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• Towing Capacity and Recommended Towing Components for 2010 Honda CR-V
  I checked your owners manual online and your CR-V is rated to pull 1500 lbs max as you stated. I wouldn't hesitated to pull a 1200 or 1350 lb pop-up camper but you do need to make sure it has brakes. You will need a hitch, ball mount, wiring harness, and a brake controller. I recommend the following for your 2010 Honda CR-V: -Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 13555 -T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118427 -7-Way RV Upgrade...
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• Installation Instructions for EcoHitch Hidden Hitch 306-X7291 On a 2008 Honda CR-V
  I have attached the installation instructions of the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7291 for a 2008 Honda CR-V to this answer page for you. In regards to installation, this is a bolt-on fit with a very clean finished install look. It has a hidden crosstube so you only see the receiver tube once installed. Please note, you do need to trim the rear bumper fascia for installation but this is because of the hidden design. If you don't want to trim then I recommend the Draw-Tite...
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• Recommendation for Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2011 Honda CR-V
  A Class II hitch would use a 1-1/4 inch receiver, for a 2 inch receiver tube you'd want a Class III hitch. We offer two US Made Class III hitches that I'd recommend, the # 13555 from Curt or the # 306-X7291 from EcoHitch. Both hitches share the same 3500 lb gross trailer weight capacity. The Curt has a tongue weight capacity of 350 lbs while the EcoHitch has a capacity of 525 lbs. The primary difference between the two is that the EcoHitch model installs so the majority of the hitch is...
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• Difference Between Square and Round Tube Trailer Hitches for 2010 Honda CR-V
  There are both Class I and Class III trailer hitches available that are confirmed to fit your 2010 Honda CR-V. The available Class I hitches, such as the Draw-Tite Sport Frame # 24792, feature a square tube design, while the Class III hitches like the Draw-Tite # 75547 have a round crosstube. This crosstube shape may appear to indicate the hitch's strength, as they differ between the two classes, but the design is typically only relevant to the physical appearance of the hitch. A round...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Taillights that Don't Function Correctly When Headlights are On
  It sounds like the problem is in the ground circuit. Any time we have seen taillight circuits stop working when headlights get turned on we know the problem is the ground circuit. Since your ground wire got ripped off at one point I would make sure it is reconnected well. And you should make sure your taillight assemblies are grounded well to a clean metal surface. Some assemblies ground through the mounting hardware so you would want to make sure they are installed onto a clean metal...
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• Curt Class III Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2011 Honda CR-V
  There is only 1 Curt Class III trailer hitch for your 2011 Honda CR-V and it is # 13555. You will not have to cut, trim, or drill anything for installation. It isn't all that hidden though but then again none of the available hitches for your CR-V are hidden. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball,...
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• After Installing Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2011 Honda CR-V Vehicle Running Lights Stopped Working
  It does sound like it is a fuse but we need to figure out what caused the fuse to blow in the first place. Otherwise this problem will just keep happening. First, to verify that it is a fuse, you can use the owners manual and/or the legend on the power distribution box lid to find the fuse location. Leave the harness unplugged when you change the fuse. If the running lights on the 2011 CR-V start working then we know that there was a short somewhere that caused the fuse to blow. Check...
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• Can a 2007 Honda CR-V Tow a 15 Foot Bass Boat Trailer
  A weight distribution system is a device that is installed on a trailer and uses leverage to transfer the weight of the load across the entire towing setup. It's in addition to a trailer hitch and is optional for towing, although sometimes highly recommended. The trailer hitch receivers designed for your 2007 Honda CR-V are not rated with a weight distribution system, therefore you don't have the option of using one. But you can still tow a trailer. I recommend the Draw-Tite # 75547...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2009 Honda CR-V
  Some vehicles may come with a factory tow package that includes other equipment or things may be tuned differently. But hitches can still be installed on models that do not have that factory tow package without having to add additional equipment or make any changes to the motor or transmission. That is why for some vehicles the owner's manual will state different capacities for models with and without the towing package. If you add a hitch to your 2009 Honda CR-V, such as # C11555, you...
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• Towing Capacity for 2007 Honda CR-V
  I looked up the towing capacity for your 2007 Honda CR-V and it looks to be 1,500 lbs as the max capacity for the vehicle. I'm not sure if your trailer would weigh less than that but we do have everything you'd need to tow a trailer with your vehicle. For a hitch the Draw Tite # 75547 would be a great option. It has a 2 inch hitch opening and installs easily. See install video. Then for trailer wiring you'd want the T-One kit part # 118427 which is also a confirmed fit. This is our most...
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• Finding Reverse Light Circuit on 2011 Honda CR-V to Install Back-Up Camera
  The reverse lamps for a 2011 CR-V are in the taillight assemblies, not on the liftgate. You can access the wiring harnesses that feed the taillight assemblies by removing the interior panel on either side of the cargo area. Use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to probe the wires in the harness, as a helper puts the car in reverse with the engine off. The correct circuit should be hot, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding the correct wire. I don't have any specific information on...
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• Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch # 87440 Recommendation for a 2008 Honda CR-V Towing a PWC
  If your personal watercraft and trailer weighs less than 2,000 lbs and the tongue weight of the trailer weighs less than 200 lbs you could use a Class I hitch. For your 2008 Honda CR-V I would recommend you get a Class III hitch like the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch # 87440, as this hitch has higher towing capacities so it could tow your PWC trailer and if you decide to pull a heavier trailer down the road you would be able to that as well. You may also be interested in the following products...
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• What Size Sockets Are Needed For Installing Trailer Hitch Receiver On a 2008 Honda CR-V?
  To install the Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75547 on your 2008 Honda CR-V you will need a 17mm and 11/16" socket. I recommend installing the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118427 when you install the receiver. This will give you a 4-way flat connector which is commonly found on most small trailers you might tow. It can also be used with Auxiliary Lights # C53201 if you are using large hitch mounted accessories which impair the view of your tail lights.
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Left Turn Signal and Brake Lights On 2009 Honda CR-V
  First thing you should do at this point is test the 4-way of the wiring harness with a circuit tester part # PTW2993 for voltage on all of the right pins when the taillight signals are being applied. Just like in the video I attached. If the voltage checks out there but the trailer lights still don't function right then the problem is on the trailer wiring. That would mean that problem is either due to a ground issue or a short issue. Make sure that the trailer side and vehicle side connectors...
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• Parts Needed to Add a 7-way to a 2010 Honda CR-V
  For your 2010 Honda CR-V you will first need to start with a 4-way if you don't have one since there are no 7-way options for your vehicle. For that you will want the # 118427 if needed. Now to convert it to a 7-way all you will need is the # 37185. This will plug right into the 4-way of your CR-V and will provide you with a 4-way and a 7-way. If you permanently mount this part it would be just like having a 7-way installed.
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• Is OEM or Aftermarket Hitch Better Quality for a 2011 Honda CR-V
  Hey Judy, thanks for reaching out! The quality of OEM vs aftermarket hitches is usually pretty comparable. The pricing on what you're looking at seems to be okay, but what you're likely going to see is a pretty big price tag on the labor involved in the installation - that's how they really get you. An aftermarket hitch like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e39AR will save you a little on the hitch side of things, which you can then turn around and give to a local trusted shop to...
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• Towing Capacity and Recommended Towing Equipment for 2010 Honda CR-V
  You're correct. Even though the Draw-Tite Class III hitch # 75547 has a 4500 lb towing capacity, you'll be limited to the capacity of the lowest rated towing component, which in this case would be the 1500 lb towing capacity stated by Honda. The towing capacity of the vehicle will always be the final word on the capacity of the towing system. Since it sounds as if you're considering towing with the vehicle you also need a few other items to complete your towing system: Trailer Wiring...
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• What Is Needed To Install The Tow Ready T-One Wiring Harness # 118427 On A 2010 Honda CR-V
  The Tow Ready T-One Wiring Harness, # 118427, will plug into the white trailer tow plug on your 2010 Honda CR-V, located behind the drivers side rear interior trim panel. You will also need to attach the white ground wire on the wiring harness to the vehicles existing ground stud or another suitable grounding point. You will not have to do anything with the fuses under the hood of your 2010 Honda CR-V. That will be all that is needed to install the Tow Ready wiring harness to your vehicle....
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• Will The Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring From a 2005 Honda CR-V fit The 2007 CR-V?
  You will need a new etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e39AR for your 2007 Honda CR-V. The design of the receiver has changed from the Receiver # e69AR which fits your 2005 CR-V. You will also need a new T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118427 as the factory side connector this connects to has also changed.
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• Trailer Hitch, Bike Rack, and Wiring Recommendation for 2010 Honda CR-V
  I recommend the Class III Draw-Tite Hitch, # 75547, for your 2010 Honda CR-V. A Class III hitch provides more versatility with its 2 inch receiver opening. This hitch has a gross trailer weight capacity of 4,500 pounds and a tongue weight capacity of 675 pounds. Just a reminder, you will want to follow the weight limitations of the component with the lowest rating. This would include the towing capacity of your Honda or any accessory that you mount in the hitch. If you are interested...
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• Tow Ready and Curt Wiring Harness Comparison for a 2011 Honda CR-V
  The Tow Ready T-One Wiring Harness, # 118427, and the Curt T-Connector Wiring Harness, # C55106, are basically the same harness from two different manufacturers. The main difference between these two harnesses is that Curt uses surface-mount technology (SMT) which is newer technology from the older through-hole technology. The Curt harness also has higher amp ratings of 3 amps per circuit for the stop and turn lights and 7.5 amps per circuit for the tail lights. The Tow Ready harness...
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• Where is the Trailer Harness Connector Located on a 2007 Honda CRV in Guatemala
  It is possible that a Honda CRV sold in Guatemala will have different wiring, but I am not familiar with vehicles sold outside of the U.S. and Canada. What I can do is tell you where the connector should be located, whether or not it is there could be dependent on where the vehicle was sold. The connector is behind the access panel on the left side of the vehicle. I have included a link to a video of an installation of this part in a 2008 CRV so you can see how he did it.
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• How to Install a 7-Way on a 2011 Honda CR-V for Charging a Trailer Battery
  Absolutely! For your 2011 Honda CR-V I first recommend installing the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118427 which is completely plug and play. You can see this process in the attached install video. Then in order to convert this 4-way into a 7-way I recommend using the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole part # 37185 because it has a mounting bracket and both 4 and 7-way trailer connection points. The only two wires you will want to attach on the 4 to 7-way adapter is the ground (white)...
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• Installation of Parts to Tow a Trailer with a 2008 Honda CR-V
  We do have a couple of videos of a hitch and wiring harness being installed onto a 2008 Honda CR-V. I've linked them both to this page for you. The Curt trailer hitch receiver, part # 13555, and wiring harness, part # 118427, are both confirmed to work for you. You also might be interested in our ball mount kit, part # 989900, to complete you towing setup. I've linked our seletion of ball mounts to fit the hitch if you'd like to take a look at others that we offer. I've also attached...
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