Total length: 60 feet (65 feet for an RV towing a vehicle); trailer length 40 feet; motor home length: 45 feet; width: 8 feet 6 inches for trailers, 8 feet for motor homes (excluding safety equipment); height: 13 feet 6 inches.

Just because it’s towed like a dinghy doesn’t mean it can’t be fun to drive. When equipped with a manual transmission, the 2015 Fiat 500 is rated for flat towing and can provide a nice change of pace after hours behind the wheel of a motor home.

To flat tow your 2013 Fiat 500 you need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. Please note that the online manual for your Fiat 500 states that you can only flat tow your vehicle if it has a manual transmission.

If you own an automatic car or a permanent 4×4 it cannot be towed behind a motorhome unless all 4 wheels are off the ground and thereby on a trailer. Consider fitting a rear camera to your motorhome if you don’t already have one. It will make reversing while towing considerably easier.

Many motorhomes fall into the C1 category, i.e. vehicles with a maximum weight between 3,500kg and 7,500kg. If you have C1+E on your driving licence, you’ll be able to tow with most vehicle and trailer outfits typical of the motorhome lifestyle. Do check further before you consider towing anything.

Most motorhomes come from the factory with a class III receiver hitch or better already installed as well as a factory wired tow plug. These hitches have a towing capacity that range from 5,000 pounds to 20,000 pounds on the largest diesel pusher motorhomes.

How to Increase Towing Capacity

1. Get the Right Hitch. First and foremost, you will need to invest in the right type of hitch.
2. Use a Programmer.
3. Replace Axles.
4. Upgrade the Braking System.
5. Install a Bigger Radiator.
6. Upgrade Suspension.
7. Enhance Your Intake and Exhaust.
8. Upgrade Your Truck.