Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2014 Honda CR-V

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What trailer hitch kit do you recommend for a 2014 Honda CRV 2WD?

asked by: Nathan L

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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 provide you with a 2 inch receiver opening and has a 675 pound tongue weight capacity along with a 4,500 pound towing weight capacity. I also recommend checking the owner's manual for your vehicle for its specific capacities, as this will likely be the limiting factor. You will simply need to follow whichever capacity is lower - the vehicle's or the hitch's.

The reason that I recommend this Draw-Tite hitch over the Curt Class III that is also confirmed to fit your vehicle, is because unlike Curt, Draw-Tite does not require you to use additional stabilizing straps when attaching non-trailer loads (such as bike racks and cargo carriers).

I have attached an installation video on your 2014 Honda CR-V that you can also use for reference.

If you are looking to do any towing, I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118561. This custom-fit harness will install by connecting directly to the built-in ports located behind the driver and passenger side tail lights. Once installed, this will give you a 4-Way connector at the rear of your vehicle to connect with and power your trailer's signal lights. I have again attached an installation video that you can review.

To tow a trailer you will also need a ball mount. I have included a great article that explains how to choose the best one for towing your trailer level, along with a link that will take you to our available selection. I have attached a couple additional articles on trailer towing that you might also find helpful.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

We no longer carry the Thule Atlantis 1600 XT part TH686BXT therefore you will need to do a bit of measuring to determine fitment. In order to determine if the box will allow for the rear hatch to open on your 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon you will…

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Answer 2

For your 2014 Honda CR-V we have two hitch sizes available. The smaller and very light duty 1-1/4 inch size and the much more popular and versatile 2 inch size which has higher towing capacities. I would say that you will want the 2 inch size as…

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Answer 3

There could be a couple of different things that are preventing finishing installation of hitch #75742 on your CR-V. First, if you look at the instructions it says to remove the outside isolator first, then the inside isolator. When re-installing…

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Answer 4

Yes. The Draw-Tite #75742 is a confirmed fit on the 2016 Honda CR-V, as is the Tekonsha #118561 you were looking at for a wiring harness. This will give you most of what you need for a complete towing package, but you also may want to consider a ball…

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Answer 5

To lower the muffler on your 2014 Honda CR-V you can slide the bracket out of the rubber holders. You'll likely need some lubricant to loosen them up. See the video I've attached of the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75742 being…

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Answer 6

Yes, we have a hitch confirmed to fit the 2022 Toyota Corolla. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C34UR is confirmed to fit the 2022 Toyota sedan. This hitch is made in the USA, has a bolt-on installation with some drilling required, and will provide…

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Answer 7

So long as your 2023 Toyota Corolla hybrid is a sedan, there is a trailer hitch that will fit, from Curt: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C34UR

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Answer 8

In most cases Loctite is not required when installing a trailer hitch, but it would not be a bad idea. I suggest using the Loctite Blue Stick Threadlocker, #LT37643, which will provide a secure grip and protect against water and grime.

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Answer 9

The Tekonsha T-One #118304 and Curt T-Connector #C55580 Vehicle Wiring Harnesses are very similar. These are both custom fit wiring harnesses that include a tail light converter, which is required for your 2007 Toyota Sienna because the brake and…

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Answer 10

Functionally speaking, there isn't a huge difference. The Curt #C56382 has a slightly lower capacity at 3 amps for circuit for stop/turn signals and 6 amps for taillights. The Tekonsha #118781 has a capacity of 5 amps per stop/turn circuit and…

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Answer 11

I'm not sure which year your Honda CR-V is but I saw you looked at the trailer hitch receiver that fits the CR-V from 2012 to 2016 so I checked a manual for the 2016 model. It states, on page 353, that the maximum towing capacity is 1,500 pounds…

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Answer 12

Both the front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions of the 2012 Honda CR-V with automatic transmission can be flat-towed behind a motor home. Honda cautions that before flat towing your CR-V transmission fluid level and condition be checked. If…

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