Trailer Hitch, Wiring and Ball Mount Recommendation for 2018 Honda CR-V

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I need a hitch for my 2018 Honda CR-V and will need a ball mount and trailer wiring. How will i know which ball mount to get?

asked by: Carl

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For a hitch confirmed as a fit for your 2018 Honda CR-V the etrailer.com hitch # E98848 would be your best option. What I really like about it is that concealed crosstube that makes most of the hitch aside from the opening not visible. It also has great towing capacities as well at 3,500 lb trailer weight and 525 lb tongue weight.

For trailer wiring the most reliable option we have is the Tekonsha kit part # 118741 which is a confirmed fit. It's a plug and play option too which means it will install easily. I attached an install for more info as well.

I attached an help article that covers how to pick out the correct ball mount. Selecting the correct ball mount will allow your trailer to sit as level as possible. Basically you will first measure the height from the ground to the top of the receiver opening on the hitch while on level ground. Next, you will measure the coupler height from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler when the trailer is on level ground.

Next, you will need to compute the difference. If the hitch height is greater than the coupler height the difference is the drop required. If the coupler height is greater the difference is the rise required. You will want to pick the ball mount with the rise/drop closest to the difference.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Rey M.

5/18/2020

Is there photo of a clean installation with this trailer hitch with wiring. The examples that I saw with the CR-V have the wire come out of the hatch. Wondering if it's possible to get a clean wiring install where the wiring is adjacent to the hitch. Pictures appreciated if there are!

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Chris R.

5/20/2020

There is a small grommet in the rear cargo area that you could use to route the Tekonsha T-One # 118741 through so that the connector can be permanently mounted under the bumper. There is a customer-submitted image on the product page (it's the last one) that shows this. Otherwise pulling out when needed and closing the hatch over the wiring (which won't damage the wiring) is perfectly fine to do. This is actually better in a lot of ways since it protects the connector from the elements when it's not being used.

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Answer 1

Yes you can do exactly what you mentioned wanting to do. If you don't care at all about the hands free liftgate sensor you can install the hitch part #E98848 and be totally fine. We've actually heard that the sensor still works without…

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The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C12169 for a 2019 Honda CR-V will sit around 13-1/4" off the ground when measuring from the top inside edge of the receiver tube opening. That said, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13397…

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The etrailer.com Trailer Hitch #E98848 weighs 30 lbs; this 2 inch hitch is a fit for certain model year Honda CR-Vs and has a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs with a tongue weight capacity of 350 lbs though make sure to always check your owner's…

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The most hidden trailer hitch we have for your 2019 Honda CR-V is the etrailer.com hitch part #e98848 which I recommend for you. Only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper so not only is it the most hidden but it will give you the best ground…

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For your 2018 Honda CR-V I recommend the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #E98848 because it features a sleek hidden design where only the receiver is actually visible behind the vehicle. Its matte black finish also adds a unique rugged appearance…

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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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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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It is going well and I'd be happy to help you! For a 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e98848 you were looking at. We have confirmed through our vendor and customer reviews that this hitch will fit the hybrid…

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Answer 11

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 12

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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