Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 Honda HR-V
Question:
We would like to flat tow a 2017 Honda HR-V LX Manual Transmission behind our 2017 Jayco Melbourne 24L Sprinter 3500 Diesel. What parts would you recommend? What supplemental braking system would you recommend for the Honda HR-V. We look forward to your response.
asked by: Carol C
Helpful Expert Reply:
In order to flat-tow a 2017 Honda HR-V you'll need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, braking system, and wiring harness. I have attached a list of these parts for you below.
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-521570-5
Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar part # RM-676
Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit part # RM-154
Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System part # HM39524
Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass part # RM76511 or part # RM76512
The Roadmaster tow bars and base plates fit the best and are easiest to use most generally and I prefer the portable braking system since you can take them with you to a new vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
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
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- 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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