What is Needed to Flat Tow a 2004 Honda Civic EX
Question:
can i flat tow this car?
asked by: J D
Expert Reply:
There are many components that are needed to safely flat tow vehicle behind your RV. You will need base plates, tow bar set-up, safety chains, a lighting solution and a supplemental braking system. Some applications also may need a high-low adapter to make sure the tow bars are level when towing.
Consulting your local Honda Dealer will confirm if you are able to flat tow this model Civic. Everything that I have seen tells me that your 2004 Honda Civic can be flat towed, but the manufacturer would have the final answer.
If you are able to flat your 2004 Honda Civic, then I recommend the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Lit, # 521537-1. The Roadmaster base plates have the removable arms. You will be able to keep your Honda Civic's OEM look on the front end when not flat towing.
The Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520, is the tow bar that I recommend for your Civic. The Falcon 2 will mount in a 2 inch receiver hitch. I recommend using the Roadmaster 68 inch Safety Chains, # RM-643, with the Falcon 2 tow bar.
For a lighting solution, the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit, # RM-15247, will connect your RV's trail, brake, and turn lights with the those same lighting functions on the Honda Civic. The kit uses diodes that are wired into the Honda's lighting system and the Flexo-Coil cord will help keep all those electrical connections together in a water resistant, oil, and chemical cover.
Supplemental braking is one of the most important components in a flat towing set-up. The brake sEven Brake, part # RM-9400, is a proportional supplemental unit that can be easily installed and removed in you truck. It's powered using one of the 12-volt accessory outlets in the cab of your Civic. This brake system will stop with the equal amount of braking you apply to the brakes in your RV.
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 also attached an installation video showing the Roadmaster base plates being installed on a similar year Honda Civic and some articles on flat towing and flat towing components.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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