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07-08-2007, 09:40 AM
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Junior Member
Trailer: Trillium 13 ft
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need info on pulling a trillium little contents and only me in the car a honda fit
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07-08-2007, 09:47 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Former Burro owner and fan!
Posts: 9,015
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Hi,
which Honda?
With a Ridgeline, you could tow your house, garage and 3 trills.
With a Civic.. you might be able to tow a childs wagon...
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07-08-2007, 09:49 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
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I could not find a tow rating for a Honda Fit.What does your manual say.That is a small car.
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07-08-2007, 09:54 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Former Burro owner and fan!
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It's a Honda "Fit"..
Imma dope..
I thought you were talking about you fitting in the Honda...
Didn't realize there was a new Honda out there!
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07-08-2007, 10:03 AM
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#5
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Junior Member
Trailer: Trillium 13 ft
Posts: 17
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Quote:
I could not find a tow rating for a Honda Fit.What does your manual say.That is a small car.
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on the web under honda fit it said
GVWR 2745 kg.
GCVR 4574kg
curb weight 2043kg
towing capacity 2268 (5000 lb)
payload capacity 705kg (1550lb)
all greek to me
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07-08-2007, 10:05 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Fiber Stream 16 ft 1982
Posts: 608
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Quote:
on the web under honda fit it said
GVWR 2745 kg.
GCVR 4574kg
curb weight 2043kg
towing capacity 2268 (5000 lb)
payload capacity 705kg (1550lb)
all greek to me
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You have got to be kidding.
There are golf carts bigger than that car.
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07-08-2007, 10:12 AM
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Junior Member
Trailer: Trillium 13 ft
Posts: 17
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You have got to be kidding.
There are golf carts bigger than that car.
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a golf TDI can pull it
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07-08-2007, 10:12 AM
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Member
Trailer: Former 1978 Trillium 4500 owner
Posts: 47
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Any searching I did indicated that the Honda Fit is not capable/equiped for towing.
K
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07-08-2007, 10:17 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1991 16 ft Casita Freedom Deluxe
Posts: 250
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Quote:
on the web under honda fit it said
GVWR 2745 kg.
GCVR 4574kg
curb weight 2043kg
towing capacity 2268 (5000 lb)
payload capacity 705kg (1550lb)
all greek to me
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Got a link for your source? I think it may be incorrect.
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07-08-2007, 10:22 AM
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Junior Member
Trailer: Trillium 13 ft
Posts: 17
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Got a link for your source? I think it may be incorrect.
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i am not sure if you are saying my info is incorrect or what others have told me. can you tell me what my information means. i do not understand what it says.
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07-08-2007, 10:30 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Fiber Stream 16 ft 1982
Posts: 608
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The data you are reporting is very atypical for a car the size of the Fit. Usually, the greater the mass of the tow vehicle the greater the towing capacity. (Usually, but not universally. Other factors come into play.) Vehicles in the size of the Fit are rarely tow rated for more than 1,000-1,500 pounds. And even at a 1,000 pound rating, safe towing might be marginal due to the short wheel base of the vehicle. I'm surprised the vehicle has a tow rating. I doubt its capacity to pull anything over 500 pounds.
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07-08-2007, 10:33 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Former Burro owner and fan!
Posts: 9,015
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The Fit is not designed to tow a trailer. Its total weight capacity, including occupants and cargo, is 850 pounds.
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From Car reviews Here.
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07-08-2007, 10:53 AM
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Junior Member
Trailer: Trillium 13 ft
Posts: 17
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thanks for the information. i guess i can only tow 850lb minus my weight 700lb.
is there a fiberglass small enough stripped at 680lb including trailer hitch.
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07-08-2007, 10:57 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Fiber Stream 16 ft 1982
Posts: 608
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Sorry.
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07-08-2007, 11:02 AM
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Trailer: No Trailer Yet
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07-08-2007, 11:03 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Fiber Stream 16 ft 1982
Posts: 608
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This is the only unit I can think of that might fit size wise.
Aliner Alite
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07-08-2007, 11:10 AM
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Junior Member
Trailer: Trillium 13 ft
Posts: 17
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07-08-2007, 11:13 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Fiber Stream 16 ft 1982
Posts: 608
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You might consider motorcycle trailers. They usually combine a popup tent with a platform. If you want to go hardsided, I think you are looking at the Aliner Alite 400 or a teardrop.
Not recommending these as I have no personal knowledge of these products.
Lite Tent Camper
Roadman Campers
Easy Camper
Scooter Schooner
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07-08-2007, 08:58 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Boler (B1700RGH) 1979
Posts: 5,002
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Okay, we all realize that the Fit's not a great tug, but in case anyone's interested...
The specs look like they were for a Ridgeline, the only Honda with a tow rating as high as 5000 lb... and it has a payload of 705 kg.
For those unfamiliar with the Fit, it is basically a Civic wagon/hatch, in an economy version. Should be a great car, but not a great tug. I agree that motorcycle trailers and small teardrops would be good matches.
On the other hand, I wouldn't be so concerned by the short wheelbase (for very small trailers), as at 2450 mm (96.5") it's no worse than the Jeeps (Wrangler and similar) which some people use to tow their 13' trailers.
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