Trailer Hitch Options for a 2012 Honda CR-V Towing a Small Trailer

Question

Question:

I have a 2012 CRV All wheel Drive. I am very picky about appearance. Do you have any pictures of the installed receiver? Do you have alternatives that look best? Im not looking to pull heavy loads... primarily small tent trailer.

asked by: Lynn S

0

Expert Reply:

We have had a chance to install the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # C13119, on a 2012 Honda CR-V so I attached a link to the installation video for you to check out. I also attached a picture from the installation instructions for you to check out as well.

You may also be interested in the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 75742. This hitch will have about the same visibility under the bumper as the Curt hitch, but the crossbar begins to recede under the vehicle beginning at the receiver. I have attached a photo of this hitch as well.

Before you purchase a hitch you will want to find the tongue weight, TW, and gross trailer weight, GTW of your trailer. The key difference between the Curt hitch and the Draw-Tite hitch is their weight capacities. The Curt hitch has a TW capacity of 350 lbs and a GTW capacity of 3500 lbs. The Draw-Tite hitch has a TW capacity of 675 lbs and a GTW capacity of 4500 lbs. You will also want to check the towing capacity of your vehicle and never exceed the lowest TW or GTW.

I would also recommend a ball mount like part # 2753, hitch ball, part # 19247, and a pin and clip, part # PC3. You can also buy all of these items together with kit # EBMK4. This kit will provide you with a 2 inch hitch ball, a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball and a carrying bag for organized storage. If you do not currently have a trailer wiring harness on your vehicle, I would recommend the Tow Ready T-One Custom Fit Wiring Harness, part # 118561. I have attached an installation video of this harness on a 2012 Honda CR-V for you to check out. These items will give you everything you need to tow your trailer.

expert reply by: John H

0

click to enlarge

Answer 1

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…

view full answer...

Answer 2

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

view full answer...

Answer 3

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

view full answer...

Answer 4

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

view full answer...

Answer 5

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

view full answer...

Answer 6

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

view full answer...

Answer 7

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

view full answer...

Answer 8

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

view full answer...

Answer 9

When installing/adjusting the Solera RV Slide-Out Awning #LCV000163285 tension is applied by rotating the awning roller 14 times. This should apply the needed spring tension so that the fabric doesn't billow in the wind or leave enough slack that…

view full answer...

Answer 10

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

view full answer...

Answer 11

If your vehicle has a factory brake controller plug, you can simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers – Ford, Item #3034-P, which will connect to the vehicle plug and the brake controller. On the new E-450…

view full answer...

Answer 12

To see all of the correct wheel and tire combos you'd need check out the link I attached. The option I would recommend is the part #TA43RR which is a Load Range C tire size ST175/80R13 mounted on a white spoke wheel with a bolt pattern of 5 on…

view full answer...

Trailer Hitch Options for a 2012 Honda CR-V Towing a Small Trailer

Products Referenced in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching