Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2014 Honda CR-V Behind a Motorhome

Question:

Hi, Im looking to flatbed tow my 2014 Honda CRV and would like to get information. Thanks

asked by: Barry G

Expert Reply:

I am assuming you mean you want to flat tow your 2014 Honda CR-V, as in pull it behind your motorhome. To do that you will need 5 main parts (and possibly some other parts that your specific vehicle requires). I have included these parts below with a brief description of what each one does as well as a recommendation.

Base Plate Kit: This is a custom fit part to your CR-V and provides the attachment point for the tow bar coming from your motorhome. I recommend the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98955 which fits all models of the 2014 Honda CR-V and has a clean look design.

Tow Bar: This is going to be what comes from the motorhome and attaches to the base plate kit. I recommend the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR which is compatible with the above base plate kit and includes the safety cables which is another required part for flat towing so you will not need to pick them up separately.

Tow Bar Wiring: This is what will allow you to use your Honda CR-V's tail lights and wiring system while preventing feedback from your RV. I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. You will also want the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass # RM76511 to save you from physically pulling the fuse every time you need to tow.

Supplemental Braking System: This is what will allow you to travel and stop safely when towing your CR-V. I recommend the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor # DM86VR which includes a wireless braking monitor to alert you when the brakes are being applied in the towed car. You will also need the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400 which your CR-V requires to keep your towed car's brake signal from overriding the turn signal sent by your RV.

You may also need a high-low adapter to keep your flat tow set-up level. I have included a help article that goes over this as well as a link to our high-low adapter selection should you need one. You will want to consult your owners manual to ensure you do everything that is recommended/required form the manufacturer.

I have also included a technical bulletin from Roadmaster that shows the location of the fuse to be pulled if it has been improperly labeled in your owners manual.