Does Lower Fascia of 2015 Honda CRV have to Remove to Trim Opening

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Do you have to remove panel to cut hole for access?

asked by: Ronald B

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It is recommended that you remove the lower fascia panel of the etrailer hitch # E98868 before cutting it per the instructions. It's only 10 fasteners that hold

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Your Honda CR-V has a 1500 lb towing capacity and 150 lb tongue weight capacity. There is really only one scenario I can think of where a class III hitch like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #e98868 would be…

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Answer 2

As the plastic cover that needs the trimming is just there to cover the fuel tank on your 2013 CR-V, you can definitely leave it off. From the install video I included, you can see that nothing really ties directly into this panel.

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Answer 3

I can certainly help you out. The TW is the tongue weight. This is the weight of the trailer at the coupler that attaches to the ball mount on the trailer hitch. It should be 10 to 15 percent of the GTW or gross trailer weight. The gross trailer…

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Answer 4

Exactly! Both hitches are very similar in design and construction. That is usually what happens when hitches are custom-fit for your vehicle. The main difference is the finish. I personally prefer the matte finish that #e98839 has. We have them on…

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The bolts on the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98868 that you mention, are M10-1.25 x 30.

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The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" #e98868 is a great hitch that is easy to install when the weldnuts are not corroded. You have done the right steps in using a lubricant and a nylon brush…

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Answer 7

The Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver, part #75547, uses 4 hex bolts that are M10 X 1.25 X 30. However, you shouldn't tap the threads uness you absolutely have to as a last resort. I highly recommend cleaning them before tapping them. I've…

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Answer 8

Yes, you can use the Replacement Hardware Kit part #RHK in order to replace the hardware that is needed to install the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver part #E98868. Once you arrive at the product page you will need to enter "E98868"…

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Answer 9

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 10

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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To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 12

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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