purchased a 2007 crv as a tow car

[charlestown]

hello I just purchased a 2007 crv with automatic transmission I am going to tow it 4 down behind my 31ft leprechaun can anyone tell me whats a good base plate and tow bar to get im new at towing cars thanks mark from Charles town wv

[lanerd]

Any of the big three, Roadmaster, Blue Ox, and Demco will do just fine. I would go with the one that is the most hidden when not in use. My Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain is almost impossible to see when disconnected.....I really like that.

Ron

ps... just to keep the terminology straight.... a "tow" car is the one doing the towing. A "towed" car is one that is being towed...hence the nickname "toad".

[Bumpyroad]

blue ox tow bar, I used an aventa II. brake buddy braking system with break away function.
bumpy

[Mandalay_Parr]

I have BlueOx. Works good.

[SCVJeff]

Were towing a 2006 CRV with a Roadmaster. It just sits there and follows us around..

[j-d]

Blue Ox, Demco and Roadmaster offer most of the base plates. For tow bars, add Night Shift Auto (Ready Brute) to that list. They all can be made to connect to each other.

I like a coach-mounted folding telescoping tow bar. They're all good. Some can have built-in braking, which I recommend you use. Whether part of the tow bar, permanent in the car, or portable like a Brake Buddy, get something.

For base plate, I suggest you look at every brand and the specific instructions for your year and model of CR-V. You may find the installed height of one will match your coach's hitch height better than another, or install easier, or be less invasive. Car attachment and coach hitch should be within 3" up/down from level.

If you want to install your baseplate yourself, I can offer suggestions.

Used stuff advertised on web is a definite possibility.