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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Fiat 500
  • 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...
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  • Roadmaster Flat Tow Setup for 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth Turbo
  • 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...
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  • Does the Furrion Automatic Transfer Switch Have to Be Used in a Dry Compartment?
  • 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,...
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  • Replacement Flat Towing Components Needed For A 2015 Fiat 500 Sport
  • 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...
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  • Recommendations for Towing a 2017 Fiat 500 Behind a Motorhome
  • 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...
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  • My Tow Bar is More That 3" Out Of Level - Could This Cause The Arms To Not Lock>
  • 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.
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  • Tow Bar Lighting Recommendation for 2015 Fiat 500
  • 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.
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  • Will Roadmaster Quick Disconnect 910021-00 Fit Base Plate of 2013 Fiat 500
  • 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?
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  • Will The Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar RM-525 Fit A Blue Ox Base Plate On A 2017 Fiat 500?
  • 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...
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  • Will Curt Hitch C11363 Allow Normal Spare Tire Access On A 2012 Fiat 500?
  • Hey Kurt, thanks for reaching out. Yes, it will! The Curt Hitch # C11363 will indeed work on your 2012 Fiat 500 with the under mounted spare tire. The spare tire will need to be removed temporarily during hitch installation, but once the hitch is on the tire will go right back where it was and you'll be able to access it normally. What will you be using he hitch for? A bike rack, or a small trailer?
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  • What Flat-Tow Wiring Kit Doesn't Require Drilling Or Splicing On A 2013 Fiat 500
  • I recommend the Curt Towed-Vehicle RV Harness # C58911, it is a custom fit designed for the Fiat 500 and will plug into your factory wire harness without needing to splice wires.
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  • Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Crossbar Spread on 2017 Fiat 500
  • 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?
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  • SeaSucker Vacuum Cup Mounting Capacity, Function, and Fit
  • 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...
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  • How to Flat-Tow a 2015 Fiat 500
  • In order to flat-tow a 2015 Fiat 500 with all four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome you are going to need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, tail light wiring harness, supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. There may also be a few other smaller components that are needed depending on the options the vehicle is equipped with. For a tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar part # RM-676. The Nighthawk is one of the best tow bars...
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  • Recommended 7-Way to 6-Pole Flat Tow Trailer Connector That Works w/a Charge Line
  • 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. You'll...
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  • ISSE Classic Snow Socks for 2010 Fiat 500 with Tire Size 185-55-15
  • Thanks for writing in Cathie. The correct ISSE Classic Snow Socks for your 2010 Fiat 500 Comfort with tire size 185-55-15 is part # TCH58 Size 58. Not only are they easy to install but work great on snow or ice. I am attaching an install video so you can see how easy they go on.
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  • Recommended Base Plates to Use with Blue Ox Aventa Tow Bar on 2017 Fiat 500
  • 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...
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  • Install Guide for Supplemental Braking System for Fiat 500
  • 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...
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  • Correct Replacement Blue Ox Base Plate Tabs for a 2017 Fiat 500
  • 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!
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  • Recommended Base Plate for a 2012 Fiat 500 Pop
  • Yes, it will! The Blue Ox item # BX2805 fits both the manual and automatic transmission models of the 2012 Fiat 500 Pop. Here are some other parts you will need to flat tow your 2012 Fiat 500 Pop: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar item # BX7380 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking System - Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System item # HM39524 High Low Adapter - The tow bar...
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