What is the Best Trailer Hitch for a 2018 Honda CR-V with Hands-Free Tailgate

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Which trailer hitch fits best with the hands-free tailgate on the Honda CR-V Touring model?

asked by: Debra

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The best trailer hitch for your 2018 Honda CR-V Touring with the hands-free tailgate is the Curt, part # C13397. I prefer the Curt over the Draw-Tite hitch, part # 76128, because the Curt's crossbeam is completely hidden behind the vehicle's bumper. All you see when it's installed is the receiver opening and the safety chain loops. The installation is a little more in depth, but in the long run I think it's worth it.

No matter which hitch you choose in order to maintain your hands-free tailgate, you will have to stop by a local Honda dealer for their Tailgate Sensor Trailer Hitch Adapter, Honda p/n 08U59-TLA-100A. All trailer hitches will interfere with the tailgate sensor where it currently sits, so it must be relocated with this adapter which is only available at Honda dealers.

If you plan on using this trailer hitch for a bike rack, cargo carrier or other hitch accessory, I've attached links to our hitch accessories for you to check out.

expert reply by: John H

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Eleanor

7/7/2020

What would be the Total price for the Curt hitch #C13397 and installation including installation of the Tailgate Sensor Trailer Hitch Adapter, Honda p/n 08U59-TLA-100A? My vehicle 2018 Honda CR-V AWD Touring Hands-free power tailgate

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Chris R.

7/11/2020

This will depend on the rates at your local shop or dealer. Unfortunately I'm not able to say how much the total install cost would be for both the hitch and sensor relocation kit - you'll just want to call around to get some good estimates. The install manual attached to the trailer hitch product page should help with this.

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Eleanor

7/11/2020

@ChrisR ... I plan to come to the Wentzville Service Installation Center.

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Answer 1

The etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98848 does require some fascia to be trimmed during installation (it's what allows for the hitch's sleek hidden design) and I can absolutely help you with this process. I have attached an image from…

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Answer 2

For your 2018 Honda CR-V I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118741. This custom harness will plug right into the factory port located on the driver's side interior trim panel in the rear cargo area. It has the highest amp rating…

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Answer 3

We do have a hitch for the Touring model of the 2017 Honda CR-V. It is the etrailer Trailer Hitch item #e98848. This is the only hitch confirmed to fit the Touring model. As far as the foot activated lift gate sensor is concerned there is a…

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Answer 4

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 5

For your 2017 Honda CR-V there are only 4-way harnesses we offer as custom fit options. For that you would want the Tekonsha harness part #118741 which is a custom fit option. I like to recommend the Tekonsha brand as it tends to be the most…

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Answer 6

I will be happy to help you pick out a Thule roof rack for your 2018 Honda CR-V! I recommend going with the AeroBlade crossbars as they will reduce both wind noise and drag when compared to traditional square or round crossbars. If your CR-V has…

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Answer 7

There are a couple of really good options for roof racks that fit your 2018 Honda CR-V with a naked roof, but the now-discontinued Thule Crossroad Kit would not fit as it is only designed for raised side rails. For a similar rack from Thule that does…

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Answer 8

Yes, we can help you select a black aero-style roof rack for your black 2018 Honda CR-V that has the factory flush-mounted roof rails. The available rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule and Yakima appear on the linked page and these include the…

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Answer 9

The difference between the two trailer wiring harnesses you mentioned is that one is made by Curt part #C56370 and the other Tekonsha, part #118741. We have better luck with the Tekonsha kits being reliable so for your 2017 Honda CR-V I would…

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Answer 10

The Class II Curt Hitch #C12136 and Class II Draw-Tite Hitch #36493 for your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon are very similar, but every Class I and Class II and some Class III Curt Hitches require stabilizing straps to be used when towing non trailer…

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Answer 11

The available trailer hitches for your 2019 Honda CR-V can be pretty easily categorized into hidden and non-hidden groups. I highly recommend going with a hidden-crosstube hitch, especially on a new vehicle like yours, as this is going to create a…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Saris Bones 2 Bike Carrier #SA805BL that you referenced will fit and work perfectly on your 2018 Honda CRV-EX. The Touring is simply a trim model of the CR-V and there are certain trunk-mount carriers that won't fit its slightly…

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