Can 2018 Chevy Sonic with Automatic Transmission be Flat Towed Behind Motorhome  

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Yes a 2018 Chevy Sonic with an automatic transmission can be flat towed behind a motorhome and we have the parts needed to do this. The first thing you'll need is a base plate kit confirmed as a fit for your vehicle with the Roadmaster # RM-523194-5.

In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.

For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. 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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John B.

11/8/2021

2018 chey sonic towing behine a motorhome is it level with the car or can it a little higher on then level thanks

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Jameson C.

11/8/2021

Ideally your tow bar sits as level as possible when you are flat towing but there is a 3 inch range up and down that is acceptable. If you are outside of the 3 inch range you can use a high low adapter like the # RM-048-8 which could give 8 inches up or down. I attached a page that has all of the high low adapters we carry as well.

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