Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Honda CR-V

Question:

Yes I have a question about your transmission cooler and trailer hitch. I own a 2015 honda crv and wondering which transmission cooler will be best for pulling 2000 pound camper trailer and what type of trailer hitch is best for pulling a camper trailer I had to look up 2013 CRV but no info for 2015 yet I guess its a very new and recent model just came out. I have seen many honda crv pulling a 2500 pound boat or camper trailer with no problem and I am guessing that adding a transmission cooler is pretty much required and the right hitch. Also using full synthetic transmission fluid helps too. Thank you.

asked by: Jason

Expert Reply:

First let's start with a hitch, for that I would recommend the Curt Hitch part # C13119. This has plenty of capacity for your camper. However, you will want to consult the owners manual of your CRV to determine it's towing capacity and be sure not to exceed this figure.

Since you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

For trailer wiring you would want part # C56158. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.

Since your CR-V has a CVT transmission there are no coolers available that will fit it.