Recommendations for Towing a 2017 Fiat 500 Behind a Motorhome

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asked by: Darryl

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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 Cables # RM-643
*Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
*SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251
*Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit - Fiat # RM-751455
*Finally, a high-low adapter. I've attached an article to assist and linked the page to your options.

Let me know if you have any questions.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Ted S.

3/10/2020

can a 2012 fiat 500c automatic be flat towed

Chris R.

3/11/2020

Your 2012 Fiat 500c with the automatic transmission can only be towed behind an RV using a dolly with its rear wheels on the ground. It cannot be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground.

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