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Quote: Originally posted by Ards Boy on 23/11/2014

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I bought a new CRV 2.2 last year and had the dealer fit a towcar. The sales manager did ask me if I preferred a fixed or detachable, I opted for fixed because that is what I had on my previous CRV. The reverse sensors were ok for a couple of months but then went bananas, to cut a long story short it was taken back twice, sensors showed up faulty on test and were replaced under warranty. Worked for all of 10 minutes on collection. Dealer apologised made another appointment came to our home with another CRV for our use and took ours back to Belfast. Honda replaced the tow bar with a detachable one and brought our CRV back to our home. The Service Manager told us that Honda did not recommend a fixed towball because of interference with the sensors. By the way my previous CRV did not have a reversing camera and distance warning system which may account for the sensitivity issues.
Since fitting detachable no problems.

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Quote: Originally posted by Lochnessmonster on 22/11/2014

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Just got our Honda 2.2 diesel CRV yesterday.
Can anyone please advise on what towbar to purchase. Wondered if there was a problem with the fixed type recognising the reversing sensors when not towing.......or is it better to get the detachable?

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I have a 2010 CR V 2.2 auto and tow a Coachman with MLTPM of 1475kgs, it tows it no problem (22-26 mpg depending on journey, best was 27 mpg on a run into Norfolk, usually 22-24 mpg) would expect better mpg from a manual, auto tends to hunt around 4th and 5th. Auto has max towing weight of 1500kgs, manual 2000 kgs, nose weight 100kgs.

Had a detachable towbar fitted by Honda main dealer at a cost of £675 with twin electrics,(in 2012) my van does not have ATC so no problems in that dept re fuse blowing. Labour cost is based on 4 hours labour, had it fitted by main dealer as the car wa still under Honda warranty, this would avoid any issues with electronics if fitted by an independent and arguing who would rectify. Had no problems at all. The towbar is manufactured by Bosal, only recomendation I would make is to take it off when not using or take off and grease the pin after use and refit as the  release knob can get quite stiff. Honda specify the skinny spare should not be used when towing ( I bought  a full size matching spare and tyref off E Bay for £200). Also if you have to fit the skinny spare when running solo I was advised turn of the VSA ( car is fitted with 18" wheels ). Hope this helps

Quote: Originally posted by bobmel on 23/11/2014

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Had fixed towbar on my CRV. No problems at all. The reversing camera was great when hooking up.

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Me too, I had a detachable one on last Honda but the attachment 'socket' for want of a better word often got clogged up with mud & grit and was a pain to clean up especially after the winter.

Dave