Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 Honda Fit Behind a Motor Home
Question:
I read some of your answer but I am not clear on three things: pull plate ez4 or ez5 - what is the difference? Which one works best with the falcon 2 tow bar? can I use the car lights and power them directly with the rv I dont want to install magnetic lights on the car? What is the required kit to do so? Where the safety rigid cables are being connected to the car? Pull plate or car frame or else?
asked by: Christian L
Expert Reply:
Basically, the difference between EZ4 base plates # RM-521569-4 and EZ5 base plates # RM-521569-5 for the 2015 Honda Fit is the design of the draw bar arms. The EZ4 base plate arms have a wide flat front to attach to the Roadmaster tow bar crossbar.
The EZ5 base plate arms have 2-prong ends that attach directly to the tow bar without the use of the crossbar. Both sets will work with the Falcon 2 tow bar # RM-520 but the EZ5 would be easier to use.
The base plates include short safety cables that you will need to attach to the vehicle frame and then to the base plate assembly somewhere. there is no specific place they have to go so basically what ever works.
For safety cables to go from the motor home to the vehicle you would use something like # RM-643 and they attach to little tabs adjacent to the base plate arms.
Since you do not want to use a magnetic light kit you can use diode kit # 154-792-118158. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.
It also looks like you will need to pull fuses to flat tow your Fit. Consult the owners manual to confirm. To make this process as easy as flipping a switch you can use fuse bypass # RM76512 and # RM76511 for the 2 fuses that have to be pulled.
And finally, most states now require a supplemental braking system in the vehicle being flat towed. the preferred system for our installers is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO proportional system # SM99251. It will apply the Fit 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.
I have included 2 helpful links to our series of help articles on flat towing for you.
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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