Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Winnebago Sunstar 29VE

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2009 Honda Fit automatic towed behind my 2017 Winnebago Sunstar 29VE. has 7 pin and 2 hitch but nothing else. Looking for a flat tow set up please

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Hey Mike, we do have the parts you would need to flat tow your 2009 Honda Fit behind your 2017 Winnebago Sunstar 29VE. The first thing you'll need is a base plate kit like the Blue Ox part # BX2253 which is my favorite design because of how well it is made and how easy it is to connect/disconnect.

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. The other end of the harness is a 7-way like what your Winnebago has as well.

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.

Have you flat towed a vehicle before?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

9/29/2025

Hey Mike, did you find the setup for flat towing your Honda Fit behind your Winnebago worked well for you? I'm curious to know how it all came together, as it could help others looking to do the same.

Answer 1

Hey Rick, the correct adapter to from a Blue Ox base plate like the part #BX2253 to a Demco tow bar would be the part #DM9523041 and you'd be set. Do you have the rest of your flat towing setup picked out already as well?

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

The 2013 Honda Fit Online Reference Manual on page 159 states that both manual and automatic transmission equipped Fit models can indeed be towed behind a motor home if the specific preparation procedures shown are followed. Those procedures are…

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Answer 4

The Blue Ox #BX2253 is indeed the correct base plate for your 2011 Honda Fit Sport, it's compatible with all Fit models according to Blue Ox. In addition to the base plates, you'll need a few other items to complete your flat towing setup.…

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Answer 5

Hey Dan, thanks for reaching out! I'll start off with the hitch since flat towing parts are a longer list. For the hitch you need the EcoHitch #EH47FR as it's the only one that fits the 2010 Mini Cooper S Series. If you don't already have…

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Answer 6

Honda no longer allows their vehicles to be flat towed. In one section of the current printing of the 2013 Fit owner's manual it covers emergency towing and has the following statement: "Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or…

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Answer 7

I checked the owner's manual and you can flat tow your 2013 Honda Fit. The items needed to tow your Fit will include base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, wiring, a braking system, and maybe a high-low hitch adapter. I know you already installed…

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