Recommended Parts For Flat Towing a 2013 Honda CR-V With a Motorhome That Has Sterling Tow Bars
Question:
I have the part that attaches to the motor home. It’s a sterling. What else do I need? I know I need the base plate . What else ?
asked by: Kathy I
Expert Reply:
To attach your 2013 Honda CR-V to your Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-576 you will need the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521567-4. The Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly # 910021-00 is needed to connect to the crossbar base plate.
If you are missing the 7-Way Cable # RM-98146-7 or Safety Cables # RM-645 they are available. Also available is the RoadMaster Nighthawk All Terrain and Sterling All Terrain Towing Combo Kit # RM-9284-2 to get all the storage bags and locks if those are missing.
The Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit # HM56304 will tap into your taillights so that you do not need to carry a set of magnetic taillights. This will terminate on the front of the CR-V with a RoadMaster 6-Wire Trailer Connector # RM-910030-7. A Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass # RM76511 is recommended so that rather than having to pull the radio fuse every time you tow you can simply flip a switch.
I recommend installing the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 to maintain your vehicle charge line while you are towing. It will attach to the 6-way connector on the front of the CR-V so that when you are connected the battery is being maintained off your motorhome charge line.
The Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39524 will control the brakes in your CR-V. This system is proportional and will match vehicle braking on your motorhome. A wireless remote allows you to monitor the brake activation and adjust settings from inside the motorhome as you drive. This is a great option as it can be used in multiple vehicles with a 2nd Breakaway System # HM39340 and Dash Mount Connector # HM39342
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Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Tow Bars
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- Tow Bar
- Quick Disconnects
- Car Side and Tow Bar Side
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Replacement Breakaway Kit for Brake Buddy Classic and Select Flat Tow Brake Systems
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- Tow Bar Braking Systems
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Replacement Dash Mount Connector for Brake Buddy Systems - Classic II and 3 - Select II and 3
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- Tow Bar Braking Systems
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Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
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Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
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Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,000 lbs
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- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
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- Straight Cables
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RoadMaster 6-Wire Trailer Connector - Vehicle End
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Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Nighthawk and Sterling Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Lock Set
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- Tow Bar
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Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord Kit - 6-1/2' Long
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass - 13" - 20-Amp Mini-Fuse
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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