Recommended Fit and Compatibility of Components for Hauling a Trailer with a 2005 Honda CR-V

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Hello. I have a 2005 Honda CR-V, AWD. Occasionally, Id like to rent a light-duty trailer to haul lumber and landscaping materials around. Here are the products I ended up selecting. Do they all work together? Do you have suggestions for improvements or additional products? Thanks! Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2inch - 13535 T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - 118336 Curt Ball Mount for 2inch Hitches - 1inch Rise, 2-1/4inch Drop - 7-5/8inch Long - 7,500 lbs - C45030 2inch Hitch Ball - 1inch Diameter x 2-1/8inch Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs - 63845 Pin and Clip For Class III, IV and V Trailer Hitch Receiver - C21500

asked by: Steve C

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I checked out all the parts you listed ( # 13535, # 118336, # C45030, # 63845, and # C21500) and good news they will all work together.

I do have a few suggestions for you though. I would instead suggest the Draw-Tite hitch # 75690 over the Curt hitch because if you decide to transport anything like a bike rack or cargo carrier in the future you will need to use a stabilization strap # 18050 per Curt's warranty and with the Draw-Tite hitch you won't.

Next suggestion is we offer a Curt ball mount kit # C45036 that has almost the exact same specs at the parts you listed with the ball pre-mounted in the drop position, this ball mount only has a 2 inch drop compared to the 2-1/4 inch drop you were looking at. Which brings me to my next suggestion; ball mounts. The best way to determine the correct ball mount for your vehicle and trailer is to measure. See linked Help Article. What we already know is the installed hitch height of the Curt # 13535 15-1/4 inches and with the Draw-Tite # 75690 its 14-3/4 inches. The best rise or drop ball mount will be determined if you know the rented trailer's height as well.

I have linked all the above mentioned products as well as installation videos for your viewing and purchasing convenience.

expert reply by: Jackie C

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Answer 1

A trailer hitch receiver such as the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #13535 which is a confirmed fit for your 2005 Honda CR-V is almost always going to be rated higher than the vehicle's towing capacity. You will need to abide by the lower…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 3

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 4

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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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 7

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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Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 9

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

As far as wiring for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, we do have the Curt #C59236 available which is more of a universal hardwire harness. Unfortunately there are not any plug-and-play options that have been confirmed to fit as of yet (October 4,…

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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