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Mel Griffin:
I just put a base plate on my 2006 Honda CRV, two wheel drive. Any tips on what I should or

shouldn't do to the Honda before towing ?

LarryNCarolynShirk:
Mel,

Read the owner's manual about recreational towing a 2WD.  Follow those directions.

I always towed a 4WD, so your directions may be different.

Larry

Dave Porter:
Hi Mel.  I also just bought a 2006 CRV and it already had a Blue Ox faceplate installed.  I do have the owners manual and would be happy to copy the towing section, just in case you need it.  I'm curious as to how you are going to handle the brake light wiring.  I've seen 4 and 6 diode kits, a product called a towdaddy, and the Blue Ox kit that adds a bulb to the taillight assembly.  I'm not leaning towards the Blue Ox kit and I guess it's just the idea of adding a light that is off center in the lens base.  I've also read about battery charging circuits from the coach to the toad.  Some say it's needed, others suggest it's an overkill.  So if you have any experiences to share, I'm all ears.

Many thanks!

Mel Griffin:
Dave,

The Co. that did the Base Plate also did the wiring, I have a plug on the front, they ran new wires

with a wiring kit and used diodes, anyway lights work perfect.

Miami Mel

Robert Mathis:
I used to tow a Honda Pilot and I had to pull the ignition fuse to keep the battery from running down. Later, I replaced the fuse with a circuit breaker wired in thru a fuse I deliberately blew. Not only was it easier to use when towing, it "theft-proofed" the car. Look in the manual and it will telll you what fuse to pull.

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