Looking for a new vehicle to pull your RV? There are many factors to consider while making the choice, but to help you get started, here is our short list of affordable 2018 model-year cars and trucks. These eight vehicles, which cost under $20,000, have flat-towing manufacturer approval.
The manufacturer only approves models with manual transmissions for recreational towing. Never go faster than 70 mph when towing.
The manufacturer only approves models with manual transmissions for recreational towing.
In our list of the Top 10 Most Popular Dinghy Vehicles, the FIT came in at number eight and is inexpensive. Flat towing is permitted by the manufacturer for models with manual transmissions.
Remember: Before making a purchase, always confirm with the manufacturer that the vehicle you’re contemplating is authorized for dinghy towing.
See our Best 2018 Models for Dinghy Towing for a more in-depth look at flat-towable cars.
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Can I tow a 2019 Honda Fit flat-out?
Hello, I need to tow our RV behind my 2019 Fit manual transmission. Please let me know what I require.
Expert Reaction:
Your 2019 Honda Fit will require a base plate kit, a tow bar, safety wires, a lighting solution, and an additional braking system in order to flat tow it with all four wheels on the ground.
I suggest the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-521571-5 to start with the base plates. I really enjoy this kit because it connects to the RV without the use of a conspicuous crossbar, and the hidden brackets allow for a really clean appearance when you aren’t towing.
I advise the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain # RM-522 as a nice appropriate tow bar. With extra-long telescoping arms for improved maneuverability and a self-aligning construction that enables you to just hook up and drive forward to lock the arms in position, this is a great non-binding tow bar. The Roadmaster # RM-643 is ideal for safety cables.
I then suggest the Roadmaster Diode Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 as a lighting alternative. You may wire the Honda Fit in this way to accept the RV’s signal lights when you’re towing it without getting any input. It comes with a 6-Way that you place to the front of the car and sufficient coiled wiring to connect it to the 7-Way on the RV.
A few fuses must be pulled from your Honda Fit before flat towing it (see your owner’s manual for details). I advise using the FuseMaster Fuse Bypass # RM76511 and # RM76512, which will enable you to detach the fuses with the flick of a switch, to streamline this procedure.
I wholeheartedly endorse the SMI Stay-In-Play DUO # SM99251 as an additional braking system. This is a fantastic proportional system that will activate the vehicle’s brakes simultaneously and with the same force as you do in the RV. This system’s outstanding feature is that it won’t need much maintenance after the first installation when you switch between towing and regular driving. To prevent the Honda Fit’s brake signal from superseding the RV’s turn signal while using the brakes during a turn, you must add the Brake-Lite Relay # RM-88400.
Last but not least, a high-low adaptor will probably be required to maintain your tow bar in the “Safe Zone” (3 inches above or below level). I’ve included a link to our selection as well as a fantastic article that discusses how to pick the best one for your setup.
You can also check out the guidelines and videos I included with the aforementioned products.
Can you flat tow a 2018 Honda Fit?
I really do! Hondas are my favorite cars, even though I am aware of how difficult they are to drive. This inquiry is not sponsored.
I appreciate your support. It’s helpful to have someone to consult because everything is so intricate.
The 2018 Honda Fit owner’s manual I checked up online mentions on page 89 that a “continuously variable gearbox” (automatic) cannot be flat towed but a manual can. You can flat tow if your sport edition is a manual; just make sure to adhere to any special instructions in your owner’s manual.
A base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, an additional braking system, and maybe a high-low adaptor are required for a full flat towing arrangement. I advise using the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380 and the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2266. The Alpha tow bar is rated at 6,500 lbs, which is more than enough to tow the vehicle, and it comes with safety wires. The base plate kit is specifically designed for your Honda Fit.
The Flexco-Coil Wiring Kit #RM-15267 is the wiring that I advise utilizing. Once this is set up, all you need to do is connect the Fit’s coiled cable to your RV, and you’re ready to go! Another feature of this kit that I enjoy is the ability to install the Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 and prevent battery depletion by connecting it to the center pin on your battery.
Before flat towing your car, you might need to remove a few fuses. If so, a fuse bypass should also be installed to make life much simpler. Use part number RM76512 if you have an ATM fuse; if not, use part number RM76511.
The SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251 is the brake system I choose to endorse. Since it is permanently installed inside your car, you won’t even realize it there after the initial installation, and setting it up before a tow will be simple. Simply attach the breakaway kit, and then turn the device on! You must additionally install the Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400 if you want to ensure that your Fit’s tail lights function properly when flat towing.
For the tow bar to stay level during towing, the majority of flat towing systems call for a high-low adaptor. I’ve provided links to both our collection of adapters and an article that can assist you in choosing the right one for your needs.
Can you flat tow a 2017 Honda Fit?
Expert Reaction: The 2017 Honda Fit can be towed behind a motorhome if it has a manual transmission, according to the Owner’s Manual. Flat towing is not possible with the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) type.
Can you flat tow a 2013 Honda Fit automatic?
I purchased a new one, which I was assured could be towed four down. No, the owner’s handbook states. It’s towable according to FMCA. Comments are welcome.
I have a copy of the 2013 Honda Fit Owners Manual, which I acquired online, and it specifies that both Fit models with manual and automatic transmissions can be towed behind a motorhome AS LONG AS THE EXACT PROCEDURE SHOWN IS OBSERVED. Do a Google search for “2013 Honda Fit Owners Manual” to discover this information. Because they are quite particular and must be followed to the letter, the instructions should be read entirely and carefully to avoid damaging your Fit’s drivetrain.
The 2013 Fit may be flat towed, according to numerous references I found while browsing various internet forums.
Base plates that have been installed on the vehicle, a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution so the Fit’s taillights work in tandem with the RV’s, an additional braking system, and possibly a high/low adapter and an electrical umbilical to connect the RV and the Fit are all necessary when flat towing a vehicle.
I would suggest the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part number RM-520, and their base plates, part number 521190-1. Even if the vehicle isn’t exactly aligned with the RV, the Falcon 2 tow bar’s simple operation and auto locking and centering arms make attaching the vehicle to the RV simple. I’d use item number RM-643 for safety cables. The foundation plates will be about 16-1/2 inches off the ground once they are placed. The base plate height and the receiver height of the RV should be within three inches, plus or minus, of being level, for safety’s sake. If you need to elevate or lower the connection to get it to within three inches of level, I’ll provide you a link to our assortment of high-low adapters.
You might use a magnetic mount towing lamp system, such as the Roadmaster # RM-2120, which is very simple to install and take apart, for wiring. Use Hopkins # HM56302 for a more durable but still very simple to install fix. Because it is a plug-and-play harness, installation won’t involve any cutting or splicing.
I particularly appreciate the Blue Ox Patriot ll, part number BRK2019, as a brake system. It only takes a few seconds to quickly install and remove this portable system, which eliminates the need for an involved and costly installation process. If the brake lights on your Fit glow when you press the brake pedal with the engine off, you might also require a brake light relay, part # RM-88400.
I’ve provided links to numerous of our flat towing FAQ articles as well as installation videos for the majority of the devices I’ve suggested.
A 2015 Honda Fit automatic can flat tow.
Question:
We now have a 2013 Fit Sport that can be completely torched, has auto and manual transmission, and has four wells on the ground. Will a replacement fit the same.
The 2015 Honda Fit can be flat-towed, according to Roadmaster Engineering, one of our main sources for information on flat-towing. The best place to look for any warnings or specific instructions for flat-towing your particular 2015 Fit Sport is in the owner’s manual for your new Fit.
For the 2015 Honda Fit Sport with a manual transmission, we sell Roadmaster base plates. That is their RM-521569-4 EZ4 Series Base Plate. Please refer to the instructions in the link on the right. The Roadmaster Falcon 2, part # RM-520, which is depicted in the linked video, is a popular tow bar for use with these base plates. Blue Ox offers base plate # BX2261 for the CVT variant.
In addition to the base plates, safe and legal flat towing necessitates a number of other parts. Additionally required are a tow bar, safety cables, wiring kit, and backup braking system. The articles that are linked to on the right go into great detail about each component required to flat tow a car safely and legally.
The requirement for adapters that might otherwise be required to mate, for example, a Blue Ox tow bar with a Roadmaster base plate will generally be reduced when base plates and a tow bar are used from the same manufacturer. The link provides you with information on adapters.