Recommended Parts and Braking System To Flat-Tow a 2014 Honda CR-V
Question:
Im thinking of the Rm676 w/LED and Rm521567-5 base plate but thats where I slow down. Braking system the patriot , the system brake buddy #3 the invisible rm8700 which one is going to last the longest and be the best overall system. Ill also need wiring for brake lights and charging off my 2015 Tiffin diesel to my vehicle while in tow.
asked by: Robeet
Expert Reply:
In order to flat-tow a 2014 Honda CR-V you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, wiring harness, and a supplemental braking system. I have attached my recommendations for each of these parts below.
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-521567-5
Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar part # RM-676
Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles part # HM56304
Blue Ox Patriot Braking System part # BLU37TR
Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass part # RM76511 or part # RM76512
Roadmaster 12 Volt Outlet Kit part # RM-9332
If your owner's manual says to only pull the #19 ACC radio fuse, use RM76511; if it states to pull the #19 ACC radio fuse and the #20 ACC key lock fuse, use RM76512.
I recommend the Blue Ox Patriot Braking System as the most durable and reliable option. The Blue Ox Patriot is a very popular option that has been on the market for a very long time. Many customers transfer this unit from vehicle to vehicle so you know it will last.
The Honda CR-V does not require a battery charge line but you can one if you like with the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles part # RM-156-25.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 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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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 FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicle - (2) 20-Amp ATM Mini-Fuses
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- Mini Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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