2011 CRV batt dead after towing
We have a 2011 CRV that we tow and have never had an issue before. On the return leg of our last trip, we stopped more than usual for dinner etc so it was an unusually long day. When we got home the b...
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Stutch wrote:
I have a 2011 CRV that I tow. Spent $90 extra for a cut off switch when getting it prepared for towing. I use a Brake Buddy.
That said, the $90 was a waste of money. The radio fuse that the switch controls also cuts off the accessory jack. I had to rewire. I know you don't use a powered braking system but I went months without using the switch. I turned off the radio, made sure the fan was off and I would go 10+ hours with no issues.
My 2011 had very few miles on it when we bought it so I will assume the batt is "less used" than yours. Point is, go get a good battery and forget about everything else. Don't waste your time with a switch!
I have a 2011 CRV also. It cuts off all the accessory jacks? Cr*p I should have read this thread all the way through before ordering fuse cutoff. Also have a brake buddy which I need to power. If I don't have accessory power Im thinking of just putting a dedicated deep cycle battery in the back of the CRV to power the brake buddy. At least I wouldn't have to worry about the little CRV battery running down on me.
