Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2009 or 2010 Honda CR-V

Published 11/22/2017

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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$575.00

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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$445.26

Blue Ox Alpha Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,500 lbs

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$1035.74

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(3579)

$172.41

Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles

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$47.02

Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

(427)

$850.00

RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs

(678)

$73.90

Roadmaster Hy-Power Diodes (Qty 2)

(359)

$38.85

Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles

(774)

$43.40

Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional

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$1245.50

Question:

After reviewing all the videos and reviews, I really like the Blue OX equipment. Can you recommend the needed parts. Thanks.

asked by: Steve W

Expert Reply:

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 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. I really like this kit because once it is installed all you need to do is connect the coiled wire adapter to the 6-Way on the front of your CR-V and the 7-Way to the back of your motorhome and you're good to go. Another plus would be installing the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 to the middle pin on the 6-Way connector. This will prevent your battery from draining since you have to leave the key in the accessory position and will keep you from having to pull your radio fuse when making long trips.

You will also need a Brake Light Relay # RM-88400 for your lights to work properly. If you have separate turn and stop signals a Converter # 118158 and 2 additional Diodes # RM-792 will be needed as well.

The supplemental braking system that I recommend is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251. This system is a permanent install that simply takes the flip of a switch to activate it for flat towing. The design of the system practically hides it when you are not flat towing.

Most flat towing setups require the use of a high-low adapter for level towing. I have attached a link to our selection of adapters as well as a link to a helpful article to help you choose the correct one.

Be sure to follow any specific instructions in your owner's manual for flat towing to keep from damaging your CR-V.

I have attached some sample installation videos for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jon G

Steve W.

11/20/2017

Thanks for the info but we bought a 2009 Honda CRV instead. Will the parts be different for this year?

Jon G.

11/20/2017

Actually all of these parts will be exactly what you need for a 2009 Honda CR-V as well.

Steve W.

11/22/2017

After reviewing all the videos and reviews, I really like the Blue OX equipment. Can you recommend the needed parts. Thanks.

Jon G.

11/22/2017

The Blue Ox base plate kit that you will need for your CR-V is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2246. The tow bar that I recommend using with it is the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380 which is rated for 6,500 lbs and comes with safety cables. Going with this equipment means that you will just need the following from my original answer Wiring - # RM-15267 Charge Line Kit - # RM-156-25 Relay - # RM-88400 Converter - # 118158 Diodes - # RM-792 Braking System - # SM99251 And the high-low adapter.