5 Popular Honda CR-V Accessories

The Honda CR-V is among the most versatile and well-equipped SUVs on the market today. CR-V owners can customize and specialize their SUVs to suit their particular needs and desires. Here, we’ll cover some of the most useful accessories available for the CR-V. Click the link below to connect with one of our parts center specialists with any questions you might have today!

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Smartphone Dash Mounts

Honda CR-V Dashboard Mount via ProClip.com

Smartphones and infotainment centers work together in many ways, from Bluetooth calling to app mirroring through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. These features are available in wired and wireless forms. The best mounts use vent clips. The aftermarket versions hold to dashboards with suction cups or adhesive, but those types don’t hold as well in the long term. Vent clips situate the smartphone in a spot where cool air can keep it from overheating from exposure to sunlight through glass, something the other formats can’t easily do.

These mounts help to keep your hands where they should be while driving — on the steering wheel. All new smartphones now support artificial intelligence programming or stand-alone voice recognition software, so the device can be tied to the infotainment center and the CR-V’s speaker system without the need for screen activation and navigation by touch. A good dash mount for a smartphone is very affordable, ranging between $15 and $75.

Jump-Starter Boxes

It has long been traditional for drivers to carry jumper cables in their vehicles’ cargo areas in case of battery drain. While it’s true that battery drain is inevitable, cables are no longer the best tool to resolve this issue. Jump-starter boxes contain all of the power required to bring a dead battery back to life. Jump-starter boxes, like jumper cables, won’t be able to bring back a battery that’s too far gone, but they don’t require another vehicle for operation.

With a box, there’s no need to call a family member or friend, or worse, flag down a stranger, so you can access the second battery required for old-school battery jumping. Drivers should be sure to check the displacement of their engine to make sure the box they’re considering is strong enough to operate as intended. Honda CR-V models don’t displace more than 1.5 to 3 liters, so a large and expensive jump-starter box isn’t required. There’s a wide price range for this piece of kit, with a jump-starter box costing between $50 and $350 on average.

Honda CR-V Roof Racks via Honda Dream Shop

Roof Luggage Racks

Roof luggage racks are a must for outdoorsy families and road trip enthusiasts alike. They make the CR-V capable of carrying a large amount of luggage without taking up cabin space. It’s best to choose a rack with a weight limit a good bit higher than your expected load of luggage. Roof luggage racks with many strap mount positions are best.

Racks with wind fairing components are ideal for CR-V owners who don’t want air resistance noise to interfere with their cabin entertainment experiences. Wind fairing components are usually pieces of metal on the front of the rack, angled to minimize wind resistance. You should ask your dealership representative about adding a scratch and weather-resistant paint coat to your rack so that it maintains its new look even with heavy use from trips around Ohio.

Roadside Emergency Kits

Of all of the accessories on this list, this one is by far the most important. The road can be an unpredictable place. Accidents happen, sometimes in locations that take emergency personnel considerable time to reach. A reliable roadside emergency kit can make the difference between disaster and survival in dire situations. These kits should contain components from three major categories: medical supplies, emergency vehicle tools, and survival equipment.

Medical supply kits should always include a wide range of bandages, a suture kit, scissors, tweezers, sterile gauze pads, antiseptic ointment, aspirin or a similar over-the-counter pain reliever, a digital thermometer, disposable gloves, a first aid manual, adhesive tape, safety pins, and cotton swabs.

The emergency vehicle tools set should include a jump-starter box, a tow strap, an air compressor, a tire jack, a lug nut wrench, fuses, and tire patches. The survival equipment a driver will need varies based on their location, but all kits should include a good amount of nonperishable food and clean water. You should add in a thermal blanket so you’re prepared for winter weather, and you should include cold chemical compresses for driving in hot locations.

The cost of roadside emergency kits varies greatly, but the cheapest option isn’t likely to be the best. The wider the range of useful items it contains, the better. The price is more than worth the difference a comprehensive kit can make.

Seat Covers, Windshield Covers, and Reflectors

Seat covers are a great way to protect upholstery from light and dirt. Their colorful designs also give your CR-V’s interior some added personality. If you want to keep your leather upholstery looking like new, you should use seat and windshield covers to prevent heat damage from sunlight. Some windshield covers are specially made to resist snow, ice, or sand buildup, so you should consider these if you regularly encounter those issues where you drive. Windshield reflectors block out sunlight to negate upholstery-damaging heat when your car is parked.

Seat covers run from $100 to $400 on average. Windshield covers vary in cost from around $50 to $400, with versions with special resistance on the higher end. Windshield reflectors cost an average of between $15 and $100.

Discover an Incredible Range of CR-V Accessories at Performance Honda

There are many, many more accessories available at Performance Honda of Fairfield, Ohio. We offer tow bars, trailer hitches, bike racks, base plates, ball mounts, tire accessories, trailer brake controllers, rain guards, and a range of other components designed to make the lives of CR-V drivers a little easier. You can ask a professional Performance Honda team member about which accessories best suit your lifestyle and driving habits. You might be surprised just how much we have to offer.

Come and customize your valued Honda CR-V to your heart’s content at Performance Honda of Fairfield. Feel free to reach out to us online or give us a call at (513) 829-7310 for our full list of available CR-V accessories. We’re open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.