Can a 2011 Honda Civic Be Flat Towed 4 Wheels Down?
Question:
Will the transmission let the car be towed 4wheel down
asked by: Larry
Helpful Expert Reply:
According to your owners manual, your vehicle is not able to be flat towed. Doing so is against the manufacturer recommendation and warranty.
Many people have towed a 2011 Honda Civic 4 wheels down and obviously there are manufacturers that make all the parts to do so. If you choose to do this, you will need baseplates, tow bar, safety cables, electrical wiring, supplemental braking system, and high low adapter. Here are my recommendations if you go that route:
-Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX2243
-Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 6,500 lbs # BX7380 (includes safety cables)
-Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord # RM-152-98146-7
-Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251
-Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400
You will also need a high-low adapter and I've linked a page to your options as well as an article to assist with determining the correct fit.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
more information >
Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
more information >
Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
more information >
Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
more information >
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