Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2008 Honda CR-V
Question:
What tow bar base plate would I use for my 2008 Honda CRv and the Roadmaster Nighthawk
asked by: Randy F
Helpful Expert Reply:
The best baseplate kit for your 2008 Honda CR-V that works with the Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar item # RM-676 is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # RM-521559-5. This baseplate kit is custom fit and the removable arms not only make connecting to your tow bar easier but are also the best looking when you're not towing your Honda.
I have linked a couple of installation videos below so you can see how to get these parts set up.
Some other parts you will need to flat tow your CR-V are listed below along with any installation videos we may have:
Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit item # RM-152, 6-Wire Trailer Connector item # RM-910030-7, and the Bent Electrical Socket Bracket item # RM-910030-5.
Supplemental Braking System - Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System item # HM39524
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.
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 Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- 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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Roadmaster Bent Electrical Socket Bracket
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 6-Wire Trailer Connector - Vehicle End
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Vehicle End Connector
- Plug Only
- 6 Round
- Roadmaster
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
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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