Can 2013 Honda CR-V AWD Be Dolly Towed or Flat Towed
Question:
Can I tow this CRV ON A TOW DOLLY? Honda CR-V 4D
asked by: Jaime
Expert Reply:
The 2013 Honda CR-V AWD (all wheel drive) cannot be towed on a tow dolly. The online owner's manual indicates on page 235 that the AWD must have all 4 wheels on the ground or all 4 off the ground when towed. Towing this vehicle on a dolly could result in damage to the AWD system. You might refer to your printed owner's manual just in case it differs from the online version I could access.
If you want to flat tow the car behind a motorhome you can do so using the components outlined in the linked article. The items needed include a tow bar, base plate, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit and a supplementary braking system. Examples of such items that fit the CR-V are below:
Base Plate # RM-521567-4
Falcon Tow Bar # RM-522
Safety Cables # RM-643
Magnetic Tow Lights # TL21RK
Even Brake # RM-9400 and 12V Outlet Kit # RM-9332
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
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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 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights - 20' Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Optronics
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Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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