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08-12-2012, 03:28 PM
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Anybody tow a Fiat Spider?
I have a '79 Fiat Spider. I Can't seem to find any information on whether this is a good vehicle to tow behind a motorhome. Anyone?
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08-12-2012, 05:35 PM
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 " I Can't seem to find any information on whether this is a good vehicle"  lol
I did see one a few years ago behide a DP.
Sorry I'm no help. Don't know a thing about Fiats. There is a thread going about fitting a MGB for towing.
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f85/setti...hy-133004.html
If the xmission is sump lubed and the caster is correct I don't see why not!
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08-12-2012, 05:45 PM
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The FIAT trans is good for flat towing. They got a lot of that back in the day. 
I had a '72 back in the late 70's ran good, I guess I was luckier than most.
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08-12-2012, 05:48 PM
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08-12-2012, 07:04 PM
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From what I've found out, the transmission (manual) needs the engine running to properly lubricate it. Most recommendations seem to suggest disconnect and tie up drive shaft. Here's a link to a 2000 Spider owner's manual, it suggests no more than 30 miles tow. Fiat Spider 2000 Owners Manual
If you aren't already a member, I'd suggest signing on here and search for your answer. www.FiatSpider.com • View forum - Fiat Spider Related
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08-12-2012, 07:35 PM
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I had a Fiat 124 Sedan and the best way to insure it would get somewhere was to tow it. That car ranked up there among the tops POS vehicles I had owned.
When was running good and not at the dealers waiting on a part, it was fun to drive.
Ken
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08-13-2012, 07:27 AM
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I had one and it ran very well. In fact, it got faster by the day because every time I closed the door it lost 5 pounds.
As for towing......can't help there.
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08-13-2012, 09:11 AM
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The x 1/9 can be towed four down, but then it is basically a front wheel drive power train stuck in the middle. Speaking of Fiats, the new 500 ( stick shift ) is suppose to be a nice little toad.
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08-14-2012, 01:32 PM
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rmmpe,
Ha Ha I had a Chevy Vega like that. The inside of the door and the outside of the door would close separately.
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08-14-2012, 02:58 PM
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But it actually wasn't too bad. There wasn't much of a floor and I could use platform shoes for the emergency brake.
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08-27-2012, 04:56 AM
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I had a 69 Spyder. I'd be amazed if the tin worms left enough metal to connect the front & rear wheels by now.
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08-27-2012, 06:08 AM
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I always was told that FIAT was short for Fix It Again Tony.
Ken
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08-27-2012, 06:35 AM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by TXiceman
I always was told that FIAT was short for Fix It Again Tony.
Ken
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Actually it stands for Fabricazzioni Italiano Automobilo Torino. A piece of completely useless information I picked up years ago.
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08-27-2012, 08:24 PM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by TXiceman
I always was told that FIAT was short for Fix It Again Tony.
Ken
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Mine fits under this acronym better!
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