Is Stabilizing Strap Needed for etrailer.com Trailer Hitch on a 2018 Honda CR-V for Bike Rack
Question:
Hello. Do I need to use the Stabilizing Strap # 18050 with the etrailler hitch E98848, when will be use bike rack ?
asked by: Vitalii O
Expert Reply:
No, the Stabilizing Strap # 18050 is not required for non-trailer loads with the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch # E98848 installed on your 2018 Honda CR-V. I have attached an installation video and a photo of what the finished product looks like on a 2018 CR-V for you to check out.
If you are planning on using a bike rack, for unrestricted rear hatch access to your CR-V you can add the Yakima BackSwing # Y02483 which swings your bike rack out and away. You can even leave your bikes loaded while doing so! I have link a review video for this product as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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Cable Locks and Hitch Lock for Kuat Transfer 2 Bike Rack
- Bike Locks
- Cable Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Steel
- Black
- Kuat
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Cable Locks and Hitch Lock for Kuat Transfer 3 Bike Rack
- Bike Locks
- Cable Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Steel
- Black
- Kuat
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Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches
- Hitch Adapters
- Swing-Away Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 250 lbs
- Yakima
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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
- etrailer
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