Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2012 Honda CR-V EX
Question:
Greetings - I have a 2012 Honda CR-V EX and am considering getting the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM-521567-4 and matching it with the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Car Mount - 2inch Ball -Item # RM-501. Are those two items a match and are they a good fit for my toad. It appears they items will work together but I would like confirmation before I place my order. Thanks for your help!
asked by: Joel O
Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes, the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar item # RM-501 is compatible with the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit item # RM-521567-4. This base plate is confirmed to fit your 2012 Honda CR-V EX and would be a great set up.
I have listed some other parts you will need to flat tow your Honda below along with any installation videos we may have of the parts referenced:
Safety Chains - RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables item # RM-643
Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267
Supplemental Braking System - Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System item # HM39524
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 Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Stores on Car
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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