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  • Required Fascia Trimming to Install etrailer Trailer Hitch # e98848 on 2020 Honda CR-V
  • Some trimming of the rear fascia on your 2020 Honda CR-V is indeed required when installing the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98848 to allow clearance for the drop-down receiver. You will just need to use some shears/snips to trim about 3" x 1-3/8" section from the bumper, as shown in the attached image from the install manual. This trimming is what allows the hidden-crosstube appearance of the hitch where only the 2" receiver is actually visible. I have attached a full installation...
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  • Instructions for Installation of the Bulldog Replacement Sidewind Gear Kit # BD500106
  • Installing the Replacement Sidewind Gear Kit, item # BD500106, is fairly easy. You will need to remove the cap at the top of the jack. The handle and gears are held in place with roll pins that will need to be removed. Once the handle roll pin is removed, you can then remove the handle and gears. Be sure to note the orientation of each part as you remove them. Remove the bottom gear by lifting it out. If the bottom roll pin is damaged, remove it also. When replacing the bottom roll pin,...
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  • Will the Brake-Lite Relay # RM-88400 Interfere with the Auto Start Feature on a 2013 Honda CR-V
  • I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster and he told me that the Brake-Lite Relay, # RM-88400, will not interfere with auto start feature on your 2013 Honda CR-V. The Brake-Lite Relay connects to the blue brake light wire wire coming from the brake light switch that powers the brake lights. It does not connect to the circuit that shuts off your engine to prevent theft. When installing the Brake-Lite Relay on your vehicle, you will want to follow the Standard (Normally Open) Installation...
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  • Does Swagman Chinook Bike Rack Have a Speed Limit
  • If you'd like you can absolutely hit the highway and go 75 mph with loaded bikes using the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack # S64683. This rack does not have a speed limit rating and has an anti-rattle hitch lock which makes it so the vibration at higher speeds isn't going to make the rack louder.
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  • Recommended Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for 1999 Honda CR-V with Bare Roof
  • For your 1999 Honda CR-V with bare roof I suggest the quiet Vortex Aero rack that consists of parts # RRVA118B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK053 and this clamp-on-type rack system installs without drilling. It includes custom-fit mounting pads that work with the included clamps to secure the rack to your CR-V's naked roof. The system includes locks to secure the rack to your vehicle. We do not happen as yet to have an installation video illustrating this system on your vehicle but the linked instructions...
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  • How to Attach a Tow Bar to the Roadmaster # 1528-1 Base Plate on 1998 Honda CRV
  • The method of connection will depend on which manufacturers tow bar you are using. Some vehicles use a base plate kit that features removable draw bars, which might be what you have (see photo). The type of base plate for the 1998 CRV uses standard base plates, which are not removable. There is also a base plate kit, # 1528-3 that would allow the draw bars to be removed. For a Roadmaster tow bar, you would use a set of quick disconnects, part # RM-201. One half of the disconnect would...
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  • Do Bow/Stern Tie-Downs Need To Be Attached to Hood and Rear of Vehicle To Secure Kayaks
  • The Thule Stacker # TH830 is a great solution to secure a few 10 foot kayaks on their side. The carrier does include a set of tie-downs but you will need to add extra straps # TH855XT and # 753-2030-02 for all 3 of the kayaks. When actually securing the kayaks onto the roof of your CR-V I absolutely recommend attaching the ropes to the front and back ends of the vehicle. This prevents wind during travel from catching underneath the kayak and trying to lift it off the roof. Simply looping...
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  • Will The Saris Bones Bike Rack Work On My 2022 Honda CR-V With Not Much Bumper Room
  • This will not be a problem with the Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms # SA805BL. The rack is designed to work on rear hatches, so the 1" is plenty of room. Once the straps are tightened you will be fine. I have included a demonstration video to help you out.
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  • How to Measure for Mounting Shorter-Than-Recommended Rhino-Rack Vortex Bars on a 2016 Honda CR-V
  • With a 2016 Honda CR-V, the appropriate Rhino-Rack crossbar system for the naked roof is: 54" Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Crossbars, part # RB1375B-2 2500 Series Legs, part # RRRLKHD Custom DK Fit Kit, part # DK284 It looks like you have the right legs and fit kit but have the shorter crossbars. This isn't a tested fit, so there's a chance it will not work. However, if your are trying this, then your solution would be the best route. Take the difference divided by 2 (3" on each side), and subtract...
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  • How to Mount a Karrite Cargo Box if There are No Holes for the U-Bolts
  • If your older Karrite Cargo Box does not have holes for your u-bolts, then you can drill in the holes. We've found a good method for this here that involves centering your box on your rack and marking the bolts with paint. From there, you can drill into the box for the bolts. I've linked to a video below that demonstrates how to do this on the Trunx Rooftop Cargo Carrier, part # TRX44FR. It's for a different box and a different reason, but the application is the same. At the 12:36 mark,...
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  • Where do Upper Arms of Saris Bones 3 Trunk Rack Attach to on 2013 Honda CR-V
  • The Saris Bones 3 trunk rack part # SA801BL that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2013 Honda CR-V and the upper arms to rest against the back windshield. We actually had the chance to test fit this rack on a 2015 Honda CR-V which I attached a link to a video of. You can see how easy it is to setup and how it attaches to your vehicle.
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  • How to Locate Installer for Blue Ox Base Plate on 2012 Honda CR-V
  • In order to find locations for the installation of the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX2258 on your 2012 Honda CR-V you can either follow the link at the bottom of this page, or use the "Locate installers near me" link on the actual product page. In addition to the base plate kit you will need the following to flat tow your vehicle: -Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs # BX7380 -Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit with Bulbs # RM-155 -Roadmaster...
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  • Will Trailer Wiring Installation be the Same for 2002 and 2004 Honda CR-V
  • Looking at the installation instructions on the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # C55336, for your 2002 Honda CR-V, it appears that the wiring instructions will be the same for all CR-V vehicles from 2002 through 2006. First you will locate the vehicle battery under the hood and disconnect the negative battery terminal. Then it's just a matter of locating the vehicle's taillight wiring connector to connect with the Curt Wiring Harness. For your Honda CR-V, this will be found...
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  • How to Cut Fascia on 2019 Honda CR-V When Installing etrailer.com Trailer Hitch
  • To trim the bumper fascia on your 2019 Honda CR-V when installing the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98848 you can use a pair of snips or simply a sharp utility knife. The material isn't too thick so it's not going to take a lot of effort. For the receiver opening you will just need to trim a 3" x 3" opening on the fascia (see attached image). I have included the full installation video below that you can also use for reference. The trimming starts at around the 4:00 mark.
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  • Programming a Second Vehicle Kit to a Roadmaster Even Brake System
  • Here's exactly what you will need to do to program ICX transmitter to the monitor of your Roadmaster Even Brake part # RM-9400. Press the Dim button on the motorhome monitor after plugging it in for about 6 seconds until the LCD reads, "receiver in learn mode." Release the Dim button and it should read "Learning ICX #1 --Advance OK." Select, "Learning ICX #2 Advance OK." Press the Test button on the Even Brake Touch pad control panel. It should begin a self-diagnostic test. Once complete...
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  • Wiring a 1997 Honda CR-V
  • You have already done the hard part, figuring out the vehicle wires. To wire your 4 way, you will need to purchase a, item # HM48925, tail light converter. The back up light wire would not be used, and can be capped off. The wires on the converter are labeled, just match them with the appropriate vehicle wire.
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  • Availability and Installation of Trailer Hitch for 2015 Honda CR-V
  • Your 2015 Honda CR-V can be fitted with any of three classes of hitch receiver, either Class I or Class II in the 1-1/4-inch size, or a Class III type that has a 2-inch receiver opening. I recommend you use a 2-inch Class III hitch like Draw-Tite # 75742 because this will provide higher capacity if you're going to tow, better safety margin and broader compatibility with a range of hitch-mount accessories like bike racks and cargo carriers. We happened to have installed this hitch in your...
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  • How Does Inno Tire Hold 2-Bike Rack Secure in Hitch
  • Thanks so much for your purchase of the Inno Tire Hold 2 Bike Platform Rack # INH120. And that is a good question about how the rack is secured to your hitch, as it doesn't have a traditional hitch pin that goes all the way through, so I'll do my best to explain. The Tire Hold # INH120 is locked into the hitch and won't fall or be pulled off due to the tensioning hand knob at the front. After you tighten it in the hitch, which expands the shank, you lock the knob, and what this does is...
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  • Where to Connect ICX Brake Monitor When Installing Roadmaster Even Brake On a 2004 Honda CR-V?
  • The ICX Braking Monitor # RM-9430 will tie into the brake pedal switch if your brake lights come on your 2004 Honda CR-V when it is in tow mode and the brake pedal is pressed. If your brake lights do not come on when the brake pedal is pressed you will need a Stop Light Switch # RM-751000 to install the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System # RM-9400. You will not tie into the existing Curt 58949 harness as that would confuse the monitor as anytime your brake lights...
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  • Recommended Tool To Trim Fascia On 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid To Install etrailer Trailer Hitch e98848
  • To trim the fascia on your 2021 Honda CR-V to allow the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98848 fit our installers have found a dremel is the best option as it allows for a very precise cut and is easy to use. You can see Conner using a dremel at the 9:00 minute mark of the included video to trim the fascia. If you can tell me what you are planning on using your trailer hitch receiver for I would be happy to recommend the best products for your needs.
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