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• Procedures and Equipment for Flat Towing 2016 Fiat 500 Manual Transmission
  When flat towing your 2016 Fiat 500 Easy, you'd leave the steering wheel unlocked to avoid tire scrub. I've checked the owner's manual, as well as the industry resources at my disposal and have found that it's not necessary to pull any fuses or disconnect the battery. To flat tow a vehicle, you'll need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring solution so the vehicle taillights work along with those of the tow vehicle, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/lo adapter. For...
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• Troubleshooting Why Stop Light Function On Flat Tow Wiring Of Fiat Not Working
  Based on your information, you need a stop light switch to complete your flat towing setup of your Fiat which is very common. I recommend the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit, Item # RM-751455. This switch wires directly into the fuse box for constant current. Before flat towing your Fiat, be sure to consult the owner's manual for recommendation or suggestions. I have also included some helpful links to additional information for you to check out.
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• What Is Needed To Flat Tow 2012 Fiat 500
  With Roadmaster brand base plates installed on your 2012 Fiat 500 but missing the arms, you simply need to select Roadmaster Replacement Arms for Base Plate Kits, # RM-ARMS and scroll to the pdf of "Installation Details" to complete the form. Because Roadmaster (currently) only offers the # 522013-1A for your vehicle, this makes it easy to identify what your part number. But please verify against the tag on what is installed. If you are not only missing the arms but the cross bar too,...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2013 Fiat 500 Sport
  To flat tow your 2013 Fiat 500 Sport it will need to have a manual transmission and you'll need the following components: Baseplate: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2800. Tow Bar: Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7380. This tow bar also includes safety cables so you won't have to purchase them separately. Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This diode kit will splice into your tail light wiring to display your motorhome's traffic...
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• Why Is The Stop Light Switch Needed On A 2012 Fiat 500
  I am not entirely sure I understand what you are asking. The reason that you will need to install the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit part # RM-751455 on your 2012 Fiat 500 is because the stop light circuit goes dead while the vehicle is in tow. Since the stop light circuit goes dead while in tow there would be no way to signal the motorhome that the brakes in the vehicle are being applied by way of a supplemental braking system. Therefore, a stop light switch kit is needed. The power...
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• Can Wiring From Stay-IN-Play DUO Controller be Connected to Tow Bar Wiring on 2014 Fiat 500
  Yes, you can connect the wiring from the controller that comes with the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 to the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 you've installed on your 2014 Fiat 500. I don't have any specific routing instructions for the wiring other than you'll want to avoid any hot or moving parts, and there should be a grommet or something of the sort that allows you to pass the wiring through the floorboard or kick...
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• Will Older Falcon Tow Bar Fit Roadmaster Base Plates for a 2015 Fiat 500 Pop
  Your Falcon tow bar will work with Roadmaster base plates # 522013-1A for the 2015 Fiat 500 Pop. Most Roadmaster tow bars use that crossbar you mentioned and it is still used for the new versions of the Falcon series. The tow bar, assuming it is in good working order, will work well with your Fiat. No worries, it sounds like you have things under control! If you do not have safety cables I recommend # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. If you do not yet...
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• Base Plates For 2012 Fiat 500C With Roadmaster Falcon 5250 Tow Bar
  We can get your 2012 Fiat 500C set up with baseplates for your Roadmaster Falcon 5250 tow bar, and I verified directly with Roadmaster that the correct fit for your Fiat is the following: - Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 522013-1A You mentioned other hardware, and while there isn't any other hardware needed for the base plates, I'll go ahead and list out the other parts you'll need to flat tow your Fiat 500C in case you need those parts. - Safety Chains: Roadmaster Safety...
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• Recommendations for Towing a 2017 Fiat 500 Behind a Motorhome
  If you have the automatic transmission, then your 2017 Fiat 500 FWD must be towed using a tow dolly like # RM-2050-1. This is due to the transmission design style to prevent damage. If you have the manual 5 speed, you can tow it as it with a speed restriction of 65 mph. If you have the manual 5 speed transmission, I recommend the following: *Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 522013-1A *Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-520 *Safety...
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• Can the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock Be Used for Flat Towing?
  Neither the item # e98882 and the item # e98880 locking hitch pins have an official weight capacity because it exceeds what the trailer hitches are capable of. They can easily handle a 2015 Fiat 500 being flat towed behind your Forest River RV. I have some recommendations on parts you will need to flat tow your 2015 Fiat 500. You are going to need a tow-bar, a baseplate kit, a safety cables, tail light wiring harness, supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. I have...
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• Flat Tow Set-Up For 2015 Fiat 500
  We can help you with this, I have attached a couple short help articles that provide an explanation of the needed parts and their function that you will hopefully find of value. You are looking at five primary components for a safe flat towing setup. These are (1) Base Plates that mount to the front of your 2015 Fiat 500 and provide the mounting point between the car and the motorhome for the (2) Tow Bar. You will also need (3) Safety Cables in case a failure of the Tow Bar occurs, this...
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• 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...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 Fiat 500 Behind a Motor Home
  I went out to the warehouse and opened up a box of the Blue Ox base plates # BX2801. They do indeed have removable tabs! We are going to take new pictures to show all the parts including the tabs. In addition to the base plates you will also need a compatible tow bar. I recommend the Alpha # BX7380. It is rated for up to 6,500 pounds and includes safety cables. I have linked a review video for you. For lighting you can use a magnetic kit such as # RM-2120 or for a more permanent solution...
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• How to Flat-Tow a 2015 Fiat 500
  In order to flat-tow a 2015 Fiat 500 with all four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome you are going to need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, tail light wiring harness, supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. There may also be a few other smaller components that are needed depending on the options the vehicle is equipped with. For a tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar part # RM-676. The Nighthawk is one of the best tow bars...
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• Recommended Supplemental Braking System to Flat Tow a 2019 Fiat 500
  The supplemental braking system I recommend for a 2019 Fiat 500 is the Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System part # SM99251 if the coach has hydraulic brakes or the Air Force One Supplemental Braking System part # SM99243 if the coach has air brakes. The Stay-IN-Play and Air Force One are two of my favorites because they are generally easier to install than most other permanent options. If you will not be installing the system yourself then the easier install means you could potentially...
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• List of Parts Needed to Tow Flat-Tow a 2018 Fiat 500 Abarth
  I have attached a list of parts below that you will need to flat-tow your 2018 Fiat 500 Abarth. Please note, Demco does not make a set of base plates for this vehicle but you can still use your Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar part # DM9511013 with the adapter listed below. Demco Tow Bar Adapter for Roadmaster Base Plates part # DM9523001 Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 522013-1A Curt Towed-Vehicle RV Harness part # C58911 SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking...
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• Flat Towing Set Up for 2013 Fiat 500
  I would be happy to help you set up your 2013 Fiat 500 for flat towing. You can only flat-tow your Fiat if it has a manual transmission. If you have an automatic transmission you will need the Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly w/ Disc Brakes - Tilt Bed Frame - 4,800 lbs - Wide Tread item # DM9713093. You are going to need a tow bar, base plate kit, wiring harness for lights, supplemental braking system, a battery charge line, stop light switch, and potentially a high low adapter. If you don't...
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• ICX Transmitter Installation On 2013 Fiat 500 With Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Braking System
  For your 2013 Fiat 500, the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit - Fiat # RM-751455 is required as well as the 12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps # RM-9332. The stop light switch lets you know in your motorhome when the brakes of your Fiat are being applied and the green wire connects to the black wire of the switch and then to terminal 1 of the ICX transmitter. The power for the switch comes directly from the vehicle battery thru a fuse so the ignition position is not an issue as it is bypassed....
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• Recommended Base Plates For 2012 FIAT 500C Pop And Complete System
  For your 2012 FIAT 500C Pop, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 522013-1A which is a confirmed fit. The brackets on this baseplate system are easy to install and remove with a simple twist to lock or unlock them. I recommend mountiing these baseplates using Loctite Threadlocker # LT37420. For a tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motor Home Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-520 which will fit with these baseplates and your vehicle. I...
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• What is the Best Way to Tow a 2012 Fiat 500 Behind a Motorhome
  According to the owner's manual for a 2012 Fiat 500 with a manual transmission (excluding 500c and 500 Abarth), the vehicle can be flat towed with all four wheels down and dolly towed with either the front two or rear two wheels off of the ground. In regards to which is better between flat-tow and dolly tow, they both have their benefits. If you have a leased vehicle or don't want to make any modifications as you plan to exchange it, dolly tow would be your best option but if you plan to...
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