Can a 2013 Honda Fit be Flat Towed Behind a Motorhome  

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I have a copy of the 2013 Honda Fit Owners Manual that I found online, and it states that both manual and automatic transmission equipped Fit models can indeed be towed behind a motorhome IF the specific procedures shown are followed. You can find this information by checking your manual. Be sure to read the instructions carefully and completely, as they're pretty specific and if they aren't followed to the letter, you can damage the drivetrain of your Fit.

I looked through several online forums, and saw several references stating that the 2013 Fit can be flat towed.

To flat tow a vehicle, you'll need base plates installed on the vehicle, a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution so the taillights on the Fit operate in tandem with those of the RV, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter and a electrical umbilical to connect the RV and the Fit.

I'd recommend the Roadmaster # 521190-1 base plates and their Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520. The Falcon 2 tow bar is easy to use, and features auto locking and centering arms which makes attaching the vehicle to the RV easy, even if the vehicle isn't perfectly lined up with the RV.

For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

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 included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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