Tow Gear for the 2015 Honda Fit

[jimsaxman]

Just bought the 2015 Honda Fit (Manual Trans.) for towing behind my Georgetown 380XL. I am in the process of assembling the tow gear for this setup and I can use what advisement that can be offered. I have decided on the Roadmaster EZ4 Baseplate Kit, but after that I am open to suggestions. Can anyone share there thoughts on Tow bars, braking systems, or electrical lighting connections?

I accept all informed opinions. Thanks.

[HONDAMAN174]

Hi Jim! Congrats on your new toy!👍


2014 Stealth Evo 2850 "Woodstock"
2011 Toyota Tundra Rock Crawler TRD 5.7 "Clifford"

[jimsaxman]

Thanks. Actually its my wife's toy. She's just allowing me poke holes in the new grill to attach that base plate. She's just happy to make that happen so she doesn't have to ride around on the back of my scooter (Honda Reflex).

[HONDAMAN174]

Well you guys look great in blue!

I will keep track of the responses here to keep up on what we have to do.


2014 Stealth Evo 2850 "Woodstock"
2011 Toyota Tundra Rock Crawler TRD 5.7 "Clifford"

[HONDAMAN174]

So what tow bars are being used on Georgetown's and is there a better brake buddy than another?


2014 Stealth Evo 2850 "Woodstock"
2011 Toyota Tundra Rock Crawler TRD 5.7 "Clifford"

[tennlady]

We use SMI Play In Stay Duo to tow our Jeep. Easiest thing to use. Check it out online.

[jimsaxman]

Okay, thanks. I will do that.

[vasnipe]

I used the Blue Ox base plate for my Smart car. The Blue Ox Aventa tow bar I found with the help of a travel club member on Craigs list at a huge savings ($275 vs $1K+).
Works well with my Sunseeker Class C.
eTrailer.com helped with my research.
Blue Ox also has a list of requirements and suggestions on their web site.
Camping World had a $39.00 install anything special going on and I took advantage of it since we have one here in Roanoke, VA.
Hope this helps some.

Chris in Virginia

[jimsaxman]

Okay, this is helpful. The only baseplate I have found for the 2015 Honda Fit is one made by Roadmaster (EZ4), so I'll go with that. I'm presuming that towbars are interchangeable for the most part and there is shock absorber and tow weight that would be considerations. If I'm wrong please inform me. The braking system is one that I need to address. Plus electrical hook-ups.

[Falcon35]

Take a look at Ready Brake with Ready Brute Tow bar. It works for us with our Fit. Put that in Google and you will get lots of information.

[jimsaxman]

Thank you, Falcon. I have looked at it and it does seem simple and less expensive. I understand there are issues in the 'slack' in the connecting line. Let me ask you, do you have to drill a hole in the firewall of the car? If not, how does the line get into the brake pedal?

[Falcon35]

Yes you do need to drill a hole. I had a RV dealer install mine and they had never done one of that make before. The did not have any problems doing it. The fit is so light that I have to brake really hard to have the breaks come on. I have a friend that has the same setup pulling Jeep he put it himself and had the cable set to tight and his brakes over heated. He adjusted it and has used for several years and many miles since. If you have any questions call the 800 # on Readybreak Website they are easy to talk to. They don't make base plates but I ordered a Blue OX base plate through them. But it was direct shipped from Blue OX. If you have a base plate they seem to be able to match it. I went with BO because when I disconnect the front of the Fit is clear. (nothing sticking out)

[jimsaxman]

Thank you for the info. I have a very good parts manager at the Honda dealership who's being very helpful on this. I think I'll let he and his cohorts decide whether this is a viable option. I did read one horror story about someone who burn out their brakes and rotor by having this device installed too tight. Drilling a hole in the firewall is a little scary I will say.