Recommended Items Needed To Flat-Tow 2013 Honda CR-V

Updated 09/11/2015 | Published 09/10/2015

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Question:

I have a 2013 Honda CR-V that I want to flat tow. I need help ing the right product.

asked by: John J

Helpful Expert Reply:

There are five items needed when you flat-tow a vehicle. You will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting for the CR-V, and most states now require a supplemental brake system. I will make some recommendations that will work with your 2013 CR-V.

The base plates I recommend is the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit, part # RM-521567-4.

The tow bar I recommend is the RoadMaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar, part # RM-522. For safety cables I recommend part # RM-645.

I recommend the Roadmaster Tow Bar Wiring, part # 154-792-118158 for your CR-V. You will want to check your owner's manual when flat towing to find out which fuse(s) need to be pulled. I recommend using a fuse bypass like part # RM76511 for those fuses so you do not have to pull the fuses every time you tow. You simply flip the switch and you are ready to go.

For a supplemental brake system I recommend the Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251. It's permanently installed into the CR-V so you don't need to remove or set it up each time you tow or drive the vehicle. You also need a relay # RM-88400 to keep the Honda's lights from overriding the motorhome's.

I have attached links to some installation videos and helpful articles you can check out. You will also want to check your owner's manual for any restrictions or guidelines when flat-towing.