Recommended Items Needed To Flat-Tow 2013 Honda CR-V
Question:
I have a 2013 Honda CR-V that I want to flat tow. I need help ing the right product.
asked by: John J
Helpful Expert Reply:
There are five items needed when you flat-tow a vehicle. You will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting for the CR-V, and most states now require a supplemental brake system. I will make some recommendations that will work with your 2013 CR-V.
The base plates I recommend is the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit, part # RM-521567-4.
The tow bar I recommend is the RoadMaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar, part # RM-522. For safety cables I recommend part # RM-645.
I recommend the Roadmaster Tow Bar Wiring, part # 154-792-118158 for your CR-V. You will want to check your owner's manual when flat towing to find out which fuse(s) need to be pulled. I recommend using a fuse bypass like part # RM76511 for those fuses so you do not have to pull the fuses every time you tow. You simply flip the switch and you are ready to go.
For a supplemental brake system I recommend the Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251. It's permanently installed into the CR-V so you don't need to remove or set it up each time you tow or drive the vehicle. You also need a relay # RM-88400 to keep the Honda's lights from overriding the motorhome's.
I have attached links to some installation videos and helpful articles you can check out. You will also want to check your owner's manual for any restrictions or guidelines when flat-towing.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster 6-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles with Separate Lighting
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - 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
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables - 8,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Straight Cables
- 64 Inch Long
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass - 13" - 20-Amp Mini-Fuse
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- Mini Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- 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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