Parts Needed to Tow a Motorcycle on a Trailer with a 2012 Fiat 500

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According to the owners manual, I can tow up to 500 lbs. For me, this capacity will include the trailer itself and a motorcycle. Because my dealership has limited experience installing hitches, Im wondering if Ill need to beef up my suspension or add shocks?...especially if my load should increase to 600 lbs. or more.

asked by: Christine

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First, since the owner's manual says 500 pounds, you will want to keep it at or under 500 pounds. The Fiat 500 is a small vehicle not really used for towing. Every pound counts and you would not want to overload it and end up with frame, drive train, or transmission damage.

Since you will be towing I recommend Curt trailer hitch # C11363. The recommended ball is # 3593. If the trailer requires a 1-7/8 inch ball (it should sway on top of the trailer coupler) then use # 19256. For a 2 inch ball use # 19258. And for trailer wiring you can use # 118546.

It is not likely that the tongue weight of a gross trailer weight of 500 pounds would cause any problems with the rear suspension on your Fiat. Tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight so you are looking at 50 to 75 pounds. This is likely well under the carrying capacity for the interior of the vehicle. It would be like carrying 50 to 75 pounds of stuff in the small cargo area at the very back.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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Parts Needed to Tow a Motorcycle on a Trailer with a 2012 Fiat 500

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