Expert Answers about Fiat 500L

• Recommended Flat Tow Package for 2014 Fiat 500L
• To flat tow your 2014 Fiat 500L you will need several items, a base plate kit, tow bar, safety chains, tow bar wiring to link indicator lights and a supplemental braking system. - Base Plates, Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM-522014-5 - Tow Bar, Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520 (Please note the linked product review video) - Safety Cables, RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables, # RM-643 - Wiring, Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit,...
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• Capacity of Trailer Hitch for 2017 Fiat 500L
• The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11364 has a 2,000 lb towing capacity and a 200 lb tongue weight capacity although your 2017 Fiat 500L may have a lower rated capacity so you will need to check your owner's manual to determine what the capacity of your vehicle is and go by the lowest-rated component. If your trailer and mobility scooter fall under the weights of the hitch or vehicle it will be safe to tow. As for installation expense, that can vary widely but a certified mechanic should...
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• Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2014 Fiat 500L Carrying 60 lb Cargo Bike
• The Thule EasyFold part # TH903202 would be the best option for carrying your cargo bike with a Class I hitch like the Curt part # C11364 which fits your 2014 Fiat 500L. I attached an install video for the hitch and bike rack for you to check out as well.
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• Does Curt Trailer Hitch 11364 Fit a 2014 Fiat 500L
• Curt trailer hitch # C11364 was specifically designed to fit the 2014 Fiat 500L. The review suggests that there is no fishwire included. One of our other experts checked this and found no fishwire was included so # 80101-1 would be needed as well. The ease of installation is relative to the vehicle the hitch is being installed on and not the hitch so much. Installation of a hitch on this vehicle is not difficult, just time consuming. Regarding a lack of holes in the bumper the reviewer...
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• Carrying Two Large Bikes on a 2017 Fiat 500L
• The Thule OutWay, part # TH45JV, is confirmed to fit your 2017 Fiat 500L. The rack will handle large bikes as long as they aren't too heavy. It can handle bikes up to 33 pounds each. You also probably need a bike frame adapter bar like the Swagman Deluxe, part # 64005. This creates the horizontal tube to hang the bikes from to keep them level if the bikes don't have that bar. If your bikes are too heavy for the OutWay then I recommend adding a trailer hitch receiver to your Fiat because...
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• Will the Curt Hitch part # C11364 Allow the Spare Tire to Be Kept on a 2015 Fiat 500L
• Yes, the Curt Hitch part # C11364 will allow you to retain the spare tire mounted underneath your vehicle and will fit your 2015 Fiat 500L. I attached an install picture that shows the hitch installed with the spare tire intact as well.
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• Where do the Spacer Blocks Go for Curt Trailer Hitch Installation on a 2014 Fiat 500L
• What the diagram is trying to show is that the bolt and spacer block get routed through one access hole and the bolt will stick out of the adjacent hole with the block keeping it in place. So the block and bolt head are inside the bumper with the threaded part of the bolt sticking out. The bolt and block will need to be fishwired into place by running the bolt leader through the hole the bolt will eventually stick out of and then out through an access hole. You will then put the block...
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• Which Frost Plug for Kats Heater for 2014 Fiat 500L
• I checked with Kat's and they don't list a specific frost plug to use with the Kat's frost plug heater part # KH11487 that you referenced which means you can use it on the easiest one you have access to. I know that's not super helpful but you would basically need to try and gain as much access as you can to the block of the Fiat and look for the frost plug that is the easiest to access.
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• Curt Trailer Hitch Installation For 2014 Fiat 500L
• I spoke with my contact at Curt and he told me that they have not received any complaints about fit on the 2014 Fiat 500L with the C11364 hitch. I went to the warehouse and opened the hardware package that is included with the trailer hitch. There is no fishwire included in the kit so you can order part # 80101-1. I have included a video showing how you fish wire bolts for an installation. At about the 50 second mark of the video our installer shows how to fish the wire through. This is...
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• Parts Recommendation to Flat Tow a 2014 Fiat 500l
• Yes, the RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 that you referenced can be used to flat tow your 2014 Fiat 500L. You will need to also get the correct base plate kit for your 2014 Fiat 500L. If you have a Lounge, Easy, Pop or Trekking model you would want the part # RM-522014-4. This would work well with the Falcon 2. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and not have...
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• How to Pull a 2019 Fiat 500L Behind a Motor Home
• I do have a solution for you but the reason you are not seeing a base plate for your 2019 Fiat 500L is because the owners manual for your 2019 Fiat 500L says that it can not be flat towed. According to the owners manual you will have to use a tow dolly with the front wheels of your Fiat 500L off of the ground. The tow dolly that I recommend is the Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly with Disc Brakes # DM9713045. This tow dolly is made in the USA, features hydraulic disc brakes for safe, controlled...
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• Roof Rack for Fiat 500L with Glass Roof
• Thule is a leading European roof rack maker who does extensive fit testing so I checked with them directly for a roof rack fit for the 2013-2019 Fiat 500L hatchback with the glass roof. My contact there confirmed their WingBar Evo rack system works for both types of glass roof on the 500L. I checked the online manual for the 2018 500L and it indicates a 110-lb weight rating for the roof. If your printed manual differs go by your manual instead of the online copy I reviewed. For a black...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2014 Fiat 500L with Manual Transmission Behind a Motor Home
• The 2014 Fiat 500L Trekking, Easy, Pop, and Lounge can all be flat towed behind a motor home as long as they have a manual transmission and they can all use base plates # RM-522014-5. In addition to the base plates you will also need a compatible tow bar. The Falcon 2 # RM-520 is compatible and is the most popular option. I have included a link to a video review of this tow bar for you. You will also need safety cables and lighting. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled...
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• Frost Plug Heater that Fits 2016 Fiat 500L with 1.4 liter
• I checked with Kat's and they don't list a specific frost plug to use with the Kat's frost plug heater part # KH11487 that you referenced which means you can use it on the easiest one you have access to.
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• Will Thule Gateway Pro Trunk-Mounted 3-Bike Carrier Fit 2014 Fiat 500L
• I called my contact at Thule and they verified the Gateway Pro 3-Bike Rack, part # TH78VR is a fit for your 500L. When installing the carrier you will use the FitDial system setting of 10 for a good fit on your car. For another great bike carrier I recommend the Thule OutWay 3-Bike Rack, part # TH56BV. This is one of our best bike carriers because it uses only 2 retractable coated steel cables with hooks to hold the bike carrier. Most trunk mount carriers use 6 straps, normally made of...
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• Tow Bar Wiring Kit Recommendation for 2014 Fiat 500L
• 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. Price is below as well.
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• Parts Recommendation for Flat Towing a 2014 Fiat 500L
• I pulled up a copy of the owners manual for a 2014 Fiat 500L and found that the manual transmission vehicles are okay to flat tow as long as you put the vehicle in neutral. You need to check your owners manual to double check this. The first component you will need to flat tow your vehicle is a base plate kit. For that I would recommend the Roadmaster Base Plates # RM-522014-5. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental...
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• Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2014 Fiat 500L
• I attached a link to a page that has all of the trunk racks we offer as a fit for your 2014 Fiat 500L for you to check out but the best one I would recommend for you is the Thule Raceway part # TH45JV which is a confirmed fit. What makes this rack far superior to the others is the attachment system. It uses2 rubber coated straps to attach to the vehicle rather than 6 nylon straps like other racks. This makes installation quick and easy and the protected straps also last longer. This rack...
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• Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation For 2015 Fiat 500L
• Unfortunately the Saris Solo 1 Bike Carrier, part # SA102, is not listed as a fit for your 500L, but we do have a solution that will work for you. I recommend the Thule OutWay, part # TH945JV. This bike carrier uses 2 rubber coated straps to hold it securely on the back of your 500L and it has a locking system to deter theft. The carrier folds for easy storage when not in use.
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• Hitch Cargo Carrier, Cargo Net & Hitch Lock for 2014 Fiat 500L
• The hitches made for your 2014 Fiat 500L are the light-duty Class I type and in one of these you will need to use a Class I-compatible hitch-mount cargo carrier. One thing to keep in mind is that the combined weight of your chosen carrier and what you load onto it cannot exceed the hitch tongue weight (TW) rating of 200-lbs. This means that a good choice will be one of the lighter carriers that will not use up too much of the hitch capacity. The Curt hitch carrier # C18110 weighs in at...
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