Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Fiat 500
Updated 08/18/2025 | Published 12/05/2018
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Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar with Adjustable-Width Arms - A-Frame - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs Item # BX7322 Demco Classic Base Plate Kit Item # DM9518300 If I buy these two Items one for the RV and the other for the Fiat 2013 500 ..... it will be enough or I will need more accessories so that this complete
asked by: Jose T
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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 Tow Bar # RM-520 are the Coiled Cables # RM-643 which are rated for up to 6,000 lbs.
For wiring I recommend the Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 because it has a clean look and gives you a plug-in-play style connection after the initial installation.
Then for a supplemental braking system I recommend either the Air Force One # SM99243 if your motorhome has air or air-over-hydraulic brakes, or the Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251 if you have hydraulic brakes on your motorhome. These install in such a way that you can't see them when you aren't flat towing plus they are very easy to set up when it comes time to tow your Fiat.
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.
Attached are some installation videos that you can rerefence as well.
Nancy W.
8/17/2025
What doesn’t the whole set up cost to flat tow a fiat 500
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Jose T.
12/5/2018
Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar with Adjustable-Width Arms - A-Frame - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs Item # BX7322 Demco Classic Base Plate Kit Item # DM9518300 If I buy these two Items one for the RV and the other for the Fiat 2013 500 ..... it will be enough or I will need more accessories so that this complete