2 is very easy to use, featuring auto lock arms that allow you to hitch the tow bar up to the base plates even when the vehicle and the motorhome aren't perfectly aligned. You'll also need safety cables, part...
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• Install Video to Use as Guide for Base Plate Kit for a 2015 Chevy Sonic
  The Roadmaster base plate kit part # 523173-4 is a confirmed fit for your 2015 Chevy Sonic and I attached an install video that shows it being installed on a similar 2014 Sonic as yours. The install would be similar but the Roadmaster uses slightly different brackets that attach to different holes on the Sonic. The video will help you through the steps for accessing the portion of the vehicle where the base plate installs but wouldn't be exact.
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• Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate and Stowmaster Tow Bar Compatibility on 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
  The Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # 523173-4 that fits your 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is fully compatible with their Stowmaster # RM-501 and all other Roadmaster tow bars. Flat towing a vehicle requires a number of components in addition to the base plates and tow bar. You also need for safe and legal flat towing safety cables like # RM-643, a lighting kit like # EZT20B, a braking system like the Blue Ox Patriot # BRK2016 and often a high/low hitch adapter to keep the tow bar level. The linked...
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• Recommended Parts Needed For Flat-Towing 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
  When flat-towing there are a few things you need. You will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting for the towed vehicle, and a supplemental brake system. I can help you with those items. For a base plate kit I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # 523173-4. The tow bar I recommend is the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, part # RM-522. For safety cables I recommend safety cables like part # RM-643. For lighting you can use a light kit like part # EZT20B....
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• Base Plates For 2013 Chevy Sonic Sedan
  The # 523173-1 base plates have been replaced with Roadmaster Base Plates, part # 523173-4, so that it is compatible with all Sonic models. This has a black powder coat finish, and has all the mounting hardware needed. I have linked you to an FAQ article about flat towing.
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• Can Roadmaster Base Plate Arms from a 2008 Jeep Liberty Fit a 2012 Chevy Sonic
  Like the base plates that attach to the vehicle frame, the arms are also unique to the system and vehicle so the old ones would not work with the new vehicle. Base plate kits are not available without the arms. In addition to the base plates, you will need a compatible tow bar. The base plates for the 2012 Chevy Sonic are EZ style base plates compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars. If you do not have a Roadmaster tow bar there may be an adapter that will work. If you need safety...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Chevy Sonic
  All of the parts you mentioned are a fit for your 2012 Chevy Sonic. The base plate kit part # 523173-4 is a confirmed fit and the other parts like the Roadmaster tow bar part # RM-520, safety cables # RM-643, and braking system # RM-9400 are a great fit. Since you will be using a magnetic light kit you don't need the relay # RM-88400 though.
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• What Parts are Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 Chevy Sonic Behind a Class C Motor Home
  The first thing you are going to want to do is consult the vehicle owners manual for the proper towing procedure of the vehicle. If it states you can flat tow it then there are 5 items you will need. First, you will need base plates on the vehicle to provide a safe attachment point for a tow bar. You can use EZ2 style base plates, # 523173-4. These base plates are compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars. The most popular tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520 that you have referenced....
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• Which Accessories are Needed to Flat Tow 2013 Chevy Sonic
  To safely flat tow your Sonic, you will need the following items: a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, a wiring solution and a supplemental braking system. I would recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar, part # RM-520. The Flacon 2 features quick disconnects and auto-locking arms that allow you to couple to the RV even if the car is not perfectly lined up behind the RV. To provide an attachment point on the vehicle to connect the tow bar, you will need to install a base plate...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
  Before you begin flat towing your new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, you will want to verify a few things first. If your vehicle has a 1.4 Liter engine and an automatic transmission, then it cannot be flat towed and must be towed using a tow dolly, like part # RM-2000-1. If it has a 1.4L engine and a manual transmission, or has a 1.8L engine and is automatic or manual, then you can flat tow your vehicle. The items that you will need to flat tow your vehicle are a tow bar, base plate kit, wiring...
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• Trailer Hitch and Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 2013 Chevy Sonic Hatchback
  Since you have a hatchback model of the 2013 Chevy Sonic you will have to get on of the hitches for your vehicle that has a visible cross tube. The hidden cross tube hitches are for the sedans only. Of the hitches that are confirmed to fit the hatchback models I would recommend the Draw Tite hitch part # 24878 over the Curt hitch part # C11258 as the Curt has a bracket that goes under the exhaust and the Draw Tite goes over it making it less visible. I attached an install video for you...
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• Recommended 2016 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Auto Flat Tow Equipment
  For a permanent install braking system for your 2016 Chevy Sonic the SMI DUO Stay and Play part # SM99251 is the best option. But if you wanted something that installs easier but requires removal and re-installation every time it's used the Blue Ox Patriot part # BRK2019 is the best option for that. You'll need the outlet kit part # RM-9332 to go along with this to power it. For a base plate kit the part # 523173-4 is a confirmed fit and would work well. The most popular compatible...
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• Does Cooling Modifications Required to Install Base Plate on a 2016 Chevy Sonic Affect Cooling
  There are some minor modifications needed to install the base plates for the 2016 Chevy Sonic like the part # 523173-4 and # 523173-5. Roadmaster has tested the vehicles thoroughly after making these modifications to determine that there was no adverse affect on the vehicles. Some holes need to be enlarged on the bumper, but there is no frame modifying to install the Roadmaster base plates.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Chevy Sonic with a Sterling Tow Bar
  The Sterling tow bar, # RM-576, is compatible with all Roadmaster base plates. For a 2013 Chevy Sonic you can use EZ base plates # 523173-4. In addition to the base plates and tow bar, you have said that you have everything you need. But just to be sure I will cover the other items needed to flat tow a vehicle. If you do not already have safety cables (the Sterling tow bar should have them) you can use # RM-645. You will also need a light solution. The Sterling tow bar is supposed...
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• Need Base Plates and Tow Bar for 2014 Chevrolet Sonic That are Easy Enough to Install Myself
  For your 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, I recommend going with the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit, # 523173-4. These base plates offer simple installation with no welding required and best of all, we have an installation video that will walk you right through the process. Now for the tow bar, take a look at the RoadMaster Falcon All Terrain, # RM-522. The telescoping arms on this tow bar hook up with ease and automatically center and lock as you drive ahead to prevent sway and make hooking up...
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