spearfish1@gmail.com Report post Posted July 2, 2016 We are interested in the Honda CRV 2014 or later for towing behind our Motor Home. However one of the limitations is no more than 65 MPH. Is this true and can I hear from other members who tow their Honda CRV and their satisfaction? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddbecker Report post Posted July 2, 2016 We have been towing a 2014 Honda CR-V for almost two years now without any issues. We have the Road Master Tow Bar/ InvisiBrake setup, and it also has been trouble free. The Owners Manual for the CR-V does stipulate a maximum towing speed of 65 mph. I follow the manufacture's guidelines. I don't push my RV very hard anyway, so the 65 mph limitation is not a big deal. BTW, Honda changed the transmission for the 2015 model, and the current models are not approved for flat (4 wheels down) recreational towing. Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southwind32v Report post Posted July 2, 2016 We have a 2013 CRV all-wheel-drive and have towed it flat for over 35,000 miles with no issues we don't go for 65 mph and we have to keep track of total miles driven and towed and Service the transmission every 30,000 miles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdensford Report post Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) does the odomoter keep registering miles driven on the honda CRV when it is towed? Edited July 19, 2016 by bdensford Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenbarn1 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 We have a 2013 crv 2 wheel drive. Myself and many of my friends regularly drive 70 - 75 when toying. We stop every couple 3 hours and start car and let run for a little while. I think there 65 mph is (CTA) cover there a$$' carl 2004 American tradition 2013 Honda CR-V Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 4 hours ago, bdensford said: does the odomoter keep registering miles driven on the honda CRV when it is towed? No the towed milage does not register. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundance44 Report post Posted July 29, 2016 Hey greenbarn1, I am in the planning stage, very slow planning stage, of acquiring a 2014 CR-V to use as a toad. I have done significant research on towing Honda's with 4 down. I have a 2009 Honda Civic Sedan with auto trans that this board was adamant/unanimous in informing me I shouldn't consider towing 4 down. But to your point regarding stopping every 3 hours and letting the engine run; is this to maintain a good charge level in the battery, to maintain lubrication of the transmission, both or some other factors? sundance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted August 1, 2016 We are on our second CRV, great toads. We abide by the 65 mph rule...don't tow much faster than 60 anyway. MPG is bad enough at 60, really heads south faster than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted August 1, 2016 We are on our second CRV, great toads. We abide by the 65 mph rule...don't tow much faster than 60 anyway. MPG is bad enough at 60, really heads south faster than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted August 2, 2016 FIVE. I stay on 63/64 cruise control. My mpg goes down when I'm at less than 63 and more than 67....70-75, I would be filling up every 375 to 425 miles. 450-470 miles=72 gal. I can go 800+ but then I get real close to the Generator shut off line...in late fall, winter and early spring, when I don't run Gen...900+ max. Most I have ever put in was 122.3 gal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted August 2, 2016 I run at 65-66 as my coach doesn't shift into 6th till 65. I am not complaining I have been geting right at 9mpg. Probably a little less on the last tank as I have been up to West Yellowstone and down I-15 to Brigham City. My CR-V is geting about 32-34 even under tough conditions in the National Parks. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
