Recommended Parts to Tow Pop-Up Camper with 2011 Honda CR-V
Question:
Towing a popup What is the total cost of a hitch and all accessories to have the hitch installed on a 2011 Honda CR-V.
asked by: Roberta L
Helpful Expert Reply:
In order to tow a small pop-up camper with your 2011 Honda CR-V you will need a trailer hitch, wiring harness, and a ball mount/hitch ball combo. All pricing information will be listed on the product pages for the options I recommend.
Starting with the trailer hitch I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III # 75547 for an easy bolt-on installation and robust capacities that indicate its superior strength. I have attached an installation video that you can also follow along with if you decide to do the install yourself.
Then for a wiring harness I recommend the Tekonsha T-One # 118427. This custom harness is simply going to plug into an existing port behind the driver's side trim panel to provide you with a 4-Way connector to power the pop-up's basic signal lights. I have again attached an installation video that you can use for reference.
Lastly for a ball mount the Draw-Tite # D-3 and the Hitch Pin and Clip, # PC3 should work really nicely with either the 1-7/8" # 19260 or 2" Hitch Ball # 63845 (depending on what your camper's coupler accepts).
I have attached a couple general articles on towing a trailer that you might also find helpful.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10-1/4" Long - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 4 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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