nodine
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First a little back ground. The only vehicle we have towed behind a motorhome is our 2006 Honda CRV. We first towed it behind a National Tropical and then the current 2006 Monaco Diplomat. The same tow bar was used on each motorhome but we only had the Tropical for about three months so we can't say for sure if the same problem existed with that motorhome.
Now for my first question. Do other CRV's of our vintage, when towed behind a motorhome, wear the tires in a manner that cause tire noise like large truck tires when driving? When the tires are new there is negligible road noise, but after each trip behind the motorhome the noise increases to the point that it becomes annoying. I ask this question because I have no reference for comparison but can't believe that all those CRV's we see being towed behind motorhomes have the same problem. If they did you would expect to see numerous complaints on the forums.
Next question. If this is not a normal thing with the CRV could we correct the problem by using a different tire brand? We are on our second set of Michelin Harmony tires. The first set were not worn out but we ditched them to get rid of the road noise. Needles to say an expensive way to get rid of road noise only to have it come back soon.
I know others tow a 2006 CRV behind the same wheel base Monaco type motorhome with the Roadmaster All Terrain tow bar. If the motorhome to tow bar to CRV geometry is the cause of the problem what have you done to solve the problem?
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Bob
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brobox
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Bob,
I had the same problem, however not with a CRV but a Jeep Liberty. I had to have the tires rotated every 1,000 miles of towing just to be able to hear inside. I did change tires to a less aggressive Hwy tire and that did help some. Also on your CRV check to see that your tow bar to base plate connection is 3 inches or less in height. If it is to far out of level that will cause your front tire to "cup" faster than anything.
Chuck
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othertonka
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I had the same trouble with the Michelin Harmony tires. I switched to Perilli and so far so good. 2002 CRV. and my tow bar is absolutly level when hooked up. Had to use a drop hitch to accomplish that level status.
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Big Katuna
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Are your fronts wearng out on the outside edges?
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miket
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I haven't had any problem with my '06 -- I did ditch the Bridgestones, but I forget what tire is on it now. No abnormal wear in about 30K towing miles, or noise.
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nodine
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Big Katuna wrote:Are your fronts wearng out on the outside edges?
I would not say they are wearing out but on both the inside and outside the tires wear in an uneven manner. They look fine but when you run your hand over the tire you can feel ridges.
Bob
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nodine
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othertonka wrote:I had the same trouble with the Michelin Harmony tires. I switched to Perilli and so far so good. 2002 CRV. and my tow bar is absolutly level when hooked up. Had to use a drop hitch to accomplish that level status.
Your post makes me think that the Harmony made be a bad choice for a toad.
My tow bar is almost perfectly level when hooked up. It could be slightly higher at the CRV than at the motorhome. I was wondering if I need to use an up-side-down drop hitch to elevate the motorhome end of the hitch? What do you think?
Bob
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nodine
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brobox wrote:..... Also on your CRV check to see that your tow bar to base plate connection is 3 inches or less in height. If it is to far out of level that will cause your front tire to "cup" faster than anything.
Chuck,
Does that mean that the CRV end of the tow bar should be slightly lower than the motorhome end?
Bob
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