Honda CRV

GG, you have come to the right spot. A lot of us tow a Honda CR-V. We had a 2007 and now a 2013.

If you have the navigation, you have to pull a fuse. The perquisite is that you have to be on staff of one of the Cirque du Soleil shows on Las Vegas. Since I wasn't, I had a fuse disconnect line run to that fuse with a cut-off switch to a blank plate to the left of the steering wheel on the dash. It's next to the traction control button. Looks almost factory.

You will love the CR-V.

MM.

Mr.Mark wrote:
GG, you have come to the right spot. A lot of us tow a Honda CR-V. We had a 2007 and now a 2013.

If you have the navigation, you have to pull a fuse. The perquisite is that you have to be on staff of one of the Cirque du Soleil shows on Las Vegas. Since I wasn't, I had a fuse disconnect line run to that fuse with a cut-off switch to a blank plate to the left of the steering wheel on the dash. It's next to the traction control button. Looks almost factory.

You will love the CR-V.

MM.

X2 Like Mr Mark says you'll like it. I also put in a disconnect switch on that darn fuse. Now, I have to remember to use it :>)

With the new CR-V's no longer towable 4 down, I suspect that the towable years will become relatively sought after as used cars,expressly to be towed. Our 2010, with Navigation, does not require the pulling of the fuse. It only has about 70k on it, but I get new car fever way too often. Was planning on replacing it with a new CR-V but will definitely not be. Having dealt with the poor reliability of Jeeps in the past, our only other choice would be a Subaru, but they can't be towed as automatics. Which my wife insists on. In my experience, the CR-V is the best choice as a dinghy for a gas coach.

Just up graded from an 98 Accord to an 05 CRV. Excellent overall toad for size and weight. Blue Ox base plate was very easy to install and nearly invisible. No problems going down the road behind the coach and even loaded with extra stuff well under my tow weight limit of 5K Lbs.

I planned on installing a switch that would take the place of pulling the fuse, but my installer suggested that instead, I run a power cord from the MH to the CR-V, which works great.

Have towed a 06 CRV for over 43k miles. Don't do anything but hook up and go. Also make sure I put in netural going thru the gears the proper way. No Problems.

We upgraded from a 92 Tracker to an 07 CRV back in June!
Installed a Demco Baseplate to match the Demco Excalibar Tow Bar that I already had on hand.
Also went with their Wiring Kit ..Plug and Go ,I used a 7 Pin connector to the MoHo!
I considered a charging wire to keep the Toad Battery charged ,but decided to just install a switch to the fuse for the Radio.So far it works fine.
The only critisism that I have is the Michelin Tires make this car very noisy to drive. I met a fellow who had replaced His with Bridgestones from Costco ,He claimed they were much quieter !
Mine are still like new ,but will replace them at the first opportunity!

They are good, but the fastest I've seen is a man with a Toyota Yaris. He had a tow dolly. Quickly pulled right up on it, a couple straps, 1 plug, and drove off. :) 4 down vs. 2 wheel dolly is a hard debate when I see stuff like that. But if I was going 4 down, it would be a CRV.

We have a 2014 CR-V, and had the battery run down the first couple of times we towed. (I tried following the directions in the manual, but they told me to pull the wrong fuse.) I plan to have a charge line installed one of these days, but in the meantime, I just disconnect the positive battery cable as the last part of my hookup. Adds about 30 seconds.

We towed our civic for 2 years on a dolly and it was a royal PITA. It was difficult to get on the dolly in good conditions and nearly impossible in rain and downright impossible in the snow. We just bought a 2011 CRV and set it up to tow 4 down and it is sooo much easier. Ours does not have the NAV so no need to pull a fuse. Ended up putting on blue ox baseplates which are nearly invisible, ready brute elite bars with built in ready brake. Nice system. I was so happy to see the civic and dolly go. The CRV is a great toad.