Is a Braking System Needed for a 2005 Honda CRV Being Towed Behind an RV
Question:
Do I need an electric brake to tow a 2005 Honda CRV EX behind my 2013 Class c Sprinter 3500? What else?
asked by: Tom
Expert Reply:
The legislation for whether or not a supplemental braking system is required for a towed vehicle varies by state but the last I checked, anything over 3,000 lbs requires one no matter which state you're in so it's safe to assume you'll need one for a 2005 Honda CRV. I recommend the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System part # BRK2019 as it's easy to setup and can be transferred with you from vehicle to vehicle. It's one of the most popular portable braking systems on the market.
If you need the rest of the parts to complete your setup I have attached these for you below:
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 1555-5
Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar part # RM-501
Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit part # RM-154
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- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
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- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Stores on Car
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- Roadmaster
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