2019 Honda Fit Flat Towing Set-Up Recommendations
Question:
I have a 2019 Honda fit, manual tranny I wish to tow behind my motorhome. Would want a tow bar that is self aligning, one person can hookup. Motor home is a gas engine hydraulic brakes. Braking on the fit needs to be removable in the event I want to tow a different vehicle. What system do you recommend?
asked by: George B
Expert Reply:
I believe I have just the parts for you!
For your 2019 Honda Fit, I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521571-5 for your base plate. This base plate is great because the drawbars are so easy to operate. Simply, insert them into the brackets and twist to lock them into place. To remove them, all you need to do is pull the built in pin to disengage the lock, then twist and pull. Since you mention you want one person to be able to handle hookup, this will do a great job in providing an easy hookup/disconnect.
For a braking system, since you do not want a permanent option incase you wish to move the system to a different vehicle, I recommend the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System # RM-9400. This lightweight system makes it a breeze to transport between towed vehicles. Also, the Even Brake features a built in inertia sensor which will detect deceleration and will signal the system to apply the brakes.
If your Fit is not equipped with the smart entry system, then you'll need to pull the 20 Amp Front ACC Socket, and the 7.5 Amp ACC Fuses located in the interior fuse box when flat towing for more than 8 hours.
To avoid having to pull fuses every time you plan to flat tow, I recommend a fuse bypass kit; # RM76512 will be used for the 20 amp fuse, and # RM76511 will be used for the 7.5 amp fuse. With this bypass kit, you will alleviate having to pull and replace fuses every time you flat tow.
Finally, to complete the flat tow set up, if you're interested, you'll need:
- A tow bar # RM-676
- Tow bar wiring # RM-154
- High low adapter # RM-048-4
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Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 4" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW
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- Tow Bar
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Pole Flat Connectors
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs
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- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass - 13" - 20-Amp Mini-Fuse
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
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- Engine Compartment
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicle - (2) 20-Amp ATM Mini-Fuses
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
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- Engine Compartment
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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