What Parts are Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Fiat 500 Pop Manual Transmission
Published 12/12/2023
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Need assistance in parts required to flat tow a 2012 Fiat 500 Pop with manual transmission
asked by: Roger B
Expert Reply:
The first thing you need to flat tow your 2012 Fiat 500 Pop with a manual transmission is a base plate kit. For that I recommend the Blue Ox part # BX2801 that fits your vehicle as the Blue Ox base plate kits are the easiest to use and are really well made.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 which comes with safety cables. 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.
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