Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate and Stowmaster Tow Bar Compatibility on 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Updated 08/31/2016 | Published 08/30/2016

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Question:

I would like to confirm whether base plate EZ4 for a 2012 Chev Sonic is compatible with a Stowmaster 5000 tow bar. Your help is appreciated.

asked by: Cal

Expert Reply:

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 # RM-2120, a braking system like the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR and often a high/low hitch adapter to keep the tow bar level. The linked article details each of these items.

You'll want to check your Sonic owner's manual for any information related to flat towing it. You'll usually find this in the index under the heading recreational towing.