best base plate and tow bar for 09 CRV

Discussion in 'CR-V' started by jim78565, Apr 9, 2009.

  1. jim78565

    jim78565 Guest

    I need to set up a new CRV to tow behind a motorhome. Any tips or
    suggestions?
     
    jim78565, Apr 9, 2009
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    Tegger Guest


    See here for some possibly useful information:
    <http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/dinghytowingguide/index.cfm>
    Choose "2009 Dinghy Guide" from the menu at right.
    It doesn't actually say, but that's a PDF document.
     
    Tegger, Apr 10, 2009
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    jim78565 Guest

    Thanks. I printed it out. I would still like personal recommendations on
    which tow bars work best and which ones to avoid. I am leaning toward
    the Roadmaster XL baseplate because the installation instructions
    indicate less cutting and drilling than the Blue OX.
     
    jim78565, Apr 10, 2009
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    jim beam Guest

    cutting and drilling??? doesn't the crv have hitch attachment points?
    you should be using something that custom bolts up to those, not some
    "one size fits all" kludge.

    don't know if it fits, but the genuine honda towing hitch for the 08 crv
    is $225. beats cutting and drilling any day.

    <http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&catcgry1=CR-V&catcgry2=2008&catcgry3=5DR+LX+4WD&catcgry4=KA5AT&catcgry5=TRAILER+HITCH>
     
    jim beam, Apr 10, 2009
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    jim78565 Guest

    I'm sure it does but I am not looking for a hitch reciever.
     
    jim78565, Apr 10, 2009
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    jim beam Guest


    ok, wrong end! my bad.
     
    jim beam, Apr 10, 2009
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    TomP Guest

    The Blue Ox tow bar kit is one of the better units. I have 2
    relatives that use "The Ox" unit and are completely satisfied.
    Additionally I was told that Honda had a hand in the development of
    the Blue Ox unit.

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    TomP, Apr 11, 2009
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