Towing a 2018 Honda Accord with Manual Transmission Behind a Motor Home  

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I'm happy to inform you that you can tow your 2018 Honda Accord behind your motor home. To do this, there are two routes you can take.

First, you need a way to tow the vehicle. Which one you need for an Accord with manual transmission will depend on which components you already have on your motor home. If you want an easy, all-in-one solution, then a tow dolly is the best option. I recommend the Demco Kar Kaddy SS, part # DM9713045. It features hydraulic disc brakes and eliminates the need for the additional wiring and brake systems that I will discuss below. I've linked to a video review of this dolly for you to look at.

If you already have tow bars or tow wiring with your motor home or you just want something less bulky, there is another option that you can use instead. You can install a base plate for a tow bar on your Accord. I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, part # BX2267. It has hidden reinforcements and removable bracket arms that keep a low profile when the vehicle is not being towed.

If you decide to go with the tow bar method, then you will also need a tow bar. I recommend the Blue Ox Avail, part # BX7420 as this will pair well with the Base Plate Kit. This is a hitch-mounted tow bar that features self-aligning arms and improved turning range. It even comes with a set of safety cables, which you will need. I've linked to a video review of this tow bar.

Depending on the height of your motor home's hitch, you may also need a high-low adapter to line up the tow bar with the base plate. Be sure to measure these distances. I've linked to a list of our adapters.

You will also need tow bar wiring for your lights. I recommend the RoadMaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit, part # RM-152-98146-7. It has everything you need to get your lights working and includes a built-in 7-way to 6-way straight adapter cord. I've linked to a video installation of this kit on a 2014 Ford Fiesta.

This method will also require a supplemental braking system. If your motor home has air brakes, then I recommend the Demco SBS Air Force One, part # SM99243. It's a proportional braking system that features a one-time setup, so you won't have to disassemble it to use your Accord later. I've linked to a video review of this system.

If your motor home has hydraulic brakes, then the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play Duo, part # SM99251, is the way to go as it offers the same advantage as the Air Force One. I've linked to a video review of this system as well.

Depending on what components you already have, the tow dolly may be the better route to go. However, if you already have tow bars or any of the other components listed, the other method may suit your needs more.

expert reply by: Kef G

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