Recommended Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2010 Honda CR-V Behind a Motor Home

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what is the list of items I need to install?

asked by: Bob M

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To flat tow your 2010 Honda CR-V behind a motor home you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking.

The base plates will provide the proper safe and secure attachment point for the tow bar on your CR-V. The Blue Ox base plates # BX2246 tend to install a little easier so I recommend them for your CR-V.

There are several compatible tow bars but the one I recommend the most often is the Alpha, # BX7380. The Alpha has a 6,500 pound capacity and it comes with safety cables. It is also compatible with one of the lower cost braking systems which I will cover. I have linked a video review for you.

For lighting you have some options. You could use a simple magnetic kit such as # RM-2120. But for a more permanent solution I recommend the bulb and socket kit # RM-155. Once the bulb and socket kit is installed you will not have to worry about it again. I have linked a video showing installation for you.

It also looks like you will need to pull fuses to flat tow your CR-V. Check the owners manual to confirm. To make this process as easy as flipping a switch I recommend fuse bypass # RM76511. It isn't required but it makes removing power to the fuse easier. I linked a video showing an example installation for you.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the preferred systems for our installers and what I recommend is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO proportional system, # SM99251. It will apply the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

Be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual for specific information on flat towing the vehicle. I have also included some helpful links to our series of help articles on flat towing for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

Often times the Center High Mount Stop Light (CHMSL) is on its own circuit. So yes, if you wire the kit correctly, you may not have use of your CHMSL when you tow the CR-V. Most of the time, a CHMSL is not necessary when towing. All of the external…

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I don't know what year your Elantra is but in the owners manual there should be instructions on flat towing that would give you the info you need. Most likely you have to move the key to the ACC or ON position though.

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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…

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The Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700 is a great option for your 2012 Honda CR-V EX. In all of our installations of this model we have installed it under the driver's seat. I've attached videos to assist. You can…

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Answer 6

We have everything you need. You are looking at five primary components for a safe flat towing setup; a base plate kit, a tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system. - Base Plate, etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit,…

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Answer 7

I reviewed an online owner's manual for the 2007 Honda CR-V and on page 250 it indicates that the 4WD CR-V can be flat towed all wheels down up to 65-mph. There is a specific preparation procedure to follow to get the car ready for flat towing…

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In order to flat-tow your 2009 Honda CR-V with four wheels downs, which is the recommended way to tow this vehicle according to the owner's manual, you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, a supplemental brake system, a flat-tow…

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The Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor - Proportional Item #DM86VR and Roadmaster BrakeMaster Braking System with BrakeAway for RVs with Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional #RM-9060 are two different systems…

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Answer 10

For a set of automatic levelers that would work great on your 5th wheel trailer I would recommend the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System w/ Touchpad and Remote #LC358590. With this system you can automatically level and…

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