Comments on: DIY Files: 2009 Honda Fit Trailer Hitch Install

By: AAA

AAA — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:59:07 +0000

Hey Marty, I have a 2010 Honda Fit Sport. I had a 2009 Toyota Camry as well. I love the Camry, but now that I have my Fit I love it as well, however for different reasons. Great on Gas, and it has very usable Utility Value. Can’t go Wrong with the Fit. And don’t forget the Magic Seats in the back. No other competitor out there can even get close.

By: kw

kw — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:36:13 +0000

Thanks! I’m considering this one from costco: http://www.costco.com/Browse/ProductSet.aspx?Prodid=11531456&cm_mmc=BCEmail_HomeMailer2011-_-Banner-_-69-_-MarketingItemName

Well reviewed, and on sale right now. The hitch appeals to me because it’s versatile. I’m hoping to figure out an easy kayaking solution, too (I’m a 5’3″ woman; yes, even the Fit is too tall for me to put stuff on the roof).

By: Dave Medberry

Dave Medberry — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:03:47 +0000

Some belated follow-up. I’ve had the hitch for nearly a year.

I used a yakima two-bike rack and have been very happy with it. It tilts easily for hatch access. The hitch and rack extend far enough and are low enough that they do drag (well, likely it is the rack dragging) whenever I exit a barking lot with any deep gutters or much pitch. I manage that by hitting them at an angle. Still an excellent solution for my needs.

By: kw

kw — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:49:50 +0000

awesome–thanks. Any advice on whether a 1.25 or 2 inch hitch is better? And any advice on the bike rack?

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Looking for pictures of Trailer hitches - Unofficial Honda FIT Forums — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:09:45 +0000

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By: Dave Medberry

Dave Medberry — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:01:04 +0000

I’ll add my thanks, not only for the blog, but for the references and detailed flickr photos. I just ordered a draw-tite from etrailer on your advice.

By: Igor

Igor — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:04:08 +0000

Thanks for this post! I was looking for a hitch for the same purpose of mounting a bike rack. I know the fit manual specifically says “NO TOWING” so I thought there might not be a hitch bar. But there it is!

By: JAK

JAK — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:02:22 +0000

@Marty: I would be a little concerned about hauling anything heavy. Be sure to check the weight capacity for the hitch in relation to what you want to do. That and the engine isn’t huge to begin with, so I suspect that engine strain should be a concern too.

I love my Fit for what I ask it to do. It’s fun to drive, gets great mileage and has some real nice comfort features. Power-wise it’s nothing to write home about…but that wasn’t a key consideration for me.

Hope that helps!

By: Marty Watkins

Marty Watkins — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:42:56 +0000

I’m looking to buy a honda fit, and I’ll need a trailer hitch. Want to tow my utility trailer with a 12′ fishing boat. Nice to know there are hitches for these cars.
By the way, how do you like your fit? I’d be going from a 2009 Toyota camry to a 2010 fit sport. I’d like to know if they are a fun caar to drive? got enough power to get you moving?

By: Kyle Rohde

Kyle Rohde — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:06:00 +0000

I love etrailer.com – bought the hitch for my old Explorer on there – great prices and easy to use.