How to Trim Rear Fascia for Installing etrailer.com Trailer Hitch on a 2018 Honda CR-V
Question:
I want to install the eatrailer.com hitch 98848 on my 2018 CR-V but I am a little nervous about having to cut the fascia. Do you have any instructions on how to do this?
asked by: Bob
Expert Reply:
I can definitely give you some pointers on how to trim the fascia for installing the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver # E98848 on your 2018 Honda CR-V. If you check out the attached photos you can see that the lower rear fascia needs a 3"x3" square cut out 5/8" from that center hole location.
I recommend using a permanent or chalk marker to mark where you need to cut out and then use snips like the Tin Snip # PT79ZR for a clean and accurate cut. Once the cut is completed the trailer hitch has a great look since only the receiver is showing.
The installation instructions have been linked for you to reference as well. Let me know what you will be using the trailer hitch for and I can make additional recommendations if necessary.
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Aviation Tin Snip Set - Left Cut, Right Cut, and Center Cut - 3 Pieces
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
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