Parts Needed To Flat-Tow My 2011 Honda CR-V 4-Wheel Drive Behind My 2008 Jayco Motor Home
Question:
what all is needed to prepare to town this car with a Jayco 2008 Class C 35 ft. motorhome?
asked by: Marge P
Expert Reply:
To tow your 2011 Honda CR-V 4-wheel drive with your 2008 Jayco Class C 35 ft motor home, you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, wiring or lighting, and a supplemental braking system.
The Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit, part # RM-521559-4, is a good option for base plates for your CR-V. The EZ4 Base Plate Kit features removable drawbars so that when the vehicle is not being towed, the base plates are less visible.
A tow bar that I recommend is the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520, which is non-binding tow bar. A non-binding tow bar makes for easier hook up and disconnecting of your CR-V.
For safety cables, you will need the Roadmaster 64 Inch Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables, part # RM-643. Safety cables will keep your CR-V attached to your motor home if your tow bar were to disconnect from the hitch ball.
For lighting, you could use the Magnetic Towing Light Kit, part # RM-2120. If you are going to be towing your CR-V often, I recommend the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit, part # RM-154 as it just plugs into your vehicle each time you tow.
Most states require that you use a supplemental brake system when flat-towing a vehicle. For this, I recommend Roadmaster Portable Braking System, part # RM-9400, which helps reduce wear on your motor home brakes and helps you slow down.
Before towing your CR-V, you want to contact your Honda dealership for specific steps needed to take when flat-towing. Some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, axle disconnect or free-wheeling hubs before being towed.
I have linked instructions and a video review of the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520. I have also linked an FAQ on flat-towing vehicles.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Standard Magnetic Tow Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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