Concealed Trailer Hitch Option for 2013 Honda CR-V

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How much of a problem is installing a hidden hitch on this vehicle. I Dont want anything showing except the receiver. Not all the metal parts showing

asked by: Ronald T

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We do offer a mostly concealed option for the 2013 Honda CR-V, the EcoHitch # 306-X7297. The installation is pretty involved, it would involve temporarily removing the rear bumper cover and underbody panel. The underbody panel will need to be notched to allow the receiver tube to pass through it.

Once installed, the only visible portion of the hitch would be the receiver tube and the safety chain loops. The remainder of the hitch will be concealed behind the bumper.

EcoHitch estimates it'll take a trained professional 1-1/2 to 2 hours to install the hitch. For a novice, you an expect it'll take twice that time.

If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness, part # 118561, a ball mount like # 2753 and a trailer ball like # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch ball or # 63845 for a 2 inch ball.

I'll link to an install video for the hitch and the trailer wiring harness.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98868 will fit Honda CR-Vs in the year ranges 2012-2016. Included is a customer picture of how it looks installed and a video resource for additional information.

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Answer 2

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98868 is a confirmed fit for a 2015 Honda CR-V (All Models). Therefore, you won't need to worry about verifying any measurements beforehand. That said, trailer hitch manufactures don't typically…

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Answer 3

You would want the Draw-Tite part #75742 for your 2016 Honda CR-V as it is a confirmed fit and would not require the stabilizer strap like only the Curt hitches do. This is also a Class III hitch with a 2 inch opening that will have higher capacities…

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Answer 4

Yes the Draw Tite hitch part #75742 will work great on your 2014 Honda CR-V to carry a bike rack. The hitch opening is basically going to be flush with the rear bumper edge so any bike rack that can fit a 2 inch hitch would fit and work great.

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Answer 5

The trailer hitch for your 2016 Honda CR-V that will allow for the best bike rack clearance is the etrailer.com hitch part #E98868 which has a distance from it's hitch pin hole to the outer portion of the rear bumper of 3 inches. This beats the…

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Answer 6

With Draw-Tite trailer hitch #75742 installed on your 2014 Honda CR-V the face of the receiver will be almost flush with the rear bumper. It won't stick out quite as far. Take a look at the picture I have included. You can see that the receiver…

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Yes, there is a way to have the EcoHitch item #306-X7297 installed on your 2013 Honda CR-V. You will want to go to the product page and scroll down the left side below the pictures and the video. There you will see a blue link that says Locate…

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Answer 8

I would be happy to recommend a hitch for your 2013 Honda CR-V. I saw you were looking at the etrailer item #e98868 and the EcoHitch item #306-X7297. Both of these hitches are confirmed to fit your 2013 CR-V. They are custom fit and bolt to your…

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Answer 9

The best hitch to carry the Thule EasyFold XT part #TH903202 that you referenced is the EcoHitch part #306-X7297 if you want the most concealed option as only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper or if you wanted a higher value setup the…

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Answer 10

The Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame #75742 that you referenced is the strongest trailer hitch available for your 2014 Honda CR-V so it is the best all-around option whether your CR-V is a 2WD or an AWD. The only other option that would be worth…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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