Can a 2018 Honda Fit be Flat Dinghy/Recreational Towed

Published 07/27/2018

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Question:

Hi! Can I tow a Honda Fit 2018 automatic? I prefer automatic but I know its tricky. Also, what about a Fit sport edition in manual 4WD? I hope so! I know Hondas are tricky but they are my favorite cars. This is not a sponsored questions. Thanks for your help! This is all so complicated its nice to have someone to ask for advice.

asked by: Stacey H

Expert Reply:

I looked up the online owner's manual for a 2018 Honda Fit and on page 89 it states that a "continuously variable transmission" (automatic) cannot be flat towed but manual can. If your sport edition is a manual then you can definitely flat tow, just be sure to follow any specific instructions in your owner's manual.

For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. I recommend going with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2266 as well as the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380. The base plate kit is custom for your Honda Fit and the Alpha tow bar is rated at 6,500 lbs (more than enough to tow the vehicle) and comes with safety cables.

The wiring I recommend using is the Flexco-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. Once this is installed you just have to connect the coiled wire from your Fit to your motorhome and you are good to go! Another thing that I like about this kit is that you can install a Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25, by connecting it from your battery to the middle pin, and keep your battery from draining.

You may need to remove some fuses before you flat tow your vehicle. If this is the case I also recommend installing a fuse bypass to make life much easier. If you have an ATM fuse use part # RM76512 but if not use part # RM76511.

My favorite braking system to recommend is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251. After the initial installation you will barely notice that this unit is inside your vehicle (since it is a permanent install) and you will find that it is easy to setup before you tow. All you have to do is connect the breakaway kit and then turn the unit on! To ensure proper operation of the tail lights on your Fit while flat towing you will also need to install the Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400.

Most flat towing setups require a high-low adapter for the tow bar to remain level while towing. I have linked our selection of adapters for you to check out as well as an article that will help you determine which is the best one for your application.

I have attached some videos and helpful articles for you to check out as well.