Does Trailer Wiring for 2017 Honda CRV EX Require Running Wire Up to Vehicle Battery

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Hi Looking at getting 2017 Honda CR-V T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector Tekonsha Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring Code: 118741 When this plugs in to Honda CRV is that it or does it need to run a power source. Want to verify I will not have to run a line to battery or splice any wires. Thanks

asked by: Steve S

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Expert Reply:

The trailer wiring harness for your 2017 Honda CR-V part # 118741 will not require you to run wires up to the vehicle battery. The power source the harness needs is present at the rear of the vehicle already as it's basically pre-wired from the factory for adding trailer wiring.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I have attached an image of the correct wiring installation details on the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118741 for a 2017 Honda CR-V. This will be installed to provide a 4-way flat trailer connector at the back of the CR-V to power the…

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Answer 2

You don't necessarily need to have a tow package on your 2018 Honda CR-V to be able to install the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part #118741. All 2017-2020 CR-V's have a 6-pin connector present behind the driver's…

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Answer 3

The Yakima OnRamp E-Bike Platform Bike Rack with Ramp - 2" Hitches #Y36FR has a measurement of 9" from the hitch pin hole to the nearest part of the bike rack. You can compare this with your travel trailer and that will determine if…

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I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #118741. It will work with your 2020 Honda CRV Hybrid all wheel drive or front wheel drive. It connects to the connection point in the rear cargo area lickety-split. It…

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Answer 5

We have great hitch options for your 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid like the etrailer part #e98848 which would work great for carrying an e-bike rack like the Thule EasyFold XT part #TH903202. This hitch has great weight capacities for a bike rack as…

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Answer 6

The 6-pin connector is definitely in your 2018 Honda CR-V, though sometimes, finding them can be a real pain. The best advice I can give you is just to continue looking, though it's difficult to orient exactly where you should keep looking…

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Yes, the install of the Curt trailer wiring kit part #C56370 is the same on the hybrid and non-hybrid models of the 2022 Honda CR-V. The process shown in the attached install video would be exactly the same.

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Answer 8

You are 100% correct; I checked with the manufacturer, Draw-Tite, for you and verified with them that their hitch does fit the 2022 Honda CR-V (except for the Hybrid models), with the correct part number being the following: - Draw-Tite Max-Frame…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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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