Which Fuse has to be Pulled to Flat Tow a 2013 Honda CR-V Behind a Motor Home

Updated 01/10/2025 | Published 05/13/2014

Question:

I just bought a 2013 CRV to use to tow behind my motor home. Book does not say to pull fuses. On line I see it says you need to pull fuses, but does not say which ones to pull. Please tell me which ones, and where they are. Thanking you in advance, P.S. also is there a problem installing tow package under car.

asked by: Barbara L

Expert Reply:

Page 236 of the owners manual for a 2013 Honda CR-V states for extended towing you will need to remove the 7.5 amp accessory radio fuse located in the interior fuse box. This fuse should not be too difficult to pull but if you wanted to use a fuse bypass it is # RM76511.

There should not be a problem installing any tow package components under the vehicle. For any wiring you can zip tie it up to an existing wiring harness. Avoid areas that may pinch or burn the wiring.

expert reply by: Michael H

Buck's B.

1/10/2025

There seems to be some confusion, which fuse number do you pull? Is it the accessory fuse or is it the radio, do you happen to know what number it is?

Jon G.

1/10/2025

@Buck Page 236 of your owner's manual calls it the "Accessory Radio Fuse" but the lid just shows ACC in the position #19 that's highlighted on page 236. As always, I recommend verifying all of this in your copy of the owner's manual. Do you have any trips you're excited about this year?

Mike

1/10/2025

@JonG great, the unfortunate side to that fuse is it disconnected the 12v plugs for the braking system.

Jon G.

1/10/2025

@Mike With that being the case, you'll want to install the 12 Volt Outlet Kit # RM-9332 so your braking system has a direct connection to the battery.