What is Hitch Height for etrailer Hitch # e98848 When Installed

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What is the height of the receiver hitch once installed? I need a ball mount to raise to 22 inches to the top of the ball mount for the Yakima Rack and Roll trailer we purchased, so trying to see what ball mount would be needed to do this.

asked by: Shari A

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Helpful Expert Reply:

When we had the chance to install the etrailer hitch # e98848 on a similar 2022 Honda CR-V we found that from the top of the hitch opening down to the ground it measured 14 inches. So you would need a ball mount that has an 8 inch rise to tow your Rack and Roll trailer like with the Curt # C45112.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The ball measures 2-3/4 inches from the ball mount surface to the top of the ball. I am glad to see that you are making sure you get the proper ball mount for your tow set up. The rule of thumb is to be no more than 2 inches over or under. The…

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Answer 2

For your 2021 Honda CR-V there is quite a few trailer hitch receivers that fit the criteria you mentioned, the etrailer #e98848, the Curt #C13397, the Draw-Tite #DT79MR, and the EcoHitch #306-X7345. These hitches are really all pretty similar as they…

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Answer 3

The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2021 Honda CR-V is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98848 which has a 2" receiver. This hitch is a bolt-on fit with no drilling or welding required. It will not void the warranty of the vehicle nor…

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Answer 4

You are correct that for your 2021 Honda CR-V there are a few different trailer hitch receiver options. Between them the most popular are the Curt #C13397, Draw-Tite #DT79MR, and the etrailer #e98848. These three hitches have quite a bit in common…

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Answer 5

I recommend the etrailer.com hitch receiver, part #E98848, because I like how the receiver tube is all you see under the bumper. The cross tube is completely hidden. It's also less expensive than some of the others available. All of the hitches…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

It is going well and I'd be happy to help you! For a 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e98848 you were looking at. We have confirmed through our vendor and customer reviews that this hitch will fit the hybrid…

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Answer 10

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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