Recommendation For Flat Towing A 2013 Honda Fit  

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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 base plates so as long as they are a match for your Fit you will be fine. The base plate I would normally recommend is the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate, Item # 521190-1.

If you have Roadmaster base plates then I recommend the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain, Item # RM-576, that also it includes safety cables. Let me know if something else and I can make a recommendation for them.

For lighting, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode Wiring Kit Item # RM-15267 that will use your vehicle's tail lights and also includes 7-wire to 6-wire coiled electrical cord. You will need to pull fuse(s) during towing. A possible option is a fuse bypass like Item # RM76511.

For brakes, I recommend the SMI Stay-In-Play Braking System, Item # SM99251, because it is a great proportional braking system that has a convenient one time set-up.

A high-low hitch adapter may also be needed to keep your vehicle fairly level while being flat towed. A "safe zone" of 3 inches above or 3 inches below level must be maintained while towing a vehicle. High-low adapters provide necessary rise or drop to get into the "safe zone". I have attached a link to our available selections.

Before towing your 2013 Honda Fit, check your vehicle owner's manual for suggestions and recommendations.

I have attached additional information and videos about flat towing your Fit for you to checkout.

expert reply by: Brint H

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