Flat Towing Parts Needed for 2018 Honda Fit With Manual Transmission

Updated 07/07/2020 | Published 07/03/2020

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Question:

Does the attached parts list meet all my requirements? I'm relying on your guidance to ensure I only have to order once with no returns! Towing related equipment for 2018 Honda FIT Sport Manual Transmission RM-521571-5 Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate Kit. FIT tab center line (CL) 15.25 in. RV hitch CL 17 in Tow Bar RM-676 Roadmaster Night Hawk all terrain/non binding with LED. Includes 6-7 straight power cord with tow car 6 pin adapter, security cables, wire channel. No locks Wiring Kit RM-152 Diode wiring kit from Night Hawk 6 pin adapter to brake, turn and running lights RM 156-25 Roadmaster charge line kit for towed vehicle Fuse Bypass Not required if RM156-25 installed Supplemental Brake System Blue OX Patriot Braking System BLU37TR. Least invasive. Disconnect only install Brake Light relay Kit Not required with RM152 and nighthawk towbar? Hitch Adapter RM-070 2 in RM hi/low adapter. Tab Ht 15.25 in. RV 17 in. Is an adapter required for a 1.75 in difference? 24920 Draw Tight trailer hitch class I. Higher ground clearance than Curt

asked by: Chris R

Expert Reply:

I'd be happy to confirm the parts you mentioned for your 2018 Honda Fit in order to flat tow it:

- Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521571-5

- Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676

- Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-152

- Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25
This can be used if you do not want to pull fuses and use the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch # RM76512 and # RM76511. If your motorhome does not have a charge line you will also need the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes # RM-156-75.

- Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System # BLU37TR will NOT work with the Honda Fit due to its floor plan so you will need the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System # RM-9400
The Brake-Light Relay comes with Even Brake so is not required separately.

- Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars # RM-070
This depends on where you measured the height of the RV's hitch. You need a high-low adapter if the difference is more than 3 inches. So if you measured from the ground to the TOP of your motorhome's hitch and it was 17 inches you would NOT need the adapter. If you measured from the ground to the BOTTOM of your motorhome's hitch you would need to add an additional 2 inches (to take into account the hitch opening) and you WOULD need the adapter.

In regards to the trailer hitch receiver, you are correct that the right option for your 2018 Honda Fit is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24920.