Base Plates, Wiring, Braking to Flat Tow a 2003 Honda CR-V Behind a Motor Home with Falcon Tow Bar

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my roadmaster Falcon 2 is on a 2006 Colorado and I am going to put it on a 2003 CR V. Do I have to get a new base plate? if so which one do I need.

asked by: Joel

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Base plates are vehicle specific so you will need to get some for your 2003 Honda CR-V. But first, go ahead and check the owners manual for any additional important information on flat towing it.

For base plates, you can use # 1541-1 if your CR-V does NOT have a brushguard. If it does have a brushguard use # 1541-3.

Since you have used the Falcon Tow Bar before, you may not need to add safety cables if you already have some. If you do need safety cables use # RM-643.

You will also need a lighting solution for the CR-V unless you were using a magnetic kit on the other vehicle that you can easily transfer to the CR-V. If you want a magnetic kit, which is best for infrequent towing, use # RM-2120. For a more permanent solution I recommend the etrailer 6-diode kit, # 154-792-118158. I have linked installation details for you.

In my research I found that you will also need a fuse bypass, # RM76511, because fuses have to be pulled in order to flat tow your CR-V. Consult the owners manual to confirm.

And finally, most states now require a supplemental braking system on the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Even Brake, # RM-9400, proportional system. It applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the motor home is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

I have included some helpful links to our series of FAQ articles on tow bar wiring and flat towing for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

You will want to start with base plates for your 2004 Honda CR-V. I recommend the Roadmaster base plates, part #1541-1. The removable drawbars, held in place with a pin and clip, make the baseplates virtually invisible when not towing your car. For a…

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Answer 2

According to our friends at Remco Towing, the 2003 is flat towable without modifications. You should refer to the owners manual section regarding Emergency Towing for guidelines. Did you look into renting a tow dolly? That might be a more economical…

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Answer 3

I certainly understand your desire to keep the cost to flat tow your 2004 Honda CRV as low as possible. Unfortunately, flat towing any vehicle requires a lot of parts which makes flat towing fairly expensive. What I am recommending is not the most…

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Answer 4

According to my research, the 2007 Saturn Vue is capable of being flat towed without modification, but I'd urge you to confirm that for yourself. From what I've read, it's not recommended to tow the vehicle above 65 mph, and there are…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Roadmaster XL Base Plates #1541-1 and the MX base plates #1541-5 is tow bar compatibility. The XL plates are compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars while the MX plates work only with the Roadmaster tow bars that slide into…

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Answer 6

Tow bars are not vehicle specific except in terms of weight capacity but it is generally easiest to use a tow bar and base plate from the same maker since this avoids the hassle and expense of the adapters that are needed to join parts from different…

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Answer 7

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 8

The RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part #RM-520, will work with RoadMaster EZ, MX, XL or standard base plate kits. I would recommend part #1541-1 or 1541-3. These are the XL style and are compatible with more towbars than the MX style. If you do not…

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Answer 9

Yes, to adapt your Blue Ox tow bar to Roadmaster base plates for your 2004 Honda CR-V like the part #1541-1 that you referenced you would want the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter #RM-033. I attached an FAQ with a chart…

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Answer 10

The red wire for the ICX transmitter in the Even Brake #RM-9400 connects to the cold side of the brake switch. This is the wire that only has power when the brake pedal is pressed. However, on a 2013 Chevy Equinox it is a little more complicated.…

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Answer 11

The Mopar RV tow wiring harness 82211156AB you referenced is a fit for 2007-2018 JK Wranglers. If that is what you have, then you can use the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700 but you will need to splice into the harness. My…

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