To flat tow your 2013 Fiat 500 you need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. Please note that the online manual for your Fiat 500 states that you can only flat tow your vehicle if it has a manual transmission. I recommend checking this and any additional instructions in your copy of the owner's manual.
The safety cables that I recommend using with the EZ2 Base Plate kit # 522013-1A and Falcon 2... view full answer...
Hey James! I would be happy to help you out with this. You will need the base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental brake system. For a Roadmaster setup compatible with the Abarth Turbo I recommend the following:
-Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 522013-1A
-Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Tow Bars # 910021-00
-Roadmaster Falcon 3HD Tow Bar # RM27NQ
-Roadmaster 80" Hybrid Coiled-to-Straight Safety Cables # RM-674
-Roadmaster... view full answer...
Hey Brian. You're going to need the Roadmaster Coiled Tow Bar Power Cord - 7-Way to 6-Way item # RM88BQ, which is wired to work with a charge line like the Roadmaster item # RM-156-25. This connector carries the charge line signal from the 1 o'clock terminal on your motorhome's 7-way to the center pin on your towed vehicle's 6-way connector.
I attached a couple of diagrams below so you can make sure the charge lines are setup correctly to work with the Roadmaster item # RM88BQ.
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Hey Mike,
Based on the spacing of the safety cable loops it looks like you have the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2805. This fits Abarth and Sport Turbo models and would require Attachment Tabs # BLU57XR. For the breakaway cable you can use part # RM-8603.
For the tow bar I recommend the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates # e47ZR this comes with safety cables bracketed to the arms so that you don't have to purchase new ones separately or worry about them dragging... view full answer...
If you have the automatic transmission, then your 2017 Fiat 500 FWD must be towed using a tow dolly like # RM-2050-1. This is due to the transmission design style to prevent damage. If you have the manual 5 speed, you can tow it as it with a speed restriction of 65 mph.
If you have the manual 5 speed transmission, I recommend the following:
*Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 522013-1A
*Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-520
*Safety... view full answer...
It sure does Jonathan. The Furrion Automatic Transfer Switch item # F30ATS is not water tight and definitely needs to be mounted in a dry compartment. We do not carry or do I know of an all weather option.
The Furrion item # F30ATS is a 30 amp transfer switch that automatically switches between two 120V power sources to supply power to your RV's panel. The plastic casing measures 7-3/4" long x 7-3/8" wide x 3" deep.
What kind of motorhome or trailer do you have?
You can add this information,... view full answer...
Hello Phil. So, yes, the tow bar being out of level can definitely cause the arms to not lock, among other problems. Anything greater than 3" out of level is not recommended for this reason. Fortunately, it sounds like nothing on your etrailer SD Tow Bar # e47ZR was damaged, so once you get your adapter you should be good to go. view full answer...
There is a roof rack that will fit your 2016 Fiat 500X that has the panoramic sunroof, the Inno Aero. This rack is made up of Aero Crossbars # INXB100-108, Flush Feet for Aero Crossbars # INXS200, and Custom Fit Kit # INK482. This rack has a 100 lbs weight capacity though I do recommend checking your Fiat's manual to confirm what the actual capacity is. The aero crossbars are going to give you a quiet ride and they also have integrated T-slots so you can carry accessories that way.
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You can definitely continue to use your existing Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar with your 2017 Fiat 500. You will just need a compatible base plate kit for the vehicle.
If your Fiat is the Lounge or Pop model I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2801. If you have the Abarth model I recommend the Blue Ox # BX2805. Both kits are compatible and will work great with your Aventa LX Tow Bar.
If you don't have them already, you will also need a lighting solution and a supplemental braking... view full answer...
Hey Tim, it sounds like your 2014 Fiat 500L would be classified as an automatic transmission but just so we are on same page the easiest way to know for sure is if your vehicle has a clutch pedal or not. If there it is a clutch is a manual and it can be flat towed with a base plate like the Roadmaster # RM-522014-5 and Tow Bar # RM-522.
If it is an automatic you'd have to use a tow dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy SS part # DM9713045. view full answer...
Hey John, we had a chance to install the Demco Stay In Play Duo part # SM99251 on a very similar Fiat 500 to yours that I attached an install video for down below that would walk you through the entire process. The DUO is by far our favorite braking system because of how well it works, how easy it is to install, and how reliable it is.
This would be actually what I would recommend for your Fiat and it has the best install resources we can provide since we've installed it before. Otherwise... view full answer...
Hey Jeff, for the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2801 you're going to need the Replacement Attachment Tabs for Blue Ox Base Plates # BLU57XR.
Are you trying to use these tabs, or a different set? Feel free to let me know if there is anything else I can do to help! view full answer...
Unfortunately there are no trailer hitch fits for the Pop version of the 2016 Fiat 500X that you have. If you let me know what you were planning on using the hitch for I can see if we have any other solutions out there for your application. view full answer...
Hi Brian!
The Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-525 will indeed fit the # BX2805 Blue Ox base plate on your 2017 Fiat 500.
This actually has the adapters included already, so you will not need anything else to get it connected. It also includes all the pins and clips for the connections at the base plate and the hitch on the towing vehicle. The only thing it doesn't include is safety cables. If you still have those, you are good... view full answer...
Hey Dario, for a tow bar lighting solution for your 2015 Fiat 500 your best option would be the Roadmaster Diode kit part # RM-15267. We don't have any custom fit options for your vehicle but this will wire into your vehicle taillights and allow your tow vehicle to control them. view full answer...
Yes, if you had a Roadmaster base plate kit installed on your 2013 Fiat 500 like the part # 522013-1A the replacement crossbar part # 910021-00 would work with it. But you'd also need a tow bar that this crossbar would have originally came with like the Roadmaster Falcon 2 part # RM-520. Do you have a tow bar already? If so, which one do you have? view full answer...
Hey Mark,
Blue Ox has a great reputation for quality and are one of the best when it comes to flat towing items, especially base plates. I understand your worry with those reviews, but I will add that majority of those low reviews on the page for # BX2803 are not reviews on that specific product, but similar base plates with all different vehicles and circumstances. The reviews on that product only, reflect great quality. That base plate has a 3 year warranty from Blue Ox.
Since you... view full answer...
Hey Paul! The crossbar spread is going to be the M4 number listed in the installation instructions and it is a fixed distance. For the Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack # Y67RB on your 2017 Fiat 500 that is 18". You won't be able to move the crossbars around to get the 30" spread you're looking for. Is this for something specific like a roof box? view full answer...
The SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack - Vacuum Cup Mount - Folding - 48" Long # 298-SX6000B does simply use the vacuum cups as the sole securing factor. Each vacuum cup is rated for 210 lbs pull strength, so this system is claiming 1,200 lbs of pull strength and they have been tested with cargo at highway speeds without issue. The strength is really incredible...I've attached a video to assist.
For increased security and theft deterring, they recommend the window mounted cable anchor... view full answer...
Yes, we have confirmed with Hollywood Racks that the Express part # HRE3 is a fit for your 2012 Fiat 500 Sport that has a spoiler. That being said a better option is the # HRF2-3 as it is specifically designed for fitting over spoilers and is also a confirmed fit.
If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide... view full answer...
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