2nd Generation (GE 08-present)The New Fit... Generation specific talk and questions here.
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Does everything look like it will fit alright? Suggestions? Thanks!
I would try to keep that weight down as well. I put two bikes on my rack (around 50-55 lbs), and it can get pretty bouncy. I've checked the bolts after every few trips, and they haven't come loose. I could see a bunch of extra weight on there causing some unintended flexing in the frame or even the front end raising up, which would be very bad on a turn.
Maybe you should look into a front-mounted rack to even things out.
Lol you guys are going to have me paranoid about this
eTrailer stated I can carry around 150lbs on my rack, shouldn't be too bad...couple coolers and were good to go!
Pic of the rear wheel fender when its loaded with 150lbs too please.
I will try to taker er' easy for ya! eTrailer installed my hitch and wiring kit free so they could make a video of my 09 Fit for their website/tutorials. I picked up this 48" 11.5cu ft. weatherproof storage back for back there as well. Might just throw all the sleeping bags and other light/bulky items back there to keep the tongue weight down.
I picked up this 48" 11.5cu ft. weatherproof storage back for back there as well. Might just throw all the sleeping bags and other light/bulky items back there to keep the tongue weight down.
Great bag find. If you don't mind, try the bag inside the Fit, too, and let us know how it fits. Might just get one and keep the items you mentioned in the bag all the time in the garage. Then to load up, just throw it in the car or on the rack (if you need the extra space that trip). That would be easier/quicker than having all those items individually on a shelf.
Great bag find. If you don't mind, try the bag inside the Fit, too, and let us know how it fits. Might just get one and keep the items you mentioned in the bag all the time in the garage. Then to load up, just throw it in the car or on the rack (if you need the extra space that trip). That would be easier/quicker than having all those items individually on a shelf.
Or you can do what I did and buy one of those plastic tubs with the plastic lids and save some major $$$. I bought a red and green one that was on sale at Target right after Christmas for super cheap. Perfect for all the camping gear
Just my 2 cents.
__________________ 09 SSM Fit Sport (DD)
07 GBM Acura TSX (Wifes DD)
01 NBP Acura CL-S (Sold)
Done: 35% Tint, Lowered (DF210's), Accord horn, LED interior lights, LED Parking lights and Fogs, Lower mesh grille, JDM Taillights, K&N Filter, Nokya Arctic White Headlight bulbs, Blacked out H emblems, Weathertech mats, Shorty antenna, Clear bra, Rear hatch applique, Bike rack hitch.
Or you can do what I did and buy one of those plastic tubs with the plastic lids and save some major $$$. I bought a red and green one that was on sale at Target right after Christmas for super cheap. Perfect for all the camping gear
That's exactly what I did. I've got a big plastic tub that all of our camping equipment is permanently stored in. I just try to remember to open it up a few days before the trip to let the musty air out. It keeps everything nice and tidy.
This is the rear sway/stabilizer bar I was refering to (link below). I thought it was same connect points to the frame as my hitch receiver but I can't tell where this is actually connecting in the picture. Essentially I can't see why it wouldn't accomplish the same. If not anything yes it make the frame more stable especially in the rear of the car which is needed more on car with a hatch due to the lack of structural framing (= less frame/body twisting)????
A number of us have trailer hitches. That said, you are strongly recommended to install airlift shocks on the rear. Consult the suspension and braking posts for DIY and other insights.
Putting loads behind the rear wheels does very squirrelly things to Fit suspension geometry so highway speeds can be very dicey. Antisway bars are not an answer.
A number of us have trailer hitches. That said, you are strongly recommended to install airlift shocks on the rear. Consult the suspension and braking posts for DIY and other insights.
Putting loads behind the rear wheels does very squirrelly things to Fit suspension geometry so highway speeds can be very dicey. Antisway bars are not an answer.
You totally took my post out of context I think.
At the time I was thinking the trailer hitch bolted to the same locations at the anti sway bars. I was just going off a pic and was corrected by another member. That is in the past...we have moved on from that discussion.
Yes I have read your post over the air shocks. In my opinion for instances like mine (bike rack only) I don't see the need for air shocks for 50lbs of bikes. Yes for Reako situations if he does add 150+lbs to the back of a platform I would definitely recommend looking into air shocks or beefier suspension.
I drove 70-75mph with two bikes on the back on a 30 mph wind gust day a couple weeks back. I had no "squirrelly" instances what so ever. I am lowered so that could have helped. I am lowered and I think this suspension is pretty darn beefy. No problems when ever I load my car up. Smart loading and common sense on what you can and cannot carry in our little big cars is the key for everyone.
__________________ 09 SSM Fit Sport (DD)
07 GBM Acura TSX (Wifes DD)
01 NBP Acura CL-S (Sold)
Done: 35% Tint, Lowered (DF210's), Accord horn, LED interior lights, LED Parking lights and Fogs, Lower mesh grille, JDM Taillights, K&N Filter, Nokya Arctic White Headlight bulbs, Blacked out H emblems, Weathertech mats, Shorty antenna, Clear bra, Rear hatch applique, Bike rack hitch.
Or you can do what I did and buy one of those plastic tubs with the plastic lids and save some major $$$. I bought a red and green one that was on sale at Target right after Christmas for super cheap. Perfect for all the camping gear
Just my 2 cents.
We use tubs sometimes, too. The thing I don't like about 'em is that you're stuck with whatever the tub dimensions are, and if they're not full, there's wasted space that you can't get back. Soft-sided bags can be collapsed or squeezed for more efficient packing. That's usually not a big issue, but I know our week-long Big Bend trips would usually have the Passat Wagon pretty full, so I imagine space will be a premium in the Fit.
Thanks for the diy's. Anyone have clearance issues with a T1R Exhaust on the GE8?
It should fit as long as the exaust sits up high enough... Here is a another post where we discussed this but with the HKS exhaust. Also with some measurements. Hope this helps...
I picked up this 48" 11.5cu ft. weatherproof storage back for back there as well. Might just throw all the sleeping bags and other light/bulky items back there to keep the tongue weight down.
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