Recommended Hitch and Bike Rack for a 2018 Honda HR-V  

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Congrats on the possible purchase! To add a hitch to a 2018 Honda HR-V, I recommend the Curt item # C11416. This class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver is custom fit and bolts to an HR-V with included hardware. It has a 200 lbs tongue weight capacity which is the highest capacity available for your Honda.

We had a 2018 HR-V in the shop awhile back so I have linked an installation video below and attached a couple of pictures so you can see what this hitch looks like once installed.

As far as a bike rack goes if your bike is a heavier e-bike your only option with a 1-1/4" hitch is to use the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack item # TH903202. This bike rack has a 65 lbs capacity per bike and includes built in locks. It uses padded clamps to secure the bikes by their frames. This is a great feature for step-thru bikes. The EasyFold also includes a built in ramp that makes loading your bikes easier.

If you have fat tires you will also need to add the Fat Bike Straps for Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack item # TH985101. The standard straps that come on the EasyFold item # TH903202 top out at 3" wide tires.

If you don't need such a high capacity bike rack, I recommend the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack item # HR200Z. This bike rack also works with class I hitches. It has a 45 lbs per bike capacity and fits tires up to 3" wide.

I have linked a couple of review videos below so you can see the functions of these bike racks demonstrated and what they will look like after install.

If you are ever planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56284 and the Draw-Tite Drawbar item # 3593 and then for hitch balls item # 19258 for a 2 inch ball or item # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch ball.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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2018 Honda HR-V
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2018 Honda HR-V
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