Expert Answers about Honda Crosstour

Availability of 2 Trailer Hitch for 2012 Honda Crosstour
We actually have one 2" trailer hitch receiver available for your 2012 Honda Crosstour with the EcoHitch # 306-X7299. In addition to providing the larger 2" opening (which is much better for accessories like a bike rack and cargo carrier), it also features a really nice hidden-crosstube design that will maintain a factory appearance on your Crosstour. The EcoHitch has a 2,000 pound towing weight capacity and a 300 pound tongue weight limit. I have attached the written installation manual...
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2013 Honda Crosstour Fit Installation Concerns w/ Spare Tire and Hitch Placement
I would be happy to help you. The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 306-X7299 attaches to your Crosstour behind the rear bumper not below your car where the spare tire is. I have attached some pictures from the installation instructions that will show this. The only part of the hitch that hangs down where your spare tire is will be the 2"x2" receiver tube.
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How to Carry 4 Bikes with a 2012 Honda Crosstour
We have exactly what you need. Starting with the hitch, I recommend the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 306-X7299. Since this is a class 3 hitch, it will allow you to carry 4 bikes. For a bike rack, I recommend the Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches # TH934XTR. This rack weighs approximately 38 pounds. This is important because the weight of the carrier added to the weight of your 4 bikes, must be less than the the tongue...
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Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour
Yes we have the Yakima HangOut 3 bike # Y02638 which is a confirmed fit and a great bike rack solution for your 2012 Honda Crosstour! If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will...
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Does the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver fit a 2012 and 2014 Honda Crosstour?
The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 306-X7299 you referenced fits both the 2012 and 2014 Honda Crosstour's. If you are needing a wiring harness for your 2012 Honda Crosstour I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector item # 118500. Their wiring harnesses are the best in the business and most reliable. This harness plugs into existing wiring in your rear cargo area and does not require any cutting or splicing of wires. It provides...
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2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receivers Options for a 2014 Honda Crosstour
Yes, the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7299 is a confirmed fit for your 2014 Honda Crosstour and will give you a 2" receiver tube opening. Although it is certainly not the most cost effective trailer hitch we have for your vehicle, it is the only one we have that will give you a 2" receiver tube opening without the use of adapter. It is also to my knowledge the only 2" trailer hitch receiver that is available for your vehicle.
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Determining Wheel Fit And Offset For Greater Clearance On Inside Of Trailer To Sidewall
Wheel offset refers to the location of a wheel's rim in relation to the wheel's center. The rim can be centered on the wheel or it can be offset to either side. The position of the rim determines where the tire lines up - either closer to or farther from the vehicle or trailer on which it is mounted. Trailer wheels usually have zero offset, meaning that the rim of a trailer wheel lines up directly under the center of the wheel. This alignment puts the tire directly under the center of...
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Recommended Bike Rack for 2013 Honda CrossTour
Based on what you listed as wanting for a bike rack solution for your 2013 Honda Crosstour a hitch and hitch mounted rack would be your best option. Trunk racks are great but if your plan is to leave the rack on for extended periods of time and have it secure with locks a hitch rack would be way better than a trunk rack. For a hitch you would want the Curt class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11002. The Swagman XTC2, part # S64670 is one of the most popular racks because it's so easy...
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Will the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7299 fit a 2013 Honda Crosstour
Yes, the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7299 is confirmed to fit your 2013 Honda Crosstour. If you let me know what you will be using the trailer hitch for I can recommend some accessories if need be.
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Difference Between Thule Helium Pro 2 and Helium Pro 3
The Thule Helium Pro 3 Bike Rack part # TH9043PRO is the same as the Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack part # TH9042PRO except it weighs 1 lb more and holds 3 bikes. The Helium Pro 3 has all of the same great features like the tilt-away feature and integrated locks like the Helium Pro 2. You sure can use the Thule Helium Pro 3 Bike Rack part # TH9043PRO on the Class I hitch if you only load 2 bikes at a time because the extra bike would cause more leverage on the setup and possibly damage the hitch.
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Troubleshooting 4-Pole Wiring Harness for 2014 Honda Crosstour
Curt 4-pole wiring harness # C56215 is the correct part for the 2014 Honda Crosstour. If the VEHICLE'S connector where the Curt's white plug connects has power, but that power is not reaching the fuse holder in the harness' wiring, then chances are that there is a bent contact in one of those connectors that is preventing 12V power from reaching the fuse and converter box. If the needed 15-amp fuse that goes in the engine compartment were not installed correctly that would not allow power...
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Installing Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver on 2013 Honda Crosstour
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11002 that you purchased is a direct fit for your 2013 Honda Crosstour. The M10 bolts likely won't fit because there is rust and corrosion built up in the open holes and the weld nuts in the frame. Using lubricant and a wire brush usual solves the problem. I've linked an article on cleaning weld nuts for you as well.
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Can I Use My Older Thule Vertex XT Bike Rack With Curt Hitch On 2013 Honda Crosstour
The Curt Hitch part # C11002 fits the 2013 Honda Crosstour and is a Class I hitch so the Vertex would need to be class I compatible for it to fit. Thule no longer produces the Vertex bike racks but there were a few different versions of the Vertex in production at one time. The Thule Vertex 2-bike rack part number 9028XT is compatible with your Class I hitch along with the 4 bike rack version which was part number 9029XT. However, if your Vertex is the swing-away version part # 9031XT...
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Reese Weight Distribution Shank to Tow Old Airstream Trailer Level with 2012 Ram 2500
It sounds like you need a weight distribution shank with more drop. The bars would not be pointed down, you want them to be level unless the trailer has a bottom mount coupler, then the bars can point up if they have to. The Reese shank that has the most drop for a round bar system is # RP3344. At most it is capable of 8-5/8 inches of drop when used with a round bar system. You can also measure to make sure you know the amount needed before ordering. I have included a link to an article...
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Yakima Showdown Requirements To Carry Two Hobie Compass Kayaks On Honda Crosstour
We have options to get both of your kayaks up and onto your roof, but both The Yakima Showdown # Y04081 and the Thule Hullavator # TH898 are made to carry one Kayak. Having two of the carriers on top of your vehicle is not ideal because they are extremely long carriers and would require a crossbar longer than the ones that will work for you. I would recommend getting this kit # RREB150B # RRRLKVA # RREB-FK1 # DK231 Nice thing about our carrier is that is a cost effective yet VERY functional...
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Will the Curt Hitch # C11002 Fit a 2012 Honda Crosstour AWD EX-L
The Curt Hitch # C11002 will fit on your 2012 Honda Crosstour AWD EX-L model. My tech contact at Curt confirmed the fit and the installation instructions lists the fit for your model Crosstour. This hitch does not require drilling or welding for installation, it uses a bolt-on design for a simpler process. To bolt on your hitch, you will be using weld nuts already found on your vehicle that can be dirty and hard to use. I attached a help article on how to clean the weld nuts on your vehicle...
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Platform Style Trunk Mount Bike Rack for a 2013 Honda Crosstour
I checked with Thule and they do not list the OutWay Platform # TH9003PRO as a fit for your 2013 Honda Crosstour. We do have some trunk mounted racks compatible with your vehicle. We have the two bike Yakima HangOut # Y02637 and a few 3 bike options # Y02638, # MPG2139, and # MPG2142. These are currently the only fits confirmed for your vehicle.
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Recommendation for a 2013 Honda Crosstour to Allow Use of Yakima 4-Bike Hitch Rack
The hitches offered for your 2013 Honda Crosstour are limited to the light-duty Class I variety, one of which is the Curt # C11002. A Class I hitch bike rack - any of them - is limited to carrying 2 bikes and no more. An adapter will not help in this instance; use of ANY hitch adapter has the unfortunate side-effect of reducing the hitch's capacity by 50-percent. This would mean your 200-lb-rated hitch suddenly drops to a 100-lb rating, which is not nearly enough for the weight of a rack...
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Speed Rating For Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire # AM30120
When it comes to The Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8 inch White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C # AM30120 is rated for 65 miles per hour. The tire has a capacity of 910 pounds at 75 psi. Trailer tires should be inflated to their maximum indicated psi rating for best performance and longer life. I attached a review video link below.
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Replacement Hitch Pin For Yakima HoldUp 1-1/4" Receiver Hitch
The Yakima Replacement Hitch Bolt and Clip # Y8890200 is for a 2" hitch version of the Yakima HoldUp or Bighorn bike carrier. You are likely looking for the Yakima Replacement Mounting Hardware # Y8880129 for a Yakima HoldUp bike carrier with a 1-1/4" hitch.
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