Recommended Parts to Flat Tow a 2013 Honda CR-V
Question:
Can you flat tow a 2013 Honda Crv thats not AWD?
asked by: Rhonda L
Expert Reply:
You can flat tow the manual, FWD, and AWD models of the 2013 Honda CR-V. You will need to check your owner's manual for the specific set up procedure. I have linked the parts below you will need along with any installation videos we may have:
Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520 and item # RM-643
Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM-521567-5
Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267
Supplemental Braking System - Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System item # BLU37TR and item # RM-9332 to power it.
High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If you measure the height of the inside top of the hitch receiver tube on your RV, and the height difference is more than 3 inches above/below the base plate tab height, you'll need a high/low adapter. I have linked a FAQ article that explains all this in more detail along with our selection of adapters.
For this vehicle, fuse(s) must be pulled during towing. Please check owner's manual to confirm. You can make this process as easy as flipping a switch by using a fuse bypass. If your owner's manual says to only pull the #19 ACC radio fuse, use item # RM76511; if it states to pull the #19 ACC radio fuse and the #20 ACC key lock fuse, use item # RM76512. These are not required (pulling the fuses is though) they just make the process easier.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
more information >
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
more information >
Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
more information >
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
more information >
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
more information >
Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass - 13" - 20-Amp Mini-Fuse
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- Mini Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- Roadmaster
more information >
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
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Q&A: Recommended 7000lb Leaf Springs To Replace Dexter 072-027-00
- Q&A: Replacement Lift Motor for Fantastic Vent in 2002 Teton 5th-Wheel Trailer
- Article: How to Accurately Measure Trailer Leaf Springs
- Q&A: Can I get Replacement Keys For a Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock?
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Q&A: How To Charge 12v Batteries Wired in Parallel
- Q&A: What are the Dimensions of a #99 Spindle
- Q&A: Using NOCO 2 Bank Charger With Parallel Batteries in Truck
- Q&A: How Long Does it Take to Install Roadmaster Base Plate Kit
- Article: Must-Have Flat Towing Components
- Article: Roadmaster Vehicle Specific Base Plates
- Article: We Used 34 RV Tow Bars, and These are the Best for Flat Towing
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)