Anyone tow a Honda Fit?

[ddbowen]

Wondered if anyone had experience towing a Honda Fit with automatic transmission?

[Steve W]

Not a Honda Fit, but we did tow a Honda CRV with automatic and AWD. The vehicle towed well but getting going every morning was a bit of a nuisance as the engine first had to be run for a bit, then there was a procedure for running through the gears on the transmission. To add to the negative side of the Honda, one could only go so many miles before a stop had to be made and the procedure repeated. We now tow a Toyota Corolla which has a manual transmission and is 900 lbs lighter. A definite improvement.

[Dallas Baillio]

Use the search link above and search "Honda Fit" (without the quotation marks) and you will get many hits.

Also search "Andy Baird" on Google. He has a Lazy Daze Class C, has an extensive set of web pages, and has a section, with photos, of adapting his motorhome to tow a Honda Fit. Click on Skylarking, then under 2009 click on Having a Fit and then Follow the Leader.

Here is the initial link.

http://www.andybaird.com/travels/skylarking/

[ddbowen]

Thanks Steve! Heard there were some downsides to towing Hondas, so may take a look at other brands. I prefer simple.

Dallas, thanks for the link. Went right by it, and it had everything I was looking for including a tow bar comparison and review

Thanks again

[Dallas Baillio]

Keep in mind that most automatic transmission automobiles require modification to be towed four wheels down. I tow a 97 Honda CRV with AT. It is one of the few that do not require modification. It is true that towing it requires a series of steps as described by Steve W. I owned the CRV when I purchased my BF in 2002 and thought myself fortunate to own an AT car that needed no modification to be towed. I have not found towing preparation to be a problem.

[ddbowen]

Keep in mind that most automatic transmission automobiles require modification to be towed four wheels down. I tow a 97 Honda CRV with AT. It is one of the few that do not require modification. It is true that towing it requires a series of steps as described by Steve W. I owned the CRV when I purchased my BF in 2002 and thought myself fortunate to own an AT car that needed no modification to be towed. I have not found towing preparation to be a problem.

Dallas, I assume by modification you mean adding pumps or other transmission add-ons? I'm ok with the Honda shifter shuffle before towing and the limits on tow speed and duration. In fact we have a 2005 Pilot, (04-05 are the only ones Honda owners manual says are towable), but it weighs in over 4,400 lbs. We'd like something much lighter so that we could pack it with a few of our heavier items. Thanks for the tip on your CRV. That may be a good option.

[wood9988]

I've been towing a FIT (2010) for some time. I hardly know its right behind me.
I have removed the #16 fuse (radio) to keep the battery from running down. I don't replace the fuse to take it on trips, shopping, etc. It's just safely kept in the glove compartment.
The FIT does sit rather low so watch the steep drive ways as you will drag somewhat.
What other questions do you have?

[stevek]

I understand the new 2015 Fits can not be towed.
Not even the manual trans.
Anybody know why?

[bcope01]

I understand the new 2015 Fits can not be towed.
Not even the manual trans.
Anybody know why?

I don't see any Hondas listed in the 2015 Dinghy Towing Guide: http://webcontent.goodsam.com/motorhome ... yGuide.pdf

Perhaps Honda doesn't want to stand behind their transmission warranty if the vehicle is towed?

Have you thought about towing a Ford C-Max Hybrid automatic four-down? About the same size, maybe a little larger than the Honda Fit, fits four people plus, nice riding, and better gas mileage. I haven't set mine up for towing yet since I still tow my Smart Car, but think I will if I ever sell the Smart.

Bill

[dowellcj]

In 2015 Honda changed to a Continuous Variable Transmission, so they can no longer be towed. I think it has to do with upgrading technology and meeting fuel efficiency standards.

Caryl