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MiamiPhotog · 12-30-2020, 04:00 PM

2012 Abarth........... waiting on the base plate to send her on her maiden voyage.....

GCSuper · 12-31-2020, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MiamiPhotog

2012 Abarth........... waiting on the base plate to send her on her maiden voyage.....

Good luck with it. They are not known for dependability. We looked at a few several years ago when we needed a very lightweight toad, but opted for a Ford Fiesta, which also was known for trans issues. We solved all that by getting a DP with a larger tow rating

MiamiPhotog · 12-31-2020, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GCSuper

Good luck with it. They are not known for dependability. We looked at a few several years ago when we needed a very lightweight toad, but opted for a Ford Fiesta, which also was known for trans issues. We solved all that by getting a DP with a larger tow rating

Thanks but my research says otherwise, this is a high mileage car and it is all original but for the battery and aftermarket springs. But also everything breaks and we will see what this "go-cart" has to offer us. The investment was minimal so there is room for repairs if and when they come, pretty much like the RV itself...

Happy New year
Armando

johnhicks · 12-31-2020, 09:03 AM

Howdy! I have a 2012 Sport that I tow. I had a mechanic in Indiana install the Roadmaster baseplate (easy) and wire up the lights (underneath) after my Chevy Tracker died. I haven't yet figured out how to run a wire through the firewall, which I'll need for the brake to be installed before I take off again.

The little Fiat is notorious for breaking door-handle hinge pins, and dealer service is absurdly expensive, but I guess all dealer service is these days. Other than the hinge pin I haven't had any trouble with it in the three years I've owned it. The Fiat nerds say to very carefully keep up with oil changes using synthetic oil and don't extend intervals.

It's fun to drive and easy to tow.

MiamiPhotog · 12-31-2020, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by johnhicks

Howdy! I have a 2012 Sport that I tow. I had a mechanic in Indiana install the Roadmaster baseplate (easy) and wire up the lights (underneath) after my Chevy Tracker died. I haven't yet figured out how to run a wire through the firewall, which I'll need for the brake to be installed before I take off again.

The little Fiat is notorious for breaking door-handle hinge pins, and dealer service is absurdly expensive, but I guess all dealer service is these days. Other than the hinge pin I haven't had any trouble with it in the three years I've owned it. The Fiat nerds say to very carefully keep up with oil changes using synthetic oil and don't extend intervals.

It's fun to drive and easy to tow.

Thank you John for the info, I have the RVi breaker system already , hopefully will put all the parts together soon and get it on the road pushing the RV.

Armando