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Open Roads Forum  >  Dinghy Towing  > Honda CR-V Reply to Topic  |  Subscribe  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 2   Next rooster2 • View posts covington, louisiana New Member Joined: 06/11/2006 View Profile Offline Posted: 06/20/09 08:42am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I'm getting prices on a Honda CR-V 2009. Towing a '95 Toyota 4runner now with Roadmaster tow bar (heavy). Would like to know how does one tow the CR-V (the steps to go through)? My tow now has a Remco disconnect on driveshaft I'm in Park while towing. Also suggestion on a new tow bar would be appreciated - hopefully much lighter. Thanks, Roy Big Katuna • View posts Deland, FL Senior Member Joined: 12/27/2003 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Offline Posted: 06/20/09 09:16am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator We had an 04 Element and now an 08 CRV. Idling in P, you shift to R for 4-5 seconds, shift to L, then 2, then 3, the D then into N, idling in each ger 4-5 seconds. I let it idle five minutes in N then turn the key off. I also turn the AC and radio off. If you get the NAV option there is a fuse you need to pull. I don't pull any fuses and never have a problem with the battery. I use a Ready Brute tow bar with the built in surge brake. Very happy with it. Aluminum and stainless steel, self-locking. My Kharma ran over my Dogma. mockturtle • View posts Northwest Senior Member Joined: 05/31/2005 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Posted: 06/20/09 09:22am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator The steps vary somewhat from year to year. Basically, before starting out in the morning, or after eight hours of towing, one starts the engine and runs through all the gears, leaving it (in my 2002) neutral, with the key in the accessory position. In my case, I must also remove the #8 fuse, which incapacitates the radio (annoying 'security' feature), for which a code must be entered before using again. I love my Honda CR-V and it does tow very nicely, but I had several dead battery situations. I now also unplug both the brake system and the umbilical cord when connected overnight. So far, so good. 2000 Born Free 24RB Class C 2002 Honda CR-V toad Roadmaster Sterling A/T towbar VIP braking system Eddyline Merlin kayak miket • View posts Southwick, Ma Senior Member Joined: 10/16/2000 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Offline Posted: 06/20/09 09:23am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Follow the steps in the Honda manual, my 06 seems a little different than the Element --- Start engine, go thru the gears into Drive, put in Neutral, let idle 3 minutes, turn key back one click, good to go. I'm using Blue Ox Aladdin and their baseplate, diodes for the lights. Coach and CR-V have amber turn signals, 5 wires just for lights. Workhorse Ambassador Mike T 2005 Winnebago Voyage 33V, Workhorse W20, with '06 CR-V in tow, SMI 4 wire Braking system, Blue Ox Underskirt, Pressure Pro. brobox • View posts Sunny SW. Florida Senior Member Joined: 11/18/2003 View Profile Posted: 06/20/09 09:46am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Roy, No help on the towing procedures, but a comment on the tow bar. I am also a fan of the Ready Brute tow bar, light weight and the Auxiliary brakes all in one. Good price for a two in one unit. My second choice would be the Blue Ox Aluminum. Very light and easy to connect by yourself. Chuck 02 Travel Supreme, 2 street side slides 09 Toyota Tacoma 2WD jaxd • View posts So CA USA Senior Member Joined: 10/19/2003 View Profile Offline Posted: 06/20/09 10:44am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Roy: The important thing is that the last gear you move to nutral from has to be a forward gear. Do Not go from R to N. I installed a battery disconnect switch on the battery simply because I am old, can't get down on knees etc., and that is the easiest way to make sure I don't drain the battery. Granted, you lose your presets on the radio, but if you are miles away from home it does not matter. If you have Navi then you just input the code as instructed and you are good to go. jaxd - F140757 2004 Excursion 39' triple slide 350 Cummins Turbo Toad 08 Honda CR-V EXL rooster2 • View posts covington, louisiana New Member Joined: 06/11/2006 View Profile Offline Posted: 06/20/09 10:58am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Thanks to all who helped. On my way to look at a CR-V. Getting ready to travel so much easier with CR-V than the - not so trouble free Remco disconnect. Road grim gets in Remco disconnect, so on my knees and cleaner in hand somethimes ground wet, hot etc. Also Remco does get out of adjustment back on knees and under car for that. Definitely ready for a change. Like one said I'm getting to old for this unit. Thanks again, Roy klenger • View posts Tucson AZ Senior Member Joined: 12/10/2004 View Profile Offline Posted: 06/20/09 11:35am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Follow the link in my sig for details on my towing setup. Works very well and simple to connect and go. 2008 Tiffin Allegro 32BA FRED Class A Motor Home 2008 Honda CRV, Blue Ox, SMI DUO Stay-in-Play Brake rooster2 • View posts covington, louisiana New Member Joined: 06/11/2006 View Profile Offline Posted: 06/20/09 05:43pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Went to Honda dealer. They could not locate an all wheel drive CR-V in a 5 state area around La. Does anyone know if the all wheel drive has trouble so Honda does not make many or is it that they are so popular it stays sold out? May have to wait for a 2010... Roy Kanata • View posts Ottawa, Ontario Senior Member Joined: 09/23/2006 View Profile Offline Posted: 06/20/09 06:10pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator They are popular. I have had one for 5 years, best car I have ever owned. Reply to Topic  |  Subscribe  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 2   Next Open Roads Forum  >  Dinghy Towing  > Honda CR-V

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