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RE: Honda CRV towed miles on odometer?
On a 2008 CRV, if you tow it, Honda says change trans/diff. fluid every 2 years; no mileage given. Just change fluid every 2 years.
The Muffin Man.
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studmuffin
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04/10/09 04:01pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Your Opinions on "TheUnified Tow Brake" - By U.S. Gear,
I need some information on this system and installation on a 2008 CRV. Specifically, are there any problems with space or installation that I should be aware of? This is a system that interests me, but in my research I have found no specific info on installing in my vehicle. Other systems do present space problems.
D. White
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Echo2
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04/07/09 11:10am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: What to do with bikes
Curt makes a Class III hitch for the 2008+ CRV that you can put a receiver mounted bike rack on. I have one for my 2000 CRV. I have a Thule rack that I can switch between the MH and the toad.
See pics here.
Edit: I've also added a picture of the Thule roof rack system for the Honda CRV. It's another very nice product.
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klenger
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03/25/09 07:21am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Honda CRV Fuse Removal??
We have an 2008 CRV, same thing as 09. We were told . by Honda, if you have Nav system, pull the fuse, if no Nav system, don't worry. Towed our no-Nav equipped 08, 8000 miles last summer and never had a problem with battery. Used a Brake Buddy, no problems. Take all info for what it's worth.
Blue Ox tow bars and wiring say use separate bulbs in the taillight housing, do not tie into factory wiring. Might make a difference!
The Muffin Man.
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studmuffin
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03/15/09 01:18pm |
Dinghy Towing
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2008 CRV as Toad!
I have a question for anyone that is towing a 07 or newer CRV . The owners manual states that a fuse needs to be removed when towing the crv to prevent the battery from being drained by the clock and other electonics . In theory the removal sounds easy but in practice due to the location of the fuse panel it's a pit butt. I am trying to make a set up uoing an inline fuse holder and a toggle switch to make the job a simple matter of throwing the switch to tow or not mode. I have most of the required items but am finding it difficult to find a bridge to replace the original ,have thought of using a defective fuse and soldering the wires to each side of the pins but due to the gauge of wire on the inline holder it will not be feasable. any suggestions will be appreciated. Also I note when the fuse is removed it also cuts the power to the accesory plug therefore my brake buddy will not run. I am beginning to think I will sell the BB as there is not near the weight that I had when towing the Honda Van. Thanks for any advice , We plan on leaving Fla for Home the end of the month so I want to get this set up prior to our departure.
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Burgman
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02/10/09 05:42pm |
Dinghy Towing
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2008 CRV as Toad!
This topic has been moved to another forum.
You can read it here: 22406668
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Burgman
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02/10/09 05:42pm |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: What car do you tow?
2008 CRV, this is our 2nd CRV toad. Prior was a 2005 CRV, got totaled this past summer.
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OkStateRV'er
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01/24/09 06:39pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Honda?
I was considering a 2009 Honda Fit, but decided to get a year end 2008 CRV EL-L instead. While the Fit would have worked, the tow bar setups have been a bit slow coming, but the bigger issue for me is that we keep our MH off site and often throw all of our stuff in the toad (used to have a truck and 5er to do this with) and load up the MH at the storage lot and take off. Reverse when we return. With a smaller toad, I don't think we'd be able to get enough stuff in the toad to do this. The CRV is a great car in addition to being a great toad. I got the EX Leather which has XM radio, heated leather seats, and dual automatic climat control. All nice stuff to have. Milage has been around 25 MPG, mostly light city driving.
The amazing fact is that the 2009 Honda Fit has as much storage room as some small suv's, 59 cf with the rear seats down. The cc of 850 lbs is the same as the CRV. Mileage has been around 38 mpg, 50/50 mix city/hwy. Notified by Roadmaster that they finally shipped the bracket yesterday. :) I may get to San Diego by Christmas yet!
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chili's trip
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11/26/08 06:28pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Honda?
I was considering a 2009 Honda Fit, but decided to get a year end 2008 CRV EL-L instead. While the Fit would have worked, the tow bar setups have been a bit slow coming, but the bigger issue for me is that we keep our MH off site and often throw all of our stuff in the toad (used to have a truck and 5er to do this with) and load up the MH at the storage lot and take off. Reverse when we return. With a smaller toad, I don't think we'd be able to get enough stuff in the toad to do this. The CRV is a great car in addition to being a great toad. I got the EX Leather which has XM radio, heated leather seats, and dual automatic climat control. All nice stuff to have. Milage has been around 25 MPG, mostly light city driving.
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klenger
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11/26/08 07:45am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: SMI Toad Brake Controller
I just installed on in my 2008 CRV this weekend. See pics and comments at http://www.flickr.com/photos/klenger/sets/72157607575669503/. Too soon to tell how it works, but it seems OK and I really like the permanently installation.
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klenger
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09/30/08 05:19pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: '07 Honda CR-V
I have a 2008 CRV. I use the Roadmaster Sterling tow bar and the Roadmaster XL base plate for the Honda. It works great. I have had this system on three CRV's I have owned.
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LK23
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08/20/08 10:51pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: '07 Honda CR-V
We are towing a 2008 CRV, no nav. I had a Roadmaster Stowmaster set up, it will not work on the CRV. Looked very carefully at all available systems, and went with a Blue Ox plate and steel towbar. When you get there, all the junk comes off the toad, looks normal. The other systems left lots of stuff on the front of the CRV. Just personnal choise. Also used my old Brake Buddy, it works!!
I am sure you will hear all the systems work, and they do, but, if you don't want to break a knee walking around a toad in the dark, look at the Blue Ox setup.
The, ever opinionated, but usually correct, Muffin Man.
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studmuffin
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08/19/08 02:13pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: 2008 CRV Radio Fuse
We have a 2008 CRV, no Nav system, with a Blue Ox tow bar and a Brake Buddy ( older style ). We have towed it about 4000 miles, so far, never pulled fuse, never ran battery down , and have gone up to 400-450 miles a day.
If the batt runs down, you left something on. You must shut off everything, Radio, AC, etc. The Muffin Man , lost in New Mexico, heading for Florida.
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studmuffin
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07/22/08 10:24pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: 2008 CRV Radio Fuse
I have heard some people modify a fuse by wiring from an open fuse to another fuse and mount a toggle swich under the dash.
This must be for your NAV? I don't pull any fuses on my 07.
I have a 2008 CRV without NAV and believe me when I tell you that the radio acces. fuse needs to be pulled if traveling more than 300 miles in one stretch or day. When I travel with the brake buddy plugged into the cigerette lighter and the radio lcd acces. fuse plugged in, my battery WILL run down.
Must be the Brake Buddy. I tow our 07 CRV hundreds of miles (400-500) a day and no dead battery. I have a Ready Brute tow bar with built in surge brakes.
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Big Katuna
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07/19/08 10:54pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: 2008 CRV Radio Fuse
I have heard some people modify a fuse by wiring from an open fuse to another fuse and mount a toggle swich under the dash.
This must be for your NAV? I don't pull any fuses on my 07.
I have a 2008 CRV without NAV and believe me when I tell you that the radio acces. fuse needs to be pulled if traveling more than 300 miles in one stretch or day. When I travel with the brake buddy plugged into the cigerette lighter and the radio lcd acces. fuse plugged in, my battery WILL run down.
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retiredrafter
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07/19/08 08:07pm |
Dinghy Towing
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2008 CRV Radio Fuse
I just retured from a 3 month trip to the east coast from New Mexico.
The towing instructions on my CRV call for the radio accessory fuse to be pulled if towing long distances. This fuse is almost impossible to pull without a major operation that includes stranding on your head under the dash. Is there a product on the market that will make it possible to either extend the fuse or make it possible to switch it off and on without the major operation?
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retiredrafter
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07/19/08 04:47pm |
Dinghy Towing
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2005 CRV might be History
Out toad(05 CRV with M&G and FalconII baseplate) will probably be totaled due to an accident. Looking at a 2008 CRV as a replacement, have anyone had problems with towing a 08 CRV? Will a FalconII baseplate fit a 08 CRV?
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OkStateRV'er
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07/09/08 04:39pm |
Dinghy Towing
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