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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2009 or 2010 Honda CR-V
  To flat tow your 2010 Honda CR-V you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and most likely a high-low adapter. I recommend going with the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-521559-4. This will work great with the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 and the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643 which are both rated for 6,000 lbs. For your vehicle tow bar wiring I highly recommend the Roadmaster Diode...
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• Connecting Roadmaster 1559-1 Base Plates with Missing Weldments to Blue Ox Tow Bar
  I reached out to my contact at Roadmaster and he said that the Replacement Driver Side Arm C001477 will not fit your existing Roadmaster 1559-1 base plates. He said that the weldments for your particular base plate kit are no longer available so your only real option at this point is to replace the entire kit. If you were to go with another Roadmaster Base Plate Kit like part # RM-521559-4, which is confirmed to fit your 2007 Honda CR-V, you would still need to add the Adapter # RM-032...
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• Replacement Tow Bar to Flat Tow a 2007 Honda CR-V with Roadmaster Base Plates
  Wow, that's pretty crazy. I'd consider myself pretty lucky if I had a near-miss from a falling Redwood and only had damage to the tow bar. There's definitely a question there. You're looking for an easier to use tow bar to replace the Stowmaster, part # RM-501, that was damaged. You also need to make sure it fits the base plate kit already on your 2007 Honda CR-V. The base plates you have are likely the EZ4 kit, part # RM-521559-4, that works with the Stowmaster. For a hitch mount...
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• Base Plate Kit for 2011 Honda CR-V Using Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar
  Hi Allen; your Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar # RM-501 fits crossbar-style base plate kits. You need the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521559-4 for your 2011 Honda CR-V. For a complete setup you will also need safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental brake system. I recommend the following: -RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs # RM-643 -Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-15267 -Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1999 or 2011 Honda CR-V Behind a Motor Home
  I am a little confused because you entered 2011 Honda CR-V for vehicle information and typed it in the title field but the question is on a 1999 Honda CR-V. If you have a 1999 then base plates # RM-521559-4 will not fit. You need # 1528-3. For either set of base plates they are compatible with the Stowmaster tow bar you have. I have included a link showing installation of the 1528-3 base plates for you to view. You will also need safety cables if you do not already have some. I like cables...
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• Can a 2008 Honda CR-V be flat Towed Behind and RV Using a Tow Ready/Reese Tow Bar 63180
  I would actually advise against using Tow Ready tow bar # 63180 for a couple of reasons. First, this tow bar is rated for a maximum of 45 miles per hour which is fine for short hops around town but useless for highway use. And second there are base plates required, # 40602, but they are going to require major modifications to the bumper and need to be reinforced so professional installation is recommended. The other option is to use custom base plates # RM-521559-4 with an adapter # RM-025...
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• Will Roadmaster EZ Hook Safety Cable Anchors Work With Direct-Connect Base Plate?
  Instead of using Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521559-5, you will want a quick disconnect option like Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521559-4. This is compatible with Roadmaster EZ Hook Safety Cable Anchors (1 Pair) # RM-910653 and Roadmaster EZ Hook Replacement Safety Cable - 64" Long - 8,000 lbs # RM-910650. If you already purchased Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521559-5 for your 2008 Honda...
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• Is The Roadmaster StowMaster 5000 Tow Bar Compatible With A Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit
  As long as you still have the crossbar base assembly # RM-910012-00 on your StowMaster 5000 tow bar it would be compatible with your Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521559-4.
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• Parts Needed To Flat-Tow My 2011 Honda CR-V 4-Wheel Drive Behind My 2008 Jayco Motor Home
  To tow your 2011 Honda CR-V 4-wheel drive with your 2008 Jayco Class C 35 ft motor home, you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, wiring or lighting, and a supplemental braking system. The Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit, part # RM-521559-4, is a good option for base plates for your CR-V. The EZ4 Base Plate Kit features removable drawbars so that when the vehicle is not being towed, the base plates are less visible. A tow bar that I recommend is the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar,...
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• Correct Base Plates for 2007 Honda CR-V With StowMaster Tow Bar
  I believe you are speaking of the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar # RM-501, as the Stowaway # RM-4000-40 is a storage system which slides over a tow bar. In order to use your StowMaster you would need the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-521559-4, which is confirmed to work with that tow bar and will allow you to use the quick disconnect system. That system features brackets on the StowMaster and EZ4 plates which line up and are held in place with the pins that you referenced.
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• Compatible Base Plates For A Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000 Tow Bar On A 2009 Honda CR-V
  The Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000 tow bar is compatible with Roadmaster EZ, EZ2, EZ4, XL, and Classic vehicle-specific base plates. The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM-521559-4 is an EZ4 base plate so they are compatible with eachother and with your 2009 Honda CR-V
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• Recommended Towing Components For 2007 Honda CR-V 4WD Behind Motorhome
  From my research of the owner's manual for your 2007 Honda CR-V it is stated that the vehicle must be towed with all 4 wheels on the ground to avoid damage to the 4WD transmission. I do have other options for towing your CR-V. I recommend flat-towing your Honda behind your motorhome. For flat-towing there are 5 items that are needed. You will need base plates for the CR-V, a tow bar, safety cables, lights for the towed vehicle, and most states now require a supplemental brake system....
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• Comparing the Roadmaster Direct-Connect and Crossbar-Style Base Plates for a 2010 Honda CR-V
  The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-521559-5 and Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # RM-521559-4 are both fits for a 2010 Honda CR-V. The main difference between the two is that the Direct-Connect style connects directly to a tow bar like the Roadmaster Nighthawk part # RM-676. The Crossbar-Style connect to a crossbar and then to a tow bar like the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 part # RM-422. I prefer the Direct-Connect as there is less to connect each time and...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2007 Honda CR-V
  We can get you the items you need to go along with your Falcon 2 tow bar and Even Brake system to get your 2007 Honda CR-V ready for flat towing. A good starting point is a review of your CR-V owner's manual to see if Honda recommends any special preparation steps or if certain versions are excluded from flat towing. You may also care to review the linked article that covers each of the components required for safe and legal flat towing. These include the tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2008 Honda CR-V
  The base plates you will need for your 2008 Honda CR-V are the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit, part # RM-521559-4. This is the same style of base plates as the # 1555-1 you have referenced. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and a supplemental braking system for the CR-V. For a tow bar I would recommend the RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520. I have included a link to the installation details and a video review on the tow bar. For...
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• What Parts Are Need to Tow a 2009 Honda CR-V Behind an RV or Motorhome
  I will walk you through which parts you need starting from your 2009 Honda CR-V and move towards the vehicle. First you need base plates for the CR-V if you do not already have them. The base plates available for your CR-V are RoadMaster part # RM-521559-4. Next you need the towbar. You have selected RoadMaster part # RM-501. It has a quick disconnect system built in and will fit the base plates for your CR-V, so part # 910021-00 is not needed. You will need safety cables. You can use...
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• Compatibility of RM-521559-4 with Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar on 2009 Honda CR-V
  The discontinued Roadmaster # 5250 tow bar is compatible with EZ4 style base plates like the # RM-521559-4. In addition to the tow bar and base plates, you will also need safety cables, a lighting solution and a supplemental braking system (required by law in most states). If you prefer a coiled safety cable, the # RM-643 is a good choice. For a straight cable, I would recommend # RM-645. If you do not already have your CR-V wired, the Roadmaster Bulb and Socket Kit, part # RM-155 is...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 Honda CR-V With a 2000 Winnebago and a Stowmaster 5000 Tow Bar
  There are 5 basic components that you need to flat tow your 2011 Honda CR-V. You need a tow bar like the Stowmaster 5000 that you purchased, base plates, safety cables, light kit and a supplemental braking system. You should also check your owners manual of your CR-V for any specific towing procedures that must be followed like pulling fuses or adding a lube pump. For base plates, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit, # RM-521559-4, that you referenced. These base plates work...
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• How To Use Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar On a 2007 Honda CR-V
  Yes, the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520 will work with the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # RM-521559-4 on a 2007 Honda CR-V. That said, you will need the Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly part # 910021-00 if you don't already have this. I have attached a full list of parts for the 2007 Honda CR-V below as well. RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables part # RM-643 Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 Demco...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2010 Honda CR-V Behind an RV Using a Stowmaster 5000 Tow Bar
  Yes the Roadmaster base plates # RM-521559-4 for the 2010 Honda CR-V are compatible with the Stowmaster tow bar you have. A few other things you might need (if you don't have them already from the previous vehicle) include safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For safety cables I recommend # RM-643 because the coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you have some options. You can use a magnetic kit such as # RM-2120. Or for a more permanent solution...
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• Removing Roadmaster # RM-521559-4 From 2010 Honda CR-V
  According to the installation instructions for the Roadmaster # RM-521559-4, the front clip or bumper cover is removed to access the hardware holding the base plates in place. The radiator cover also needs to be removed. Keep in mind that during the original installation, the bumper core was removed and was NOT REPLACED. The base plate crossbeam takes the place of a majority of the bumper structure. If you are removing the base plates, the bumper core or a replacement (if you no longer...
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• Parts Needed to Use RoadMaster StowMaster Tow Bar # RM-501 on 2009 Honda CR-V
  Your Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar # RM-501 can be used with your 2009 Honda CR-V by addition of compatible base plates on the Honda. We offer the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # RM-521559-4, which features no-welding installation using included hardware, and removable arms to allow your CR-V to retain most of its normal appearance when not being flat towed. These base plates are compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars. Flat towing requires a number of components besides the tow bar...
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• Adapter Recommendation to Convert from Roadmaster XL Base Plate to Blue Ox Aventa
  Are you sure you don't have a Blue Ox part # BX7335? As that is a very popular tow bar by them. If so you would need the adapter part # RM-032 to adapt from your # 1559-1 base plates to that tow bar.
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• What Parts are Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 Honda CR-V, 2 Wheel Drive
  To flat tow a vehicle there are 5 essential components you will need: base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental braking system. Base plates provide a safe and secure attachment point on the vehicle for the tow bar. For you 2011 Honda CR-V, the Roadmaster Base Plates, # RM-521559-4, that you have referenced would be a good choice. These are XL style base plates so you will need a tow bar that is compatible with the XL style. The most popular tow bar for XL base plates...
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