Trailer Hitch Info

[RichieRocket]

For anyone interested, I contacted Yolanda at Hidden-Hitch and got good and bad news:

For the Sonic Sedan:
For 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4 Dr. Sedan, all models. Part # 60293 class I hitch will work.

For the Sonic Hatchback:
we don’t have anything available or updated at this time. You can continue to go to our website for info. Once hitch information has been 100% confirmed it will be updated.

 

[Sonic]

Good info for sedan owners looking to tow. Thanks.

 

[Sonic]

Stop spamming please.

 

[speedog]

Stop spamming please.

Ban them - all they've done in any of their posts is spam, probably a bot.

 

[pawntec]

lol buy an suv!

 

[RichieRocket]

Stop spamming please.

Did I miss something? My power has been out since Saturday...we had a real bitch of a storm up here in the Northeast. Was my original post considered a spam?

lol buy an suv!

pawntec, LOL back at you, why would I want a gas-pig SUV. I have been towing my motorcycle to the race track with my civic for a few years now and will do the same with the Sonic. I don't believe in the 'bigger is better' philosophy, bigger than you really need is waste.
I'm doing my patriotic duty to reduce our consumption of foriegn oil...

 

[Sonic]

No Richie, there was a spammer who posted. Mike deleted his posts and banned him. My post is referring to a now deleted post.

 

[classrc]

For anyone interested, I contacted Yolanda at Hidden-Hitch and got good and bad news:

For the Sonic Sedan:
For 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4 Dr. Sedan, all models. Part # 60293 class I hitch will work.

For the Sonic Hatchback:
we don’t have anything available or updated at this time. You can continue to go to our website for info. Once hitch information has been 100% confirmed it will be updated.

Any update for the Hatch hitch? I have a hitch rack that I would like to use on my Sonic (when I get it).

Anyone have good pics of the undercarriage of the hatch, I'm thinking the exhaust may take up too much realestate... Easy to fix

Thanks!

 

[dvn]

Just got this response from etrailer:

Dave,

Thank you for your interest in etrailer.com.

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has a different hitch for the sedan and the hatchback models. The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic sedan are Hidden hitch # 60293
and Draw Tite hitch # 24876. The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback are Hidden hitch # 24878 and Draw Tite hitch # 60295. Some of these
new models are being added to our website now and may not be available to view for a few days.

Please email or call 1-800-298-8924 if you have any other questions.

Thank you,

Pat C
cs@etrailer.com

Online at Trailer hitch, hitches and bike rack (800)298-8924

 

[BoG233]

I have a small trailer I use with my Geo prism I didn't even think to put one on my Sonic .I will now thanx guys

 

[RichieRocket]

Anyone buy a trialer hitch yet?

etrailer.com only shows one for the hatchback, it's looks strange with the big wings reaching up to the chassis.
Trailer Hitch for 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | etrailer.com

It looks like there is no "plug-in" wire harness that plug in between the OEM connectors. Those are really nice for keeping the moisture out of the contacts. Well, it looks like I'll have to splice in the wires. I worry about using those insulation displacement connectors that come with the kits (you can't beat a soldered connection). But they seem to work well enough...
Wiring for 2012 Chevrolet Sonic - Tow Ready 119192

 

[fivespeed302]

I have a hitch on my Honda Civic, and I pull a 4x8 trailer all the time. I've hauled riding lawn mowers, motorcycles, logs, couches and big screen TV's. Basically, if I don't have to go off road, I can haul anything your Chevy S-10 can, except I get 38-40mpg. I will be putting a hitch ASAP on the Sonic as soon as I get the car. I wonder if the hitch on the Honda will fit on the Sonic?

 

[dvn]

Looks like it goes up and around the muffler. Should be fine. I'll be installing one on mine whenever I get it. I use a hitch mounted bike rack for my mountain bikes. I might even get a small trailer and pull the MX bike instead of using the Silverado!

 

[Danny5]

No hitch for me, I want a rear diffuser!

Or is that just crazy talk???

 

[RichieRocket]

I have a hitch on my Honda Civic, and I pull a 4x8 trailer all the time. I've hauled riding lawn mowers, motorcycles, logs, couches and big screen TV's. Basically, if I don't have to go off road, I can haul anything your Chevy S-10 can, except I get 38-40mpg. I will be putting a hitch ASAP on the Sonic as soon as I get the car. I wonder if the hitch on the Honda will fit on the Sonic?

Hey fivespeed302, I'm with you! I've been towing my single motorcycle trailer with my civic for years. See my garage picture of my civic towing (GARAGE link to the left) As you did, I have also hauled furniture, appliances, etc no problem.

A while back someone on this forum wrote "Just buy an SUV for towing" so I answered, why would I want a gas-pig SUV when for 'light-duty' towing a small car with a trailer will do fine? Save money on fuel and reduce the USA's dependence on oil...

 

[classrc]

I just ordered the hitch for the Hatchback from etrailer. Looks like they are still on their way from the manufacturer/distributer...

Quote from an e-mail from Jeorge at etrailer:

"Your order is in transit to our distribution facility and should ship in the next 7 days."

I'll let you guys know how the install goes (maybe even do a DIY write up if time permits)...

This will be used to mount my MTB rack. I have no intentions of towing with this car...

 

[dvn]

I just ordered the hitch for the Hatchback from etrailer. Looks like they are still on their way from the manufacturer/distributer...

Quote from an e-mail from Jeorge at etrailer:

"Your order is in transit to our distribution facility and should ship in the next 7 days."

I'll let you guys know how the install goes (maybe even do a DIY write up if time permits)...

This will be used to mount my MTB rack. I have no intentions of towing with this car...

Great! Keep us posted. I'll be doing the same to mine.

 

[fivespeed302]

I'll be under my Civic, hopefully on Monday, to remove the hitch before I trade it in. Too bad I don't have my Sonic yet to see if it will fit. If it doesn't, I guess somebody will be getting one heck of a deal on a used Civic hitch in great condition!

 

[RichieRocket]

I'll be under my Civic, hopefully on Monday, to remove the hitch before I trade it in. Too bad I don't have my Sonic yet to see if it will fit. If it doesn't, I guess somebody will be getting one heck of a deal on a used Civic hitch in great condition!

fivespeed302, don't save your civic hitch. It is very different from the sonic hitch. etrailer has actual pictures of the hitches.
Trailer Hitch for 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | etrailer.com

I sold my civic hitch and wiring for $80 on craig's list.

 

[gsxr1000]

etrailer sent me a message saying "I am emailing you today to update you on the status of your order. The trailer hitch that you ordered is currently not in stock. I apologize for the delay. I am working on getting an ETA on this hitch and will update you tomorrow afternoon"


we will see... i already recieved the one about it was being ship to wharehouse