Can 2015 Honda Fit With Manual Transmission be Flat Towed Behind Motorhome
Question:
I already have a blue ox Alpha which I currently tow a Cj7, what blue ox baseplate do I need?
asked by: J. B
Expert Reply:
I took a look at the owner's manual for a 2015 Honda Fit and it states that if the vehicle has a manual transmission it CAN be flat towed; if it has an automatic transmission it cannot be flat towed behind a motorhome.
There are a number of parts you're going to need in order to flat tow a '15 Fit with a manual transmission, starting with compatible base plates. I recommend the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-521569-5 because the brackets will be hidden away so the Fit can maintain a clean look. For a tow bar I recommend going with the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 because of how easy the tow bar is to connect to the base plates as well as its long arms, which make it easier to maneuver when towing; you will also need safety chains # RM-643.
For a wiring kit that will allow your Honda's lights to function while being towed you can use the Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. Since fuses will also need to be pulled in order to flat tow the Fit I highly recommend using the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass # RM76511 and FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch # RM76512.
A supplemental braking system is a requirement in most states and I highly recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play # SM99251 for this. This is a proportional braking system which is a one-time install which you can leave in so you'll never have to deactivate or reactivate it. You will also need to use Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400 along with your supplemental braking system to keep your Fit's brake signal from overriding the turn signal sent by your motorhome.
Finally, it is likely you will need a high-low adapter such as # RM-076 to keep your tow bar level with your tow vehicle. The adapter you need is going to depend on some measurements you'll need to take. I have added a link to a help article on high-low adapters which explains the measurements you'll need, as well as a link to our page with our selection of adapters for you to check out.
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J.b.
10/19/2018
I already have a blue ox Alpha which I currently tow a Cj7, what blue ox baseplate do I need?