I have never been a store basher but this situation was so outrageous I felt I needed to warn anyone towing a CR-V. I first, forgot to pull the radio fuse on a 6 hour trip and ran down the towed CR-V battery. Got it back going but I know the battery is never the same, afterwards. Bought a battery maintainer device to attach from the coach to the towed but that didn't work so well. Back to the point: Stopped at a nationally, well known auto parts chain store to purchasea battery. The little Honda battery was $122 for a two year, $144 for a three year, and $199 for a five year warranty. I balked at these prices and decided to look elsewhere. Ended up buying an Interstate battery with a 5 year warranty for $69.99 at Costco. Best thing about their warranty is that you can return it anytime during the warranty period for a full refund. I've done it.I don't own Costco stock, work there or know anyone who does.

Yes, the Honda will need a fuse to be pulled if you have Nav or you can install a 'cut-off' switch to that fuse (which we had done on two Honda's).I'm not sure if your battery experience is exclusive to Honda. Is that a special battery? It looks like you found a good buy.Safe travels,MM.

Why did you not named the store that had the overpriced batteries; yet, you named the stored that had well reasonably priced battery? Isn't this forum about helping others? In this case, we could avoid that store, but what store is that?

I use Advanced Auto Parts because it's handy, but like Mama said, "You Better Shop Around".

I know Costco and Sam's have the best priced on batteries for over 20 years. Should have ask me before going elsewhere :D

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J-Rooster
Explorer
Nov 05, 2015
Kayteg1 wrote:
Do you have navigation in 2006 Honda?
Very good point Kayteg1 we opted out on navigation, because we knew we would be towing all 4 wheels down! Navigation system will put a major strain on the battery if towed without a charge line.
aerbus32
Explorer II
Nov 05, 2015
We have a 2010 with nav. After the first problem with the battery I replaced it with a Costco battery. No issues since then & I never pull any fuses, etc. We rarely drive more than 4-5 hours. If longer than that, I routinely start the car as per the prescribed pre-towing procedure while taking a break. I'm of the opinion that replacing Honda's factory provided battery is all it takes.
TropicalRV
Explorer
Nov 05, 2015
That's why I'm keeping my 2002 CRV until I'm done motorhoming. Don't need to disconnect anything while traveling. However, you do have to re-charge the battery after a couple of days driving because the Brake Buddy will pull the battery down.
Blaster_Man
Explorer
Oct 29, 2015
We are on CRV number two...no nav, no problems. However, if we travel multiple days in a row, I put a trickle charger on it at night.
Effy
Explorer II
Oct 28, 2015
marbilupton wrote:
I have been towing my CR-V for about 10 years now and never disconnect the battery. Have not had any problems, towing up to 8 hours a day.

It's only applicable to newer CRV's with the NAV.
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Oct 28, 2015
I towed my 04 CRV w/o nav for years w/o pulling the fuse and no problems. 3 years ago I upgraded to a 7 conductor cable and connected up the charge line.
mikestock
Explorer
Oct 28, 2015
No. I have a portable GPS but it isn't plugged in. The recommended towing procedure only says to unplug the radio fuse and to run the engine before towing and every 8 hours, for 3 minutes, shifting through the gears.

This posting was not about what I did and did not do correctly that ruined the battery but about the price differential you may encounter when replacing the battery. Just a warning to shop around and not accept the first price you are quoted.

I think some of these automotive stores feel that if they have you in front of their store and can show you that you need a battery, you will just pay their price, assuming that it is fair and that you know no better.
Kayteg1
Explorer II
Oct 28, 2015
Do you have navigation in 2006 Honda?
mikestock
Explorer
Oct 28, 2015
wildmanbaker wrote:
Yes, its a Honda thing. Unusual size, but if you want it to fit, its big bucks. $70.00 at Costco would have been a deal.

The Interstate battery from Costco was physically idantical and weighed the same as the OEM battery I replaced. $70 was a great deal compaired to Advanced Auto Parts.
marbilupton
Explorer
Oct 27, 2015
I have been towing my CR-V for about 10 years now and never disconnect the battery. Have not had any problems, towing up to 8 hours a day.

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