Expert Answers about Fiat 500
- Can Roadmaster Dual Hitch Adapter RM-077-4 be Used with Flat Towing Setup
- Yes the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-4 can be used with a flat towing setup like you have currently to tow your Fiat 500.
view full answer... - Recommended Tow Bar and Base Plates for 2015 Fiat 500
- The tow bar and base plate kit I recommend for a 2015 Fiat 500 is the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 522013-1A and the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar part # RM-522. This is a great setup which includes removable arms for a clean look while not in tow and an easy to use tow bar.
In regards to a supplemental braking system, you'd need a system to manually depress the brakes like the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System part # BLU37TR. The brake controller...
view full answer... - Supplemental Braking System Recommendation to Flat Tow a 2012 Fiat 500 Behind an RV
- In the world of supplemental braking systems the discontinued AutoStop BX8893 is one of the more difficult installations. While it seems like a simple set up the reality is that routing the cable to the brake pedal can be complicated. Also if the breakaway system is used BRK3050 and gets tripped the system has to be sent back to the manufacturer to reset it. In short I would advise against this system and go with a less complicated braking system.
One of the preferred systems for our installers...
view full answer... - Best Way to Transport Bikes with a 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth
- For a hitch for the 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth you would want the Curt hitch # C11347. This is a Class I trailer hitch rated for up to 2 bikes at most.
For a 2-bike, Class I hitch compatible rack I recommend the Thule T2 Pro XTR, # TH23JV. This platform style rack holds the bikes at the wheels so it will not touch the frame of the road bikes. It does come with some locks but has space for some additional locks. To use all of the possible locking features you would need to add a 6-pack of...
view full answer... - Can 2013 Fiat 500 with Separate Taillights be Wired for Flat Towing with Diodes for Combined
- Your situation is a very common one and the solution you proposed is the easiest and most popular solution. Like you mentioned you'd be wiring up the separate taillights to function like combined ones. You'd need a total of 4 diodes which we have that as a 4 pack with part # RM-794.
I attached the correct diagram you'd need to use for your application.
view full answer... - Easy to Install Supplemental Braking for 2012 Fiat 500 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. This is definitely the easiest to install and performs the best so it's the way to go.
view full answer... - Will Roadmaster Brake Pedal Adapter # RM-9329-VW Fit Roadmaster 9700 and 2014 Fiat 500
- Yes, the Replacement Brake Pedal Clamp for Roadmaster Supplemental Braking Systems # RM-9329-VW does fit the Roadmaster 9700 Portable Supplemental Braking System # RM-9700 and would also work with the smaller pedal design of your 2014 Fiat 500.
view full answer... - Recommended Thule Roof Rack Components for a 2012 Fiat 500
- As long as your 2012 Fiat 500 is a 3-door with no existing rails or cross bars and is not a Lounge model the Thule Rapid Traverse Roof-Rack Foot Pack # TH480R that you referenced would be the correct foot pack to complete a roof rack on your vehicle.
The rest of the needed components to complete a roof rack would be Thule AeroBlade Load Bars # TH711200, Thule Roof Rack Fit Kit # THKIT1611.
view full answer... - Choosing Between Hitch Mount or Trunk Mounted Bike Rack for 2012 Fiat 500
- Purely by nature of the way it attaches to the vehicle, a hitch mounted rack would be the most secure. The rack's shank is secured to the receiver tube of the hitch, held in place by a steel hitch pin. The hitch is bolted to the undercarriage of the vehicle for an extremely strong installation. If you wanted to go the hitch route, I'd recommend the Curt Class I hitch, part # C11363 (for non-Abarth models). If you have an Abarth model, use # C11347. For a 2 bike hitch mounted rack, you can't...
view full answer... - Cargo Carrier for a 2016 Fiat 500
- For your 2016 Fiat 500, I recommend adding a trailer hitch for easy, quick loading and unloading of your additional cargo. With the cargo at a lower height, it will be easier to load than a roof solution, and overall be more economical of a solution than a roof mounted system.
For a hitch, I recommend the Curt Class I, part # C11363 for a non-Abarth model and the Curt Custom Fit Class I, part # C11347 for Abarth models.
I've included videos of both showing their no-drill, no cut installation...
view full answer... - Can 15 inch Trailer Tire be Replaced with 16 inch Trailer Tire
- The 16 inch size you mentioned isn't a standard trailer tire size so if the plan was to install a passenger vehicle tire on the trailer that would not be recommended at all. The closest trailer tire size we have to what you need is the 235/80-16 which is 30.9 inches in diameter and 10 mm wider than what you currently have.
As long as the additional size wouldn't cause a clearance issue and your old wheels have a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern a wheel like the Kenda Wheel and Tire part #...
view full answer... - Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for 2017 Fiat 500 with Spoiler
- The trunk mounted bike rack I recommend for your 2017 Fiat 500 that has a spoiler is the Yakima FullBack part # Y02634. I attached a picture of the rack installed on a 500 just like yours with a spoiler but I recommend it because it's lightweight, easy to use, has a wide contact pad on the rack to better distribute the weight of the bikes and rack on the rear of the vehicle and because it comes with locks for the bikes and for the rack to the car.
If you plan on carrying any womens or...
view full answer... - Parts Needed To Flat-Tow a 2012 Fiat 500
- It sounds like you are wanting to flat-tow a 2012 Fiat 500 behind a motorhome and if that's the case you'll need a few different components such as base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, wiring harness, and braking system. I have attached each of these components for you below. For the wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15247. It comes with everything you need and is our most popular option for this purpose.
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style...
view full answer... - Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth
- I recommend using the Thule Gateway Pro 2 Bike Rack # TH88VR for your 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth. This bike rack is a good, middle-of-the-road bike rack that combines a reasonable price and easy functionality.
There a few other things that you also might want to pick up. To add security to the rack you can use the Passive Security Strap # TH533 and Cable Lock # e98891. If any of your bikes lacks a horizontal top tube then you'll also need an adapter bar like part # HRBA-PRO so that it will...
view full answer... - Recommended Roadmaster Base Plate For 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth And Other Flat Towing Recommendations
- For your 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth, the Roadmaster base plate kit you are seeking is the Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, # 522013-1A. This is a confirmed fit for your vehicle. I recommend using Loctite Threadlocker 262 - High Strength - Up to 3/4" Nuts/Bolts - 0.20-Fl-Oz Tube, # LT37420, when installing.
If you need recommendations for the rest of your towing system, I've listed compatible parts for you.
For a tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding...
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Wiring Harness for 2012 Fiat 500
- I recommend the Tow Ready Wiring Harness # 118546 for your 2012 Fiat 500. This harness plugs in at your taillights and requires only one single wire to be run to the engine compartment where it will connect to the battery positive terminal through the included fuse holder. The linked article will help you with the routing of this one wire.
This Tow Ready harness is a powered converter that protects your car's delicate wiring from the risk of shorts or overloads. It provides a 4-pole flat...
view full answer... - Trunk-Mount Bike Carrier Recommendation for 2012 Fiat 500 POP
- Your 2012 Fiat 500 with the Pop trim package can be equipped with a range of different trunk-mount 2-bike carriers but it can also be fitted with a hitch receiver to allow use of a hitch-mount bike rack. The benefits of a hitch-mount bike rack are three-fold; this rack type distributes the weight load of the bikes and carrier to the vehicle frame rather than to its sheet metal components, a hitch receiver can also be used for other accessory items such as cargo carriers, and hitch racks...
view full answer... - Bike Rack Solution for 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth
- The Hollywood Racks Over the Top part # HRF2-3 only fits the Pop trim versions of the 2012 Fiat 500 and not the Abarth. Instead your best option would be to go with a hitch mounted bike rack after installing the Curt Hitch part # C11347 which is a confirmed fit for the Abarth models.
For a bike rack I really like the Saris Freedom Superclamp part # SA4025F.
This is a platform bike rack that only touches the bike at the tires and only weighs 35 lbs. The biggest drawback to platform bike...
view full answer... - Will Curt Install Hitch # C11347 Fit 2018 Fiat 500 Abarth
- Thank you for sharing that with us! I am posting this on our site so that it will help future customers like you mentioned!!
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch Platform Bike Rack for a 2013 Fiat 500
- Thanks for your recent purchase of the Curt trailer hitch receiver # C11363 which has a maximum tongue weight of 200 pounds. If you still need to complete this installation, I added an installation video for you.
The Swagman platform bike racks you referenced # S64650 and # S64670 will work with the Curt trailer hitch receiver # C11363 on your 2013 Fiat 500. Depending on the length of your bikes wheelbase I would choose the one that fits best. Of these two, I recommend the # S64670 because...
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