I need to draw on you-alls experience to wire my 2009 Honda CRV stop and turn signal lights to be towed by the MH.Just use the magnetic lights or is there something better and easier? We are planning on a month long trip to the Grand Canyon, up to Brice Canyon and then to Mesa Verde, stay in Colorado a while, then back home to Dallas. Like everyone I want to keep the cost down.ThanksJames

I just did this 2 weeks ago on our 2011 CRV.Couple methods, first is to use magnetic lights, this is the easiest however it needs to be done each time and you need to be careful about where you place the wires etc and hope it doesn't scratch your paint. The advantage to this method is that it's independent of the CRV, the downside is that it's not a permanent install and needs to be set up and removed every time. Second method is tapping into the CRV's existing wiring. This will require a little more work and some diodes so the CRV does not feed back into the MH. The advantage to this system is that it's permanent and a one and done install. The downside (some might not really consider it one) is that it's invasive into the CRV's wiring system.Lastly (the method I opted for) leverages the advantages of both of the above options. Drill and place an extra set of bulbs inside the tail light housing, and run the wires and plug for the MH to the front grill. While this option is likely the most work, it's probably the cheapest and I preferred this method because it's completely independent of the CRV wiring but it's also a permanent job. I used this kit. Blue ox light and socket kit

I used the magnetic lights, didn't want to cut into existing wiring with diodes, etc. what year is your crv? can it be towed 4 down?bumpy

Option 1 Magnetics. Magnetics will be a problem because of the rear spare tire on the CRV being in the way. The bumper you can see and touch is mostly plastic so I'm not sure if there's enough metal for the magnetics to grab. You can probably stick the lights to the roof just not sure if 60 MPH+ winds when going down the road will push them around.Option 2 Existing Lights. Taping into the installed lights are going to cause problems. The coach duplexes the brake and turn signal lights. Normally not a problem but if you add a supplemental brake to the CRV the CRV's internal braking indication will over ride the flashing turn signal indication. You can bypass this problem with one of THESE or something similar which has a secondary effect of diode elimination. With the box you tap into both the brake light wire and each turn signal. The hard part is you'll have to figure out the wiring harness in the CRV to tap into the correct wires for each side of the CRV. Brakes, turn signals and night time running lights.Option 3 New Lights. Drilling holes for secondary lights is pretty simple and direct unless you're uncomfortable permanently altering the lights. One down side is buying a large drill bit you'll probably never use again, unless you talk Effy out of his.I did option 2 on an 05 CRV. Took a couple of hours but wasn't to hard working out the wires using a meter. Running the coach signal wire from under the dash all the way back was also simple. All the panels side just pop off and you can access the edge of the carpet to tuck the signal wire under. On my CRV the harness for the rear lights runs along the passenger side of the car and I tapped into the harness behind the rear panel where the jack is stored.For the average shade tree mechanic/RV owner I would recommend option 3.

Thanks for the advice, I'll install the Blue ox system!

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Effy
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May 06, 2015
I just did this 2 weeks ago on our 2011 CRV.

Couple methods,

first is to use magnetic lights, this is the easiest however it needs to be done each time and you need to be careful about where you place the wires etc and hope it doesn't scratch your paint. The advantage to this method is that it's independent of the CRV, the downside is that it's not a permanent install and needs to be set up and removed every time.

Second method is tapping into the CRV's existing wiring. This will require a little more work and some diodes so the CRV does not feed back into the MH. The advantage to this system is that it's permanent and a one and done install. The downside (some might not really consider it one) is that it's invasive into the CRV's wiring system.

Lastly (the method I opted for) leverages the advantages of both of the above options. Drill and place an extra set of bulbs inside the tail light housing, and run the wires and plug for the MH to the front grill. While this option is likely the most work, it's probably the cheapest and I preferred this method because it's completely independent of the CRV wiring but it's also a permanent job. I used this kit.

Blue ox light and socket kit

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