Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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• Will a Roadmaster Base Plate Kit On a 2009 Honda CR-V Work W/ A 2014 Honda CR-V?
  If you have the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521559-5 on your CR-V, this is not going to work with your 2014 CR-V. The 2014 CR-V is going to need a completely different base plate kit # RM-521567-5, unfortunately. If you also needed a complete flat towing setup for your 2014 CR-V, you're also going to need: -A tow bar # RM-676, -A 12V outlet kit # RM-9332, -A braking system # BLU37TR, & -A wiring harness # RM-154. Also, If your owner's manual...
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• Are Roadmaster or Blue Ox Base Plates Easier to Install on 2011 Honda CR-V
  Between the base plates that fit your 2011 Honda CR-V, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2246 and Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521559-5, I recommend the Roadmaster as it will be the slightly easier installation. The reason for that is the Roadmaster does not require having to saw off part of the bumper core in order to install the base plates, which the Blue Ox does require. That is the major difference between the two installs so if it were my 2011 Honda CR-V I would definitely...
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• Will Roadmaster EZ Hook Safety Cable Anchors Work With Direct-Connect Base Plate?
  Instead of using Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521559-5, you will want a quick disconnect option like Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521559-4. This is compatible with Roadmaster EZ Hook Safety Cable Anchors (1 Pair) # RM-910653 and Roadmaster EZ Hook Replacement Safety Cable - 64" Long - 8,000 lbs # RM-910650. If you already purchased Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521559-5 for your 2008 Honda...
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• Recommended Fuse Bypass Switch For Flat Towing A 2008 Honda CR-V
  You'll only need a single fuse bypass switch like the Curt Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles # C93HR you were looking at. You'll want to pull the ACC Radio fuse, which is fuse # 34 and the location can be seen in the attached picture. To flat tow your 2008 Honda CR-V you'll also need a tow bar, tow bar wiring kit, base plate, braking system, and safety cables. If you don't already have these items then I have the following recommendations for you below: Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon...
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• Parts Needed For Flat Towing a 2011 Honda CR-V With Falcon 2 Tow Bar
  The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521559-5 will have a height of approximately 17-1/4" on your 2011 Honda CR-V with 225/65-17 tires. Depending on your tire size and any suspension sag over time your exact height may be different. You will need to verify the receiver height on your tow vehicle to determine if you will need a high-low adapter for the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520. The High-Low Adapter is available in a 4" # RM-048-4, 6" # RM-048-6, 8" # RM-048-8,...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2007 Honda CR-V Behind a Motorhome
  Yes, I will be happy to tell you what you will need to flat tow your 2007 Honda CR-V behind your motorhome. There are 5 major components needed: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For base plates I recommend Roadmaster EZ5 base plates # RM-521559-5. These base plates are compatible with all Roadmaster RV mounted tow bars. And when the arms are removed the base plates are basically invisible so they will have a minimal impact on the visual appearance...
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• Base Plate for Honda CR-V
  There are some great options for baseplates for a Honda CR-V, but the Roadmaster Direct-Connect # RM-521448-5 is made specifically for use with a Jeep Wrangler. If you have a 2007-2011 CR-V, go with # RM-521559-5. If you have a 2012-2014, use # RM-521567-5. If you have a different year than those, let me know and I can make a recommendation.
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• Installation of the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit 2007 Honda CR-V
  There is no cutting of frame required to install the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM-521559-5. There will be the need to drill a few holes, see the attached installation instructions and installation video that is attached.
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• Comparing the Roadmaster Direct-Connect and Crossbar-Style Base Plates for a 2010 Honda CR-V
  The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-521559-5 and Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # RM-521559-4 are both fits for a 2010 Honda CR-V. The main difference between the two is that the Direct-Connect style connects directly to a tow bar like the Roadmaster Nighthawk part # RM-676. The Crossbar-Style connect to a crossbar and then to a tow bar like the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 part # RM-422. I prefer the Direct-Connect as there is less to connect each time and...
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• Recommended Tow Bar and Base Plates for a 2008 Honda CR-V
  I have a great base plate and tow bar combo for a 2008 Honda CR-V. This will be what is used for the physical connection between the motorhome and towed vehicle. For this, I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-521559-5 which has a removable arm design and the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520 which will be a direct connect when used with the above. I also suggest adding the Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables part # RM-645. If you need...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2008 Honda CR-V EXL
  The base plate to use with your 2008 Honda CR-V is the Roadmaster Direct Connect part # RM-521559-5 which is custom fit for an easy install and also is one of the easiest to use options as well. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect. For...
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• Recommended Parts to Flat-Tow a 2011 Honda CR-V
  In order to flat-tow a 2011 Honda CR-V you'll need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, wiring harness, and braking system. I have listed below a recommendation for each of these parts. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-521559-5 Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar part # RM-522 RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables part # RM-643 Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System part # HM39524 Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit...
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• Best Base Plate To Use Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar on a 2008 Honda CR-V
  In order to use a Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar on a 2008 Honda CR-V, I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-521559-5. This option allows you to get rid of the crossbar so you can make a direct connection on each side which cuts down on time and keeping track of additional parts. There are adapters to use other base plates but you are again adding other parts which take more time to setup each time, create an additional fail point, add extra cost, and add more...
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• Complete Towing Setup For A 2011 Honda CR-V
  Yes, the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39524 will work great in place of the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System # RM-9400. If you plan on flat towing your 2011 Honda CR-V often, I recommend installing a permanent system like the Roadmaster BrakeMaster System w BrakeAway for RVs w Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes # RM-9160. This is a one time install system that makes connecting and disconnecting your toad much easier and faster. If...
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• Correct Base Plate Kit for 2007 Honda CR-V with Roadmaster 4000
  There are two Roadmaster base plate kit options for a 2007 Honda CR-V, the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-521559-5 and the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # RM-521559-4. If you're using the Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard part # RM-4000 that tells me you need the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit since this does not work with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit. That said, the model number you provided is not actually of the tow bar but rather...
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• Flat Tow Base Plate And Set Up For 2011 Honda CR-V
  The best base plate for your 2011 Honda CR-V is going to be the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # RM-521559-5. This kit is custom fit and has detachable arms. I have linked an installation video below along with the instructions. To flat tow your 2011 Honda CR-V you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520 and item # RM-643 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental...
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• Need Instructions/Video for Demco # DM9519207 on 2009 Honda CR-V
  The Demco # DM9519207 base plates, for 2007 or 2009 Honda CRV model year, have not had a video made showing the installation. I noticed that the link to the installation instructions below is not working so I will email you directly with those. Installation is pretty straight forward. Most of our customers will add this part themselves. Take a look at the Roadmaster # RM-521559-5 Direct-Connect base plate kit. This kit will connect and disconnect quickly, is well hidden, AND has a...
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• Does Roadmaster Base Plate Kit part # RM-521559-5 Come with Safety Chain Anchors
  The Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-521559-5 that you referenced does have safety chain tabs built into it so you do not need to add anchors. I attached a picture of them pointed out that I took from the install instructions.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2008 Honda CR-V Behind Motorhome
  Your 2008 Honda CR-V is a popular vehicle for towing behind a motorhome and we can help you get yours all set with the items needed for safe and legal flat towing. The linked overview article has lots of helpful information and is a great place to start your planning. Let's start with a baseplate for the CR-V. For this I recommend the Roadmaster EZ5 kit # RM-521559-5. This base plate features removable arms with a handy twist-lock attachment so there are no pins to get lost. The arms can...
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• Installing Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plates On A 2007 Honda CR-V
  Unfortunately we don't have a video of the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521559-5 base plates being installed on your 2007 Honda CR-V. The attached installation details will give you clear pictures to assist in the installation. I can tell you that it will be similar although not exact to the installation of the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 1555-1 on a 2006 model in the video I've attached for you.
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• What Tow Bar do You Recommend with the Roadmaster Base Plate RM-521559-5 on My 2011 Honda CR-V?
  With the Roadmaster Direct-Connet Base Plate # RM-521559-5. As far as compatible tow bars with this model, you need a Roadmaster tow bar that slides into a motorhome hitch receiver. If you need a recommendation, I suggest the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch # RM-522. With the Falcon, the buyer will be able to slide the shank into a 2-inch hitch receiver on tow vehicle. In addition, the Falcon has a large hookup radius that makes connecting...
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• Recommended Blue Ox Baseplate For A 2010 Honda CR-V
  Thank you for the picture. What you have there is the Roadmaster Falcon 2 # RM-525. This model is made specifically to go with Blue Ox brand base plates. For your 2010 Honda CR-V I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate # BX2246. That will be everything you need to hook up the tow bar. From the looks of your picture they gave you safety cables as well, like the # RM-643. If you are in need of a brake light wiring kit, you can use the Roadmaster diode kit # RM-15267. Please note that with...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2008 Honda CR-V
  The best baseplate kit for your 2008 Honda CR-V that works with the Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar item # RM-676 is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # RM-521559-5. This baseplate kit is custom fit and the removable arms not only make connecting to your tow bar easier but are also the best looking when you're not towing your Honda. I have linked a couple of installation videos below so you can see how to get these parts set up. Some other parts you will need to flat tow...
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• Best Parts Needed for Flat Towing 2010 Honda CR-V
  We have just what you need to flat tow your 2010 Honda CR-V. The best base plate kit is the Roadmaster Direct Connect Kit part # RM-521559-5. This is custom fit for your vehicle and gives you the easiest to connect to and disconnect base plate kit setup. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding...
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