Parts Needed To Flat Tow A 2012 Honda Fit
Updated 02/17/2026 | Published 06/20/2024
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Can you flat tow a 2012 honda fit? And if so what parts do I need.
asked by: Jennifer M
Expert Reply:
Hi Jennifer,
From what I can find in the online owner's manual you should be able to flat tow your 2012 Honda Fit, but you'll have a list of steps to complete to get it ready to tow. As for the parts needed I have the following recommendations:
Baseplate: Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM9519236.
Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR. This tow bar comes with safety cables included and has a built in rise/drop to help keep itself level between the motorhome and Fit.
Tow Bar Wiring: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This will transfer your motorhome's light signals to the tail lights of the Fit.
Braking System: If your motorhome has hydraulic brakes then you'll want the Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo # SM99251. If it has air brakes then you'll need the Demco Air Force One # SM99243 instead. If your brake light overrides your turn signals while towing then you'll also want to install the brake lite relay kit # RM-88400.
You'll also need to pull the Accessory Radio Fuse #61 to prevent the battery from draining.
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Heather A.
2/17/2026
Hey Jennifer, how did everything go getting your 2012 Honda Fit ready to flat tow? Were the Demco base plate and etrailer tow bar a good match for your setup? Your update could make it easier for others planning a similar tow.