Can a Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2013 Honda CR-V be Mounted Outside of the Vehicle

Question:

Is there an option to mount the harness connection on the hitch area, so the wires doesnt have to go through the hatch?

asked by: Chris

Expert Reply:

It is possible that you route the 4-Way end of the wiring harness through the bottom of the cargo area in your 2013 Honda CR-V. You will need to remove as much of the cargo area flooring as you can. The goal is to get to the metal of the cargo area floor.

Then you will need to look for some sort of grommet or exit point of some kind. If you find one but it is not large enough to push the 4-Way through you will have to cut off the 4-Way, route the wiring through the hole, then splice the wires back together on the outside of the vehicle.

If there is no grommet or exit point you will have to drill a hole. No matter how you get the wiring to the outside of the vehicle you will need to seal up the hole with silicone to keep out moisture and fumes.

You can then use mounting bracket # 18144 with extension # 18140 or # C57202 to provide a bracket for the 4-Way.

expert reply by: Michael H