Just purchased a 2016 Cambria
Can anyone that owns a 2016 Cambria 30J share vehicle make, model and year they flat tow behind their motorhome? Thank you in advance. We're newbies to the RV lifestyle.
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2013 chev sonic hatchback automatic. Its 2700# with about 50 cu ft of storage with backseat down and an additional 15 cu ft in a roof-rack box. All Sonic's except the RS model can be flat towed.
The cars need a baseplate , like a front hitch, installed to the its frame. That must be compatible to the tow bars selected. Some tow-bar brands are interchangeable.
The car needs to have running lights, directionals and brake lights to be wired to the MH via the 7- way rv plug.
The car ignition needs to ‘on’ the ‘acc’ position . This allows you to unlock the steering wheel as well as NOT record accumulated towing mileage on the odometer. If you click the ignition accidentally to the full ‘on’ position your mileage will add to the odometer.
Most cars need a wire harness wired in or as I did, drill a hole in each taillight housing installing an LED or 1157 bulb . Run that wire up front to the plug that connects to the MH.
I added a charge wire to keep the car battery charged while being towed. I wired it thru the harness to the MH. That way i do not need to pull any fuses while towing in the ON position.
Finally you will need brakes . I use a Brake Buddy 2. Its portable, so i can use it on my next car to be flat-towed.
Just keep in mind, you cannot backup the rv with a toad in place. You have to think ahead a little when you gas up. Don’t get yourself into a tight spot where you would need to back up.
Some cars have to be started every 200-300 towing miles to circulate the tranny fluid. I do that after gassing up.
The cars need a baseplate , like a front hitch, installed to the its frame. That must be compatible to the tow bars selected. Some tow-bar brands are interchangeable.
The car needs to have running lights, directionals and brake lights to be wired to the MH via the 7- way rv plug.
The car ignition needs to ‘on’ the ‘acc’ position . This allows you to unlock the steering wheel as well as NOT record accumulated towing mileage on the odometer. If you click the ignition accidentally to the full ‘on’ position your mileage will add to the odometer.
Most cars need a wire harness wired in or as I did, drill a hole in each taillight housing installing an LED or 1157 bulb . Run that wire up front to the plug that connects to the MH.
I added a charge wire to keep the car battery charged while being towed. I wired it thru the harness to the MH. That way i do not need to pull any fuses while towing in the ON position.
Finally you will need brakes . I use a Brake Buddy 2. Its portable, so i can use it on my next car to be flat-towed.
Just keep in mind, you cannot backup the rv with a toad in place. You have to think ahead a little when you gas up. Don’t get yourself into a tight spot where you would need to back up.
Some cars have to be started every 200-300 towing miles to circulate the tranny fluid. I do that after gassing up.
