Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Honda CR-V for Towing Tear Trailer

Question:

I plan to purchase a hitch for a 2017 EX-L Honda CRV. I will haul a tear trailer. The ones Im looking at range in weight from 1100 lbs to around 1400 lbs. The CRV is rated at 1500 lbs. Since I live in N Utah and will travel through mountains should I try to stay well below the 1500 limit or would it be able to handle one close to 1400? Thanks

asked by: Richard

Expert Reply:

The towing capacity for your 2017 Honda CR-V takes into consideration areas of the country that have mountains like where you live. I'd recommend going lighter but 1,400 lbs would be fine too.

For a hitch the Draw Tite part # 76128 would be what I recommend as it is a 2 inch hitch with plenth of capacity. For trailer wiring you'd then want the # 118741 which is a custom fit. I attached install videos for both of these products for you to check out as well.

Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer 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.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jameson C