I am considering a 2007 Honda CRV to tow behind my RV. The only problem I see is removing the appropriate fuse every time we make a long trip. The dealer I went to (who didn't really seem too knowledgeable about tow issues) showed me the fuse box where the fuse to be removed is located. It's inside the car under the dash on the driver's side, and seems really hard to get to (any my close-up vision for locating the proper fuse isn't what it used to be). He said before towing it on a long trip, you have to take the fuse out, and before you drive the car, you have to put it back in. Then before you tow again, you have to remove it again. Because of its location, this really seems like a headache. I would prefer to just leave the fuse out, but he said you couldn't do that. If anyone has a 2007 CRV, have you found any easy solutions to this issue - and is the fuse as hard to get to as it seems?
Jerry9 wrote: I am considering a 2007 Honda CRV to tow behind my RV. The only problem I see is removing the appropriate fuse every time we make a long trip. The dealer I went to (who didn't really seem too knowledgeable about tow issues) showed me the fuse box where the fuse to be removed is located. It's inside the car under the dash on the driver's side, and seems really hard to get to (any my close-up vision for locating the proper fuse isn't what it used to be). He said before towing it on a long trip, you have to take the fuse out, and before you drive the car, you have to put it back in. Then before you tow again, you have to remove it again. Because of its location, this really seems like a headache. I would prefer to just leave the fuse out, but he said you couldn't do that. If anyone has a 2007 CRV, have you found any easy solutions to this issue - and is the fuse as hard to get to as it seems?
Thank you
We have a Saturn Vue (Honda running gear), and the fuse is under the hood. On the Vue's some have put in a bypass switch, and instead of pulling the fuse, they just flip the switch. This may work for you, and it may not.
If the Honda fuse, is like the Vue's fuse, it's the fuse to the ignition, or IGN in the manual (big green 30 amp fuse), so it has to be put back for the car to start, and run.
Have a Cobalt instead of a CR-V, but here is how I solved it. It has a 2 amp fuse. I pulled it and cut it into 2 parts, removing the insulation from the fuse half, filed it down a little and soldered it into an insulated wire connector. Run the wire thru an inline 2 amp fuse to an on/off switch which I mounted into a convenient place and run a wire from that switch back to the other side of the fuse. When I taped the two insulated connecters back together it turned out to be the correct spacing as the original 2 amp mini fuse. Just turn the on/off switch as needed.
The fuse panel must be the same as in our 2005 CRV. A flashlight and long needlenose pliers will get the fuse in and out. It does require getting into an ackward position to reach it, though. Maybe it would be easier from the passenger seat.
Same requirement for the 06, I do not remove any fuses -- no problems with "dead" battery. My braking system is powered by the coach --- and a charge line can be added if necessary to charge the CR-V
Mike T
2005 Winnebago Voyage 33V, Workhorse W20, with '06 CR-V in tow, SMI 4 wire Braking system, Blue Ox Underskirt, Pressure Pro.
I have towed my CRV up to 4 days straight,without removing any fuse and no battery problems, and this is with my Brake Buddy installed. In fact I have never removed a fuse since I've owned it. It does get run every morning of travel to lube the tranny per the manual and this must help the battery enough.
How often do you tow beyond this period of time without actually driving the car I bet would not be often.
The CRV is one of the nicest toads out there.
Ron
2002 34HD Winnebago Journey DL, Cat. 330
2004 Honda CRV - Garmin 2610
Great wife & Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
TT/N
I will pick up my new 2007 Honda CR-V (EX-L AWD) today. I have not read anything on removing a fuse. My towing guide from Motorhome magazine just states that the car needs to be started after every 8 hrs of towing. And, 65mph max speed.
I plan on starting the CR-V daily anyway just to circulate the fluids. I bet I won't drive more that 5 hrs in a day... but if I do, I'll follow the recommendations from Honda.
I looked seriously at the Jeep Liberty but I liked the Honda better (just my opinion). My brother tows a Liberty behind his MH and really likes it.
With the Honda, I liked the fact that it's easier to see out the back (no tire hanging). And, since I bought the nav system, I get a rear camera for backing up. There is an armrest on the back seat to flip down with cup holders, none in the Liberty. The Honda weighs about 600 lbs less and gets 22 city 28 hwy (4 cylinder, 168 hp). I don't think the Jeep would have enough power with a 4 cylinder and I don't think they put the small engine in for 2007 anyway. So, you will not get as good gas mileage.
I found the Jeep and Honda to be priced about the same completely loaded out ($30,000). There is a $3,000 rebate on the Jeep... the Honda goes for MSRP. I've owned two Jeeps in the past ('96 Grand Cherokee and a '99 Grand Cherokee). I'm hoping that the reliability of the Honda will be better than my experience with Jeep.
Mr.Mark
2008 Monaco Dynasty, 42ft., 4 slides, 425 hp clean-air Cummins diesel
2007 Honda CR-V EXL, AWD, w/Nav and the M&G braking system
We have been towing our 07 CRV without removing the fuse. We make sure the radio is off, and I think the only thing left running is the clock. DH recently purchased a battery disconnect switch, but the only time we've used it was when we left the CRV in an airport parking garage for almost 2 weeks. Toni
Rick and Toni
2004 Coachmen Sportscoach Limited Edition
1 Westie
I picked up the new 2007 Honda CR-V. There is a section in the owners manual that talks about 'Motorhome towing'. It mentions the procedure of the gear selector and how to set it up for towing.
Also, it does mention about removing #34 fuse for towing. It's only necessary if you tow for a long time. Since I have the Navigation, I noticed that when I turn the key to the first notch, the navigation comes on and can't be turned off by pushing the on/off button..... that works the radio.
I'm going to try and tow without removing the fuse and see what happens. At every stop, I'll just start the Honda and let it run for a few minutes. If it becomes an issue, I'll remove the fuse.
The CR-V runs great.... plenty of power...very comfortable seats... strong air conditioning... perfect so far. I've driven it 135 miles... barely broken in! lol!
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