Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver, Wiring, And Ball Mount For 1998 Honda CR-V
Question:
Hey, I will be needing a hitch to tow a small 4x8 mowing trailer, with about 250# of gear. Trailer weighs about 260#, so total weight will be just over 500#...Trying to decide if I need a class III or will a class 1 be sufficient? Installation looks fairly straightforward for either one... Looks like the Class III is less hiddeninch than a Class 1? But Class III has 4 mounting points vs. only 2 for class 1. Your thoughts please? Thanks
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Expert Reply:
For your 1998 Honda CR-V, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 13314. This is a far stronger hitch that will give you some options for many accessories as well as ball mounts. I never recommend a Class I hitch receiver if other options are available as it is extremely limiting in every way.
For your trailer wiring, I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118336. This harness connects to factory wiring in your rear cargo area. I've attached a video to assist. This will give you a standard 4-way flat trailer connection.
For a ball mount, I recommend the etrailer.com 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. This will give you the ability to tow your small trailer and also have the ability to tow others as needed. I've attached an article on choosing the correct ball mount for your application to assist.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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