How to Determine Ground Clearance on a 2015 Honda Fit with Draw-Tite Hitch Before Installation

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Once installed, is the Draw-Tite hitch for the 2015 Honda Fit the lowest part of the underbody of the Fit? Im worried about the hitch negatively impacting ground clearance. Do you know the exact measurement of the bottom of the hitch to the ground? Do either of the other two hitches you offer for the 2015 Honda Fit have greater ground clearance?

asked by: Tim

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Expert Reply:

On Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24920 and all of the hitches for the 2015 Honda Fit the receiver will be directly below the rear fascia. So if you measure from the bottom most part of the fascia down to the ground and subtract 1-3/4 inches that will be the approximate ground clearance measurement once the hitch is installed.

On smaller vehicles that are low to the ground to start with, adding a trailer hitch usually reduces ground clearance so you have to keep that in mind when choosing accessories. The hitch will likely be the lowest part on the vehicle.

If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch. I recommend the Swagman Trailhead, # S63360. It is Class I compatible but the rise in the shank will help with the ground clearance issue.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Your 2015 Honda Fit will not have a bike rack available that can carry 4 bikes because only Class I hitches will fit your vehicle, and Class I hitches such as the Draw-Tite #24920 that fits your Honda have a maximum capacity of 2 bikes. There are…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 5

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 6

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Curt hitch part #C77ZV is a fit for the 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid. I attached a link to the install instructions as well as a link to an installer finder in case you wanted to find someone near you to install the hitch.

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Answer 8

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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