Ball Mount Recommendation for Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Installed on 2018 Honda CR-V
Question:
Hi! Im planning on buying a Draw-Tite hitch 76128 for my 2018 Honda CR-V. Do you have any suggestions for which ball mount and ball I should get with it? Id like to have the 2 ball height at about 18.5inch inches, if possible. Thanks!
asked by: Jack F
Expert Reply:
When we installed the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 76128 on a 2018 Honda CR-V we found that from the ground to the top inside of the hitch receiver measured 13-1/4". This means that if you need the top of the ball at about 18-1/2" then you need a ball mount with about a 2-1/4" rise.
If the bottom of your trailer coupler to the ground measured 18-1/2", when level, then that would mean you actually need a rise of 5-1/4".
For the 2-1/4" rise I recommend the Curt Fusion Ball Mount # C45155 which is a complete kit, and for the 5-1/4" rise I recommend the Curt Ball Mount # C45336 with the Pin & Clip # C21500 and the 2" Hitch Ball # 63845.
Also, don't forget your wiring so that you have a complete towing kit! For that you need the Tekonsha T-One # 118741.
Attached are some installation videos for you to check out.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
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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
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- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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- 1-1/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
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- 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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