Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Honda CR-V Behind an RV Using a Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar  

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Yes, the Blue Ox Alpha tow bar # BX7380 is compatible with base plates # BX2258 for your 2013 Honda CR-V. This tow bar does not come with safety cables so to add some you can use # BX88197.

For lighting you can use the Roadmaster # RM-2120 or, for a more permanent solution, I recommend the bulb and socket kit # RM-155. In either case the lighting will bypass the vehicle wiring so you won't have to splice into it.

It also looks like fuse(s) must need to be pulled during towing. Please check your owner's manual to confirm. If your owner's manual says to only pull the 19 ACC radio fuse, you can use fuse bypass # RM76511; if it states to pull the 19 ACC radio fuse and the 20 ACC key lock fuse, you can use # RM76512. These are not required but make it much easier to remove power to the fuse(s).

You may also need a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar level. I have linked a help article showing how to measure and a link to the high/low adapters we carry.

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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