CR-V FWD towable?
We currently tow a 2002 CR-V AWD and have done so for many a mile without a problem. It's getting near time for a newer model, so we are considering a 2013/14 CR-V but with front wheel drive rather th...
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I tow a 2013 crv FWD. Its great, just as all the crv's are.
however there is one difference you need to know about. The later models have much more hidden electrical parasitic draws on the battery.
My manual states to pull the radio fuse when extended towing, It should say for any towing over a few hours as the battery will go dead fairly rapidly. You cannot tow for a full day or close to it and expect it to start.
A charge line to your battery or a fuse switch is a must.
There are many posts here about the fuse switch and charge line. I built my own fuse switch from an article here that I read and it works great, no dead battery.
however there is one difference you need to know about. The later models have much more hidden electrical parasitic draws on the battery.
My manual states to pull the radio fuse when extended towing, It should say for any towing over a few hours as the battery will go dead fairly rapidly. You cannot tow for a full day or close to it and expect it to start.
A charge line to your battery or a fuse switch is a must.
There are many posts here about the fuse switch and charge line. I built my own fuse switch from an article here that I read and it works great, no dead battery.
