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jeanacr
Explorer
Jun 10, 2014

Towing 2010 Honda Fit

I'm new to RVing and towing. Trying to figure out the cheapest and safest way to tow my 2010 Fit Sport. Looks like a Reese Towpower 74344 is a good and reliable purchase but I'm not clear about the options for connecting it to my Fit. Do I have to have a $400 base plate? Is it safe to tow short distances using the bumper? Are there adapters to good but less expensive base plates for the Honda Fit?

Any help would be appreciated. I will NOT be towing the car far or often.

Thanks,

Jeana

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    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2014
    I assume the owner's manual gives instructions for towing it 4 down? and yes you need to use a base plate instead of cobbling something together on the bumper. since you won't be towing it far or often, just have somebody else drive the toad and don't cheap out.
    bumpy

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