News; National Post | Have automakers given up on towing?
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News; National Post | Have automakers given up on towing?
Have automakers given up on towing? | Driving
Specifically for the 2015-2017 Fit:
Previously I had a sedan and had difficulties transporting bicycles, so I installed a trailer hitch and hitch-based bike rack. This worked very well. Now that I have a Tardis-like Fit, which can hold 3 bikes inside the hatch, this is not as big an issue. Still, I'd like the option.
It looks like the Fit Owners Manual is contradictory. In one paragraph it says "If your vehicle will be towing a trailer...", which implies that the car has the ability and option to tow a trailer. A couple of lines down it then says "Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties." Does this mean that the Fit is not designed to tow a trailer, but if you wish you can take the chance. If something goes wrong your warranty can be voided?
Originally Posted by National Post
But before you head out to your favourite parts store with credit card in hand, check your carmakers warranty policy. If your vehicle isn’t rated for any towing whatsoever, and you mount a hitch, you may be in for headaches if you need a powertrain warranty repair. Dealerships and auto companies can and have denied coverage just because a hitch is bolted to a no-tow rated vehicle...
If your ride has a manual transmission, reconsider your option to install a hitch. It takes an especially skilled driver to be able to tow even the lightest trailer without excess wear on the clutch.
If your ride has a manual transmission, reconsider your option to install a hitch. It takes an especially skilled driver to be able to tow even the lightest trailer without excess wear on the clutch.
Originally Posted by 2016 Honda Fit Owners manual pp 306
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle...
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties.
This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle...
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties.
It looks like the Fit Owners Manual is contradictory. In one paragraph it says "If your vehicle will be towing a trailer...", which implies that the car has the ability and option to tow a trailer. A couple of lines down it then says "Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties." Does this mean that the Fit is not designed to tow a trailer, but if you wish you can take the chance. If something goes wrong your warranty can be voided?
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If you lived in Europe, apparently you are allowed to tow with a Fit. There are several threads on this.
Judging by the threads on this site, lots of people tow with their Fits.
Judging by the threads on this site, lots of people tow with their Fits.
Last edited by Uncle Gary; May 25, 2017 at 05:33 PM.
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