Parts Needed to Flat-Tow a 2012 Hyundai Elantra
Updated 07/31/2018 | Published 07/30/2018
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Question:
Can it be towed all 4 wheels down behind a motorhome
asked by: Steven
Expert Reply:
Yes, according to my research your 2012 Hyundai Elantra with the manual transmission can be flat-towed with all four wheels down but you will want to confirm this with your owner's manual. In order to do this you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, flat-tow wiring harness, safety cables, supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. I have attached my recommendations for each of these parts below.
For a base plate kit I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX2331 if you have the GLS or Limited model and part # BX2328 if you have the Touring model as they have removable arms which makes for a clean look while not in tow. The towbar I recommend to use with this base plate kit is the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar part # BX4330 which mounts on the motorhome and includes safety cables.
For a flat-tow wiring harness I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 because it is very popular option that works well on a variety of different vehicles. The supplemental braking system I recommend is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System part # SM99251 which makes for a clean install once finished. You will also need the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit part # RM-88400.
Finally, you may or may not need to use a high-low adapter. In order to determine if there is a need to use one measure from the ground to the center of the base plate kit on the vehicle and compare that distance to the measurement from the ground to the top of the inside edge of your trailer hitch on the motorhome. If this distance is not within 3" of one another then you want to use a high-low adapter which I have attached a list of for you in addition to several other review videos on the above products.
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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