I have had 5 towable vehicles in 17 years, all Jeeps. I had a shop install the first tow plate, and I installed all the rest, including moving the original tow plate to the newest vehicle by myself. There are videos on youtube to show you how if you are interested. Removing and replacing the bumper is probably the most difficult part of the project.
I have always used Blue Ox and have found their products and support to be top notch. I've used two tow bars and have had them serviced by Blue Ox occasionally for minimal charge. Gives me peach of mind.
One step to consider is the electrical wiring for the tail lights on the toad. Depending on your available electrical experience, this can be difficult or easy. A simple and cheap way around wiring is to go to Harbor Freight and purchase their 12v magnetic mount trailer LED lighting kit for $32. Put the lights on the roof and run the included wiring through the hood area and out the grill to the plug on the RV. 10 minutes tops. I have one for use on one jeep without the wiring and it works fine. Google lighting kits and you can find them cheaper.
As mentioned above, it would be a good idea to install an auxiliary brake system to take some of the load off your RV. Many kinds are available so be prepared to spend some time researching. You will get a lot of emotional responses here on the forum, so be prepared.
I would also check for a used tow plate on ebay, and other sites. People who may have owned a CRV before and got rid of it, may have the tow plate leaning against the wall in the garage.
