Base Plate 2014 CRV

[Snakebite]

I have the Ready Brute Elite Tow bars with Road Master connectors that I used with my old Toad. I have just purchased a 2014 Honda CRV EXL. Does anyone have experience installing a Road Master Base Plate on the CRV? I watched a U-Tube Video, but they use a Lift... I would be doing it from the Ground. Is this difficult to do yourself or should I find a professional to do it?

[Mike Owens]

I used a pair of vehicle ramps I had because you need underneath to take molding off and pull light wiring if you go hardwired.

[Snakebite]

Mike, what tow bars and brake system are you using?

[Mike Owens]

Originally Posted by Snakebite

Mike, what tow bars and brake system are you using?

Ready Brute Elite For the towbar and ready brake I think. I can’t easily paste on my phone.

[Snakebite]

I would like t get more information if you don't mind. Please email me [email protected]

tnx, Snakebite

[TriGlider]

Don’t let the lack of a lift stop you. This is my Honda Fit on a set of home made lift ramps that I used when I installed my baseplate. The Fit sits much closer to the ground than a CRV.

[Snakebite]

Cool, tnx Tri G. Point made... it is doable without a lift.... thanks for the feedback.

Snakebite

[tmelsonjr]

Originally Posted by TriGlider

Don’t let the lack of a lift stop you. This is my Honda Fit on a set of home made lift ramps that I used when I installed my baseplate. The Fit sits much closer to the ground than a CRV.

man that's some nice carpenter work

[Mike Owens]

Just saying

Nicky Nice Solid Steel Auto Ramp Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q1F20BU..._PJ40CbR1NJAKB

[Snakebite]

Well I wimped out. Found a place in town that installed everything for me... Base Plate, Brake cable, wired the tail lights and install a Fuse master so I don't have to mess with pulling the fuse. Now I'm ready to Rock and Roll. Life is good.

Snakebite

[TriGlider]

Originally Posted by Mike Owens

Just saying

Nicky Nice Solid Steel Auto Ramp Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q1F20BU..._PJ40CbR1NJAKB

Scrap 2 x 12 at Lowe’s $10.00 Just Saving...

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Snakebite

I would like t get more information if you don't mind. Please email me [email protected]

tnx, Snakebite

The ReadyBrake products are a great alternative to the more expensive, and IMHO the more vulnerable braking systems that depend on electronics to work. Also, there's nothing to remove or install each time you tow. Hook up a couple of cables and you're ready to go. Those that own them, including me, by and large like them. The ReadyBrake is a braking system that works with pretty much any tow bar, the ReadyBrute Elite is braking system/tow bar combination:

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