2017 Honda HR-V Not listed

I have a suspicion that Motorhome magazine reports on either info on products that are submitted to them or on products that advertise with them. Example: I have never seen a report, or that it even exists, info on the NSA Ready Brute towbar/brake systems. Yet they seem to be popular here on RV Net.

Norm

ccchuck wrote:

AngryBert-63 wrote:
Which guide are you looking at? The Family Motor Coaching guide still lists the manual tranny model as towable with 65MPH max speed limit and no mileage restriction.

Motorhome 2017 guide..

I know about the OM - I posted that some time back, but I am worried why Motorhome omitted it, indeed all Hondas.

J&R wrote:
I believe 2015 CRV was last towable year. 2016 went to different trans, not towable.

2015 Honda CRV transmission changed and is no longer towable.
Sadly the last towable year is 2014

J&R wrote:
I believe 2015 CRV was last towable year. 2016 went to different trans, not towable.

I want to say 2014 was last towable CRV, at least that's what I remember from a recent look at the MoHoMag listings. I'd still check with an owner manual, and make sure that manual was for the year showing on the door jamb label.

MoHo warns about checking to make sure there's a baseplate for a brand new model. I know the baseplate makers put a bounty on new models. Be the first, let us dismantle your car, design, build and install a new baseplate, FREE.

I believe 2015 CRV was last towable year. 2016 went to different trans, not towable.

Even though your OM says you can tow it flat, check with the base plate suppliers like Demco before you buy the car, I did not see them listed for any 2017 Honda. I have found this same problem in other tow cars I was researching.

AngryBert-63 wrote:
Owner's manual is all I would care about. Magazines aren't covering your warranty.

Extraordinarily well said! I'm sure MoHo tries very hard to transcribe Mfr's manual information, but they aren't the authority. And neither are WE. We love RVing and we love our Forum Family. Still, most if not all of us are about to buy another member a transmission.

Funny this thread is about Honda. Back before CR-V went from a real transmission to a CVT, it was the only Honda automatic with a factory OK for towing. Highly doubtful that specific Honda had an exclusive tow-friendly transmission, but it had the only tow-warranty-friendly one.

ccchuck wrote:

AngryBert-63 wrote:
Which guide are you looking at? The Family Motor Coaching guide still lists the manual tranny model as towable with 65MPH max speed limit and no mileage restriction.

Motorhome 2017 guide..

I know about the OM - I posted that some time back, but I am worried why Motorhome omitted it, indeed all Hondas.

Owner's manual is all I would care about. Magazines aren't covering your warranty.

AngryBert-63 wrote:
Which guide are you looking at? The Family Motor Coaching guide still lists the manual tranny model as towable with 65MPH max speed limit and no mileage restriction.

Motorhome 2017 guide..

I know about the OM - I posted that some time back, but I am worried why Motorhome omitted it, indeed all Hondas.

Forget those guides! Here's what the OM says(Pg 88):

Towing Behind a Motorhome

Models with continuously variable transmission
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.

Models with manual transmission
Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome. Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle:
1. Shift to Neutral.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition switch (or power mode) to ACCESSORY. Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
4. Turn off all electrical devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets. This can prevent the battery from running down.

Which guide are you looking at? The Family Motor Coaching guide still lists the manual tranny model as towable with 65MPH max speed limit and no mileage restriction.