Benefits Of Using A Class III Hitch For A 2014 Honda CR-V

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Why do you recommend a Class III Hitch for this car when the maximum Trailer Weight Limit is 1500 lbs? Shouldnt the hitch be a Class I?

asked by: Steve S

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Expert Reply:

The main reason you would use a class III hitch like the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75742 you referenced is because, the 2" x 2" receiver opening featured on a class III hitch is the most common size for hitch mounted accessories like the Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack # TH83JV, and will give you more options versus a class I hitch.

However, you can still absolutely use a class I hitch like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11555.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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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…

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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 3

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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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 5

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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Answer 6

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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Answer 8

You're correct. The repalcement for your existing B12EA-22 brake would be #AKEBRK-7R-SA for the right side and #AKEBRK-7L-SA for the left.

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Answer 9

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 10

The "radio" fuse of your 2014 Honda CR-V will need to be pulled and replaced with the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass part #RM76511. This product will make it easy to deactivate this circuit, you will only need to flip a switch instead of…

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Answer 11

In order to both carry bikes and flat-tow a vehicle at the same time, you'd need to use an adapter on the motorhomes hitch, I recommend the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter like part #RM-077-2 as it's designed for this exact purpose. In…

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Answer 12

Normally trailer coupler height is around 17 inches, from the ground to the bottom of the coupler, and most hitch manufacturers design their hitches to work with a ball mount that will end up very close to this measurement. I am including a link to…

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