Base Plate Kit Recommendation for 2017 Kia Soul that Can Use Vehicle Mounted Tow Bar  

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I have a solution for a base plate kit for your 2017 Kia Soul but it is not an EZ5 kit as they require a motorhome mounted tow bar since they don't use a crossbar.

Instead you would want the part # RM-522115-4 is an EZ4 kit and is compatible with a vehicle mounted tow bar like the part # RM-501 which would work well.

For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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