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Subject Topic: Alko stablliser on a Honda CRV Post Reply Post New Topic
17/6/2008 at 10:09pm
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I have ordered a Honda CRV as my next company car

The dealer have advised that they cannot fit a swan neck towbar to a honda CRV. I am not sure why this is but I assume it is something to do with the ground clearance or something.

My plan B is, therefore, to get a normal towbar/ towball fitted and replace the towball with an ALKO one (I already have one on my other car, so this won't be a particular problem to me.).

Will there be any problems in doing this - does anyone else have an ALKO towball fitted to a honda CRV

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Ian and Diane


18/6/2008 at 7:21am
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Your dealer is talking rubbish bosal do one for a start, also westfalia Ive seen current CRVs fitted with swan necks.

Swan necks cannot be height adjusted tho & sometimes towbars fitted to 4x4 can be too high which is why your dealer may only want to fit a bolt on, if this the case just ask him to fit an Alko towball.

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19/6/2008 at 8:57pm
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Absolute cobblers.  

Honda supply both a fixed ball and a swan neck removable towbar as part of their standard accessories.

It can be ordered as a kit with either plain (no electrics) single, twin or Continental plug harnesses.

Det trailer hitch w/o electrics fitted price £275.  Part No 08L92-SWW-600
 "      "        "    with twin electrics  price £600   Part No 08L92-SWW2X7A

Witter do 'em too.....cheaper!

ps.  I have a Witter fixed bar with Alko ball - no problems!

 



19/6/2008 at 10:36pm
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We have a detachable witter & Al-ko stabiliser. No probs

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20/6/2008 at 6:58pm
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Thanks for the replies

Because it's a company car, it's easier to get the dealer/ manufacturer to fit it

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Ian and Diane


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21/6/2008 at 10:43am
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I have noticed, however, that all of the above are detachable towbars

I ordered a fixed one primary because I assumed they weere cheaper and secondly because I heard that detachable ones can rattle

Perhaps there are are less options available for fixed towbars ?

Are there are any other benefits other than the more cosmetic ones for fixing a detachable towbar ?




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21/6/2008 at 11:58am
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If you click my links you will see there are non-detachable swan necks. the 3 makers of swan neck towbars I can think of are Bosal, Brink & Westfalia.

A detachable centainly shouldnt rattle when you are towing & when you are not they should be removed & kept in the boot. I would say the main reason for a detachable is cosmetic, apart from not banging your shins putting stuff in the boot.

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22/7/2008 at 10:49pm
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Have read all the above comments with interest. We already have the oldest version of the Honda CR-V and are looking to upgrade to the latest version. Can anyone let us know how they feel it is performing as a tow car. We have been extremely pleased with the original CR-V

Thanks


23/7/2008 at 12:08pm
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The reason given to me by my Honda dealer is that a fixed towbar partially obscures the no plate,albeit minimal,and they would not fit it themselves to avoid any comeback in the unlikely event that the police took action. I had the same response from a peugeot dealer when I wanted one fitting to a 306 a few years ago.

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23/7/2008 at 1:58pm
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hi got new crv 6 months ago,tows like a dream ,43 mpg solo,25 to 30 mpg towing,2.2 deasel manual ,van load 1400kg,tow bar fitted at dealers 450 pounds,great tow car andy 


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23/7/2008 at 10:47pm
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Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 23/7/2008

The reason given to me by my Honda dealer is that a fixed towbar partially obscures the no plate,albeit minimal,and they would not fit it themselves to avoid any comeback in the unlikely event that the police took action. I had the same response from a peugeot dealer when I wanted one fitting to a 306 a few years ago.

Saxo1


 

If you are talking about a CRV then that is one hell of a size tow bar!!

The number plate is at least 12"-18" above the bumper!!



23/7/2008 at 10:50pm
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Quote: Originally posted by caravanfreak on 22/7/2008
Have read all the above comments with interest. We already have the oldest version of the Honda CR-V and are looking to upgrade to the latest version. Can anyone let us know how they feel it is performing as a tow car. We have been extremely pleased with the original CR-V

Thanks
We had the Mk2 petrol CRV for a few months which led us to buy the new diesel version.  So far it has performed perfectly with good MPG.  The true test will be in August when we take the van to dorset and devon.  Very pleased with it.


23/7/2008 at 11:29pm
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Thanks for these comments - good to know fuel consumption whilst towing - had not seen any write ups yet in any of the caravan mags


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   The bottom of the number plate on my CRV is only 400mm from the ground ,I don't Know where you get 12inches above the bumper from unless youre referring to the front one!!

Saxo1



24/7/2008 at 9:51pm
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You must be talking about a different CRV



25/7/2008 at 11:35am
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Agreed the CRV i referred to is the CRV2 .

Saxo1




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