Is a Braking System Needed for a 2005 Honda CRV Being Towed Behind an RV
Question:
Do I need an electric brake to tow a 2005 Honda CRV EX behind my 2013 Class c Sprinter 3500? What else?
asked by: Tom
Expert Reply:
The legislation for whether or not a supplemental braking system is required for a towed vehicle varies by state but the last I checked, anything over 3,000 lbs requires one no matter which state you're in so it's safe to assume you'll need one for a 2005 Honda CRV. I recommend the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System part # BRK2019 as it's easy to setup and can be transferred with you from vehicle to vehicle. It's one of the most popular portable braking systems on the market.
If you need the rest of the parts to complete your setup I have attached these for you below:
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 1555-5
Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar part # RM-501
Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit part # RM-154
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
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- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Stores on Car
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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