Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Honda CR-V

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i have a new company car a 2019 Honda CRV EX. I need a trailer hitch to carry not only my Saris Bike rack. It takes a 1 1/4 hitch but has an adapter to use with 2inch but at times i will be pulling a small trailer to carry my kayak 61 lbs and 2 mountain bikes about 35 pounds each and not sure what hitch to get. The trailer will probably be a 5x8 or 5x10. My boss is concerned about the actual weight of the trailer hitch and accessories will be so heavy to affect the ride of the CRV. Any suggestions?

asked by: RICHARD W

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Best option for a trailer hitch on your 2019 Honda CR-V will be the etrailer hitch part # E98848 because this hitch has the 2 inch hitch size which has better towing capacities and has a concealed crosstube which makes it look nicer and help with ground clearance. This will work great to carry your Saris bike rack and tow a small trailer. The weight of the hitch is on 29 lbs so it won't affect ride quality at all either.

For trailer wiring you'll want the part # 118741 because it installs easily and has highest amperage rating. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.

Since you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in 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, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Gary W.

3/4/2020

I have a SWAGMAN XTC2 and need a hitch 1 1/4 for a 2019 Honda CRV. Also the most of the hitch & installation cost. Thanks

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Chris R.

3/5/2020

For your 2019 CR-V the Draw-Tite 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch # 36597 will work perfectly. It's the right size and has plenty of capacity for your rack and loaded bikes. Pricing for the hitch will be on the product page and the install cost will just depend on your local shop/mechanic rates. You could bring along the install manual attached on the product page to get an accurate estimate before you leave. It should only take around 20-30 minutes.

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Guy M.

5/18/2020

I have a 1.25 hitch for my 2019 CRV and got a Thule Helium bike rack, which recommends a 1.5 pin hole depth. My hitch only has a pin hole depth of 1 inch. Would an hitch adapter be good answer? I understand that an adapter may limit load capacity. Any feedback would be a appreciated.

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Chris R.

5/21/2020

A short extender adapter like the Brophy # 164416 would indeed be your best solution here. It will provide you a second receiver that features the hitch pin hole depth you're needing for the Thule Helium. The downside here, as you mentioned, is that the adapter will reduce your hitch's weight capacity by 50 percent.

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Answer 1

If I personally had to choose between the two, I'd go with the Thule #TH911XT. I actually prefer the looks of the #SA805BL Saris Bones, but I don't care for the way that the weight of the bikes and the rack rest on feet that small. Spreading…

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Answer 2

The first thing I would do is uninstall the #118741 wiring harness to see if the rear hatch functions once it is removed. This will help you narrow down the problem. If this fixes the issue then I would try double checking the ground and make sure…

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Answer 3

Honda list the ground clearance of the 2020 Honda CR-V all wheel drive trims at 8.2" and the front wheel drive trims at 7.8". It is really hard to recommend a ball mount rise height without knowing the coupler height for the trailer. It is…

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Answer 4

The etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98848 does require some fascia to be trimmed during installation (it's what allows for the hitch's sleek hidden design) and I can absolutely help you with this process. I have attached an image from…

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Answer 5

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 6

Hey Dave, thanks for reaching out! The hitch I recommend picking up for your 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98848 because of the matte black finish. This not only looks better but it's also more durable than the…

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Answer 7

If you check out the attached picture you can see it basically sits flush.

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Answer 8

The available trailer hitches for your 2019 Honda CR-V can be pretty easily categorized into hidden and non-hidden groups. I highly recommend going with a hidden-crosstube hitch, especially on a new vehicle like yours, as this is going to create a…

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Answer 9

Hey Manning, the etrailer hitch part #e98848 that you referenced does fit the hybrid models and also will allow the hands free liftgate to still function but you will need to kick to either side of the hitch opening. Then for trailer wiring you'd…

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Answer 10

There are indeed two 2" trailer hitches available for your 2020 Honda CR-V; the etrailer #e98848 and the Curt #C13397. These Class III hitches are essentially identical in every way except for the finish/powder coat that they use. I personally…

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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

The Kuat Beta Folding 2 Bike Carrier #B202-114, is designed to be used with 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver openings. If your 2011 Subaru Outback has a 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver opening then this bike rack is considered a fit for your vehicle. If you do…

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