Honda CR-V towbar / towball

[NRT1]

Hi

I have just read another thread re towballs which has made me think. I have just ordered a CR-V and asked the dealership to put on a fixed towbar/ball. I tow a Bailey Ranger with an ALKO stabiliser. I am wondering whether the towball that the dealership fit will be OK for the stabilser. Someone mentioned that a special towball is needed to go with the ALKO.

Has anyone had the standard towbar fitting and is it OK with the stabilier?

Thanks

Neil

 

[Alan Partridge]

I'm only aware of the official Honda detachable set up. If they do an official fixed ball it is probably a swan neck so should be OK.

However, it is quite possible that they will sub the work to a local fitter who could be fitting any aftermarket towbar. If this uses a bolt on towball then only the Al-Ko ball will be suitable. Even if the clearance from the bumper is sufficient, a generic towball is unlikely to allow sufficient articulation of the hitch to enable it to work properly.

I think you need to find out, if you haven't already, exactly what they are planning to fit.

 

[NRT1]

Thanks - I'll give them a call tomorrow.

Neil

 

[Alan Partridge]

Thanks - I'll give them a call tomorrow.

Neil

Another thought - the new CR-V has TSA - Trailer Stability Assist - this probably depends on using the Honda dedicated plug in trailer wiring. Might be worth quizzing them about that as well.

 

[NRT1]

Just for future reference I have been advised that the standard Honda fixed towbar is a swan neck and therefore compatable with most, if not all hitches.

Neil

 

[Alan_374342797]

Hi Neil

I have a new Diesel CR-V with Honda detachable tow bar fitted by the dealer. It has both electrical sockets, and a bit pricey around

 

[NRT1]

Alan

Thanks for that. Sorry for the slow response - I have not looked at this section for a while. The car is a company car and I was quoted another