Is It Normal for Exhaust Pipe to Rattle Against Hitch Installed on 2016 Honda HR-V

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Hi I recently purchased a hitch kit for my Honda hrv. I mounted it and everything went smoothly except now I’m having major muffler vibration on where the bolt on the passenger side sits. Is this normal? Is there something you can send me to alleviate this issue?

asked by: Bradley Z

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Expert Reply:

It's absolutely normal. The exhaust system attaches to your vehicle using rubber isloators which means that the position of your exhaust can vary, sometimes by a surprising amount from vehicle to vehicle. However, your Curt # C11416 hitch is solidly bolted to the vehicle so it's position on the vehicle is pretty much set in stone.

The good news is that this can be easily fixed. Usually, it's just a matter of crawling under the car and bending one of the exhaust hangers just enough so that the exhaust no longer rattles against the hitch. We actually have a help article that addresses this very issue and provides some solutions. You can see the article by clicking the provided link.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

What you describe isn't unheard of. Due to the rigid nature of the hitch construction, once the #EH55VR is installed on your 2021 Mazda CX-30 it's position is fixed, and it would sit in exactly same spot on any Mazda CX-30 of the same…

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Answer 2

Exhaust rattling against a trailer hitch is a common occurrence but it is easily fixed. Exhaust pipes and mufflers hang on rubber isolators. The hangers can usually be manipulated to gain more clearance between the exhaust and the hitch. I have…

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Answer 3

The amount of underbody panel that needs to be trimmed is a factor of the geometry of the hitch. The Curt #C11416 hitch does require some trimming of the fascia. The good news is that the hole is under the vehicle and wouldn't be visible unless…

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Answer 4

When we installed the Curt hitch part #C11416 on a similar HR-V as your model we found that the trick to getting the U-bolt nuts installed properly was to tighten them down evenly so that the nuts wouldn't overlap. We have torque wrenches…

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Answer 5

All of the hitches available for the 2017 Honda HR-V like Curt Class I hitch part #C11416 have a 200 lb tongue weight capacity. Cargo carriers are considered all tongue weight on the hitch so you would not want to exceed the 200 lb tongue weight…

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Answer 6

For Curt trailer hitch #C11416 for the 2016 Honda HR-V if you have an all wheel drive model then there is no cover, lines, or fascia have to be removed, trimmed, or otherwise manipulated to install the trailer hitch. But on front wheel drive models…

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Answer 7

Installing a trailer hitch receiver like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" #C11416 on your 2021 Honda HR-V will not void the manufacturer warranty as consumers are protected by the Magnuson-Moss warranty act which…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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 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

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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