Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For a 2021 Honda CRV EX AWD Hybrid For Thule Apex Swing Bike Rack

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Which hitch with 2 in receiver will fit a 2021 Honda CRV Hybrid with no, or at least minimal, amount of modifications to bumper and facia? Will be using it to carry Thule 4 bike rack with swing arm. Thanks.

asked by: Adam A

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For your 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98848. All the receivers for your CR-V will require some trimming and the while the etrailer receiver does require trimming it will blend the best with its matte black powder coat finish. This finish is very similar to the black trim panels that are on your CR-V so it will look more concealed. I have linked an installation video below that will show you the entire installation process for your CR-V.

The Thule Apex Swing XT Bike Rack # TH9027XT will work well with receiver. The receiver has a 1-1/2" measurement from the receiver center hole to rear of bumper and the Thule Apex is 7-1/4" to the closest part of the bike rack to the center of the receiver hole.

I do recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118741 so that you can use some Auxiliary Lights # C53201 as the 4 bikes will likely impair the view of your tail lights for other drivers. The Tekonsha harness is virtually plug and play with no wiring required to run to a 12 volt power source. This makes installation easier than most.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Yes, the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98848 which is what I recommend, is a confirmed fit for a 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring. It also has a 2" opening so it will be great for towing or other hitch mounted accessories like bike…

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Great question! As far as construction goes the Curt #C13397 and etrailer #e98848 hitches are going to be the same for your 2022 Honda CR-V. The real difference is that the Curt uses the classic glossy finish while the etrailer hitch has a matte…

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The trailer hitch that I recommend for a 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13397. This hitch offers a bolt-on fit with no drilling required. It has a hidden design so only the receiver tube will be shown under the…

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Answer 4

Sometimes we've heard that someone can get the sensor to pick up their foot to either side of the hitch receiver, like the etrailer #e98848 for your 2021 Honda CR-V Touring, but this isn't a concrete thing and can be hit and miss as…

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In regards to using the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13397 on a 2023 Honda CR-V, you may still be able to use the hands free life gate feature but you would be limited to areas away from the receiver. That said, if you are unhappy with the…

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The only trailer hitch options we currently have available for a 2023 Honda CR-V are from etrailer and Curt. I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98848 which has a hidden design so only the receiver will be visible. It offers a…

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Answer 7

For your 2019 Honda CR-V, when you install a trailer hitch like the Draw-Tite #76128 you may have issues with the function of the hands free lift gate due to the sensor locations. We have had customers that have had very little issues with the…

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Answer 8

As of April 2023 we have not yet had a chance to install the #C13397 on a 2023 Honda CR-V. However, we have installed this on a 2022 which will be the same process. I have attached the installation video below, along with the written instructions for…

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Answer 9

When installing a trailer hitch on a 2018 Honda CR-V like the Draw Tite part #76128 that you referenced Honda states that the hands free liftgate will be blocked and they do offer a relocation harness for this as the Power Liftgate Sensor Relocation…

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We had a customer with a 2017 Honda CR-V Touring just like yours who told us that the Curt hitch part #C13397 did not interfere with their hands free liftgate at all. You would not need to move any sensors.

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Answer 11

I'd be happy to help with that. I'd recommend the Curt Class III hitch that you'd looked at, part #C13397. Curt and Honda both state that there isn't a hitch fit for the 2021 CR-V Hybrid model, but if you look at the product reviews…

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Answer 12

I checked with Draw-Tite and they list the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #DT79MR as a fit for a 2023 Honda CR-V all models so you will be good to go with a Sport Touring. I took a look at some of the review and there were instances…

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