Towing with the Fit????
#21
wow...you can actually get real accesories in other countries! Im getting my fit in "no more than 3 weeks" and so far all the accessories are pretty worthless. think honda might ever offer an armrest or a roof console, and can stuff like that be installed later on?
#22
Australian manual for the Jazz which has info for a lot of other countries in it (but not US) says that a rear bike rack is not recommended and that roof mounted racks for bikes are available. As for height clearance obviously this would be an issue.
With trailor brakes you can go 800kg towing according to the book. Thats a lot for a bit over 1,000kg car.
With trailor brakes you can go 800kg towing according to the book. Thats a lot for a bit over 1,000kg car.
#24
When I've seen recommendations against rear-mounted bike racks, they've been referring to hatch/trunk-mounted or glass-mounted ones (which I totally understand).
What I'm looking to do is use a hitch-mounted rack, which avoids contact with any part of the car, other than the hitch.
Of course, there are those that will argue that it reduces your crash protection from the rear, limits your rear view, etc... but that would be the case with any vehicle towing anything.
What I'm looking to do is use a hitch-mounted rack, which avoids contact with any part of the car, other than the hitch.
Of course, there are those that will argue that it reduces your crash protection from the rear, limits your rear view, etc... but that would be the case with any vehicle towing anything.
#25
I would not be surprised given the sue happy nature of the U.S. legal services industry that in the U.S. Honda will offer nothing and say nothing in regards to towing.
Hopefully, if that's the case, somebody like Hidden Hitch will offer a nice little reciever hitch.
Hopefully, if that's the case, somebody like Hidden Hitch will offer a nice little reciever hitch.
#27
Tow Capability?
Does anyone know of a Fit Sport's towing capabilities? I'm purchasing one and need to tow a small open equipment trailer about 2500 miles. I found a bolt-on 2000# tow bar, but I'm wondering how it might handle towing a 1000 lb load. Thanks for any info!
#28
1000lb? Not very well. You're talking about 109 horses pulling 3500+lb.
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The Fit's towing capacity probably isn't listed anywhere - because it's not intended to tow anything, ever.
I wouldn't burden the Fit with more than ~500lb tops, including passengers.
wheeeze wheeeze... pant sputter sputter...
The Fit's towing capacity probably isn't listed anywhere - because it's not intended to tow anything, ever.
I wouldn't burden the Fit with more than ~500lb tops, including passengers.
#32
Originally Posted by RANDER3
Does anyone know of a Fit Sport's towing capabilities? I'm purchasing one and need to tow a small open equipment trailer about 2500 miles. I found a bolt-on 2000# tow bar, but I'm wondering how it might handle towing a 1000 lb load. Thanks for any info!
I have a hitch on my '89 CRX (92 hp) and I've towed aluminum bass boats, 4x8' U-Haul trailers, a small cargo trailer, etc., with it. I never had any issues. I moved 180 miles, one way, with the U-Haul trailer, making a total of 4 round trips several years back. The car ran and pulled fine. You just have to take your time, and plan for hills like you do anytime you are towing anything.
However, like has been said previously, HONDA DOES NOT RECOMMEND IT AND IT COULD VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
#37
Originally Posted by wyy183
I have ordered and installed a Curt hitch (www.etrailer.com) on my Fit. I may tow a small utility trailer with: a riding lawn mower; a 4-wheeler; or my 250cc Honda scooter on it - on occasion.
I have a hitch on my '89 CRX (92 hp) and I've towed aluminum bass boats, 4x8' U-Haul trailers, a small cargo trailer, etc., with it. I never had any issues. I moved 180 miles, one way, with the U-Haul trailer, making a total of 4 round trips several years back. The car ran and pulled fine. You just have to take your time, and plan for hills like you do anytime you are towing anything.
However, like has been said previously, HONDA DOES NOT RECOMMEND IT AND IT COULD VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
I have a hitch on my '89 CRX (92 hp) and I've towed aluminum bass boats, 4x8' U-Haul trailers, a small cargo trailer, etc., with it. I never had any issues. I moved 180 miles, one way, with the U-Haul trailer, making a total of 4 round trips several years back. The car ran and pulled fine. You just have to take your time, and plan for hills like you do anytime you are towing anything.
However, like has been said previously, HONDA DOES NOT RECOMMEND IT AND IT COULD VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
thanks
#38
Towing with a Fit
I purchased and installed a Curt hitch (www.etrailer.com) on my Fit a while back.
The other day I had the "opportunity" to haul a Honda FourTrax to get it serviced by the local Honda cycle shop. Towing was very uneventful, and actually fun!! I pulled it about 15 miles each way.
Picture after I unloaded it when I got there:
Picture after I loaded it up to take it back.
The other day I had the "opportunity" to haul a Honda FourTrax to get it serviced by the local Honda cycle shop. Towing was very uneventful, and actually fun!! I pulled it about 15 miles each way.
Picture after I unloaded it when I got there:
Picture after I loaded it up to take it back.
#40
Originally Posted by vandeetz
how slow was the car with all the extra weight?
For reference, at idle, when stopped in town for traffic lights and such, it will go up to 204 degrees.
Very little difference!!