Recommended Class III Trailer Hitch For 2014 Honda CR-V

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Im looking for a hitch for my 2014 Honda CR-V. I find 4 hitches that fit. A Class I, a Class II, and 2 Class III hitches. Please help me understand why a person would buy a Class III hitch for a vehicle that can only tow 150# Im quoting your expert: Michael H. It seems I could never tow anything heavy enough to justify a Class III hitch. Thank you.

asked by: Kathy

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Expert Reply:

Your Honda CR-V has a 1500 lb towing capacity and 150 lb tongue weight capacity. There is really only one scenario I can think of where a class III hitch like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # e98868 would be required for that tongue weight. That is if you plan to use a certain style of cargo carrier or bike rack. Many of these carriers require a 2 inch hitch, but not all. So if you don't have one, you can significantly lessen your options.

If you will only use your hitch for towing, then you can use a class II hitch, but you will even be limited by ball mount options. I personally prefer choices and wouldn't go with anything less than a Class III hitch if available.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

It is recommended that you remove the lower fascia panel of the etrailer hitch #E98868 before cutting it per the instructions. It's only 10 fasteners that hold

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Answer 2

As the plastic cover that needs the trimming is just there to cover the fuel tank on your 2013 CR-V, you can definitely leave it off. From the install video I included, you can see that nothing really ties directly into this panel.

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Answer 3

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 4

That sounds pretty sketchy. Never heard of a conversion kit with bolts that will make a hitch fit a car it's not designed for. The hitch you were looking at Item #306-X7267 only fits the 2015 - 2018 Subaru Outback so using different sized bolts…

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Answer 5

For your 2014 Honda CR-V 2WD, I highly recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75742. This Class III hitch is confirmed to fit your vehicle and will use existing holes in the CR-V's frame for a no-drill installation. It will…

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Answer 6

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98868 is a confirmed fit for a 2015 Honda CR-V (All Models). Therefore, you won't need to worry about verifying any measurements beforehand. That said, trailer hitch manufactures don't typically…

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Answer 7

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 8

How to proceed next would depend greatly on the reason why you're displeased with the handling/ride of your Motorhome. Assuming that the air helper springs like #F22ZR went a long way to resolve the ride issues you were having, the next step…

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Answer 9

In order to both carry bikes and flat-tow a vehicle at the same time, you'd need to use an adapter on the motorhomes hitch, I recommend the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter like part #RM-077-2 as it's designed for this exact purpose. In…

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Answer 10

For your 2017 Toyota RAV4 the etrailer hitch part #e98864 is a confirmed fit and will be your best option. This is a Class III hitch with a 2 inch opening that will have plenty of capacity and will work great. I attached an install video for this…

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Answer 11

Toyota Corollas as RAV4s are very different vehicles and because of that they do not share the same hitch fits. For your 2011 Toyota RAV4 what you would need is the etrailer part #e98864. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as…

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Answer 12

The second hitch pin hole on the etrailer hitch part #e98864 that you referenced is not used. One is smaller than the others. The smaller hole it not used.

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