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Say goodbye to complicated installations. This custom-fit hitch receiver boasts a bolt-on installation that requires no welding, offering a straightforward setup that anyone with a few tools can handle. Plus, it comes with a complete hardware kit and detailed instructions, ensuring a smooth start to your next adventure.
Perfect for everyday towing needs, this Class II hitch provides a 1-1/4" receiver opening with a robust 3,500 lbs towing capacity and 350 lbs tongue weight. Whether you're hauling bikes, a small trailer, or extra cargo, this hitch handles typical light towing tasks with ease.
Enhance your vehicle with a hitch that's not only strong but stylish and resilient. The gloss black powder coat finish over a protective base coat ensures superior rust resistance, maintaining its sleek look no matter the weather conditions you're towing in.
Keep your vehicle's appearance streamlined with the concealed cross tube, a feature that ensures the hitch blends with your vehicle. With only the square-tube receiver visible, it gives a professional, almost factory-installed appearance you’ll be proud to show off.
Rely on the precision, robotic welding that maximizes this hitch's strength and ensures a perfect fit every time. Its sturdy, square-tube construction is meticulously crafted to handle the demands of towing with reliability you can count on.
Tailored exactly for your vehicle, this custom-fit hitch provides a versatile setup for various hitch-mounted accessories. From cargo carriers to bike racks, you’ll have the flexibility you need to enjoy your weekend activities and outdoor adventures.
Tech Tip
Hitch may interfere with the Hands-free Liftgate sensors and functionality may be very limited or possibly lost. No drilling through vehicle frame required for installation , Exhaust must be temporarily lowered for installation , Fascia trimming required for installation
Installation was pretty straight forward and without a hitch.(no pun intended)
Online videos were helpful so you know what you are getting into. I am 75 and I did it unaided by myself on the floor. The Hitch receiver sticks out about two inch's further then I would like on my 2024 CRV Hybrid, but it is not a problem. Cutting the plastic trim to make way for the hitch can be done much more neatly then the videos show and results in a more OEM look; measuring closely give better results. Scratches/scrapes from shipping were evident so I painted those before assembly and all bare metal pieces after assembly.
This picture is taken a year on.
It isn't easy to find a nice trailer hitch for a Honda CRV hybrid but e-trailer had what I needed and their phone support was right on with the needed information.
The first one that I ordered, was recommended by customer service…. Didn’t fit. New style on car. Called, they resolved quickly. This one fits. Only the hitch points more down slope from the car, instead of up. Causing bike rack to hit speed bumps.
I ordered this after installing a handful of trailer hitches before. This one was nice because they said the drawbar wouldn't be visible.
I didn't realize that I had to cut the bumper, a struggled to find out why it wouldn't fit after lowering the exaust and fishing the bolts through. The video etrailer posted is for tge one with the draw bar exposed.
After I cut the notch in the bumper I had to figure out tge draw bar goes inside tge bumper.
Instructions where terrible and tge photos where so dark you couldn't make them out.
After figuring it all out the hitch looks better than a normal one. I had not installed that style of hitch before and it was more work then I thought.
This is not for someone with limited tools and minor experience levels. If thats you I strongly suggest going with the other style/brand. You'll be happy you did.
Victoria H.
2/26/2025
We appreciate your feedback Joseph, and I know this will be helpful to someone in the future!
Great receiver. Looks better than I even hoped and it works great too. Your videos covering installation of the hitch assembly and wire harness were the best. They made the job go very smoothly. Thanks for great products and instruction. I’m sure I’ll be back in the future. .
Paul M.
4/25/2020
Its a great hitch and I used it quite a lot for towing my trailer. I recently traded that car and ordered another hitch from you for my new car and it just arrived yesterday. I will be installing it tomorrow. Looks to be another great product. Cant wait.
hello, and thanks very much for asking. The hitch I ordered came in on time, installation was easy, and I am a happy hauler. Regards LOU
Gwendolyn Y.
3/21/2025
Hey Lou! I'm happy to hear that everything happened without a hitch :) What have you been hauling with your hitch?
The hitch assembly fit perfectly in my 2023 CRV. The pictures in the instructions could be more clearer. I installed the hitch myself but another set of hands would have made the job easier.
On my application, a 2022 CR-V Hybrid Touring, I would consider this installation to be “custom” at best. Hitch itself bolts on fine. Does touch the sides of the “spare tire” well, which is poor design, but not the end of the world. Instructions describe trimming of bumper cover to clear receiver area, but I also had to trim additional areas of the splash panels and bumper cover to clear the hitch. My car is also equipped with the kick to open tailgate. The sensor, module, and their bracket sit right where the hitch goes. Your options are to unplug and remove it all, or extensively cut the bracket like I did. I then reinstalled the remainder of the bracket, and then had to zip tie and relocate the module onto the hitch, and the lower sensor wire to the panels after drilling a few holes in the plastic. In the end, hitch is installed, and kick sensor still works as it should. I was able to do everything without removing the bumper cover, but it would have been a lot easier if I took it off. Overall, fitment isn’t horrible, but there’s no way you’re doing it in the 20 minutes the instructions say it should take. If you don’t have the kick to open feature, installation would be much less complicated, but the additional trimming would still be needed and isn’t shown in the instructions. This issue may only apply to Hybrid models.
I have to admit I was nervous about ordering the hitch, but it fit my Honda 2021 CR-V perfectly and looks amazing!! I had it installed at my local auto repair shoo. It was half the price of what the dealership was charging and looks amazing!!! If you in the market for a hitch for your vehicle I would totally recommend purchasing from etrailer.
Nice looking hitch, very little hardware exposed so it doesn't stick way out or look tacky. Looks like a factory hitch. I only use it for a hitch mounted platform carrier and it's plenty stable for the purpose.
Well. I was shorted a square hole spacer, I replaced with a washer. But that wasn't the main problem. After lowering the exhaust and fishing in the bolts, the holes in the hitch were off. After examining, the passenger side arm of the hitch was either bent or welded tilting in. Because I was so far into the install I decided to do a little collision work on it using a sledgehammer. The install went smoothly after that.
A little challenging to install on my vehicle, but the instructions were good. Looks great.
Looks great. One trick is that for the CRV, the hitch installs inside the bumper. Had an issue with it not fitting until we tucked it under the bumper. Very low profile. Thank you.
good product fast free delivery. Whats more to say?
Thanks E-Trailer Team
! I received my hitch today and it only took two business days from when I ordered to delivery.
I purchased the hitch for a 2024 Honda CRV. Honda had to cut a piece of the bumper so the hitch would fit. The trimming is not visible though.
Very nice fit and finish. Works great!
It fit just as described.
I'm very pleased with the hitch I just installed. I'd never done something like this before and found the instructional video VERY helpful.
Shipping was FAST and unit arrived complete with all hardware.
I would recommend etrailer.com to all of my friends.
Ed P.
Ed P.
10/25/2021
Awesome product, we have used our new hitch for many applications - we bought it for a bike rake attachment but have found many other uses!
Despite what’s implied by the installation video this receiver will not work with the 2023 CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring rear hatch sensor adapter nor are the measurements for the facia trimming in the instructions correct. Thanks etrailer for letting me do your fit testing for you.
Jenny N.
5/30/2023
We have seen this complaint on other 2023 CR-Vs. I know that the lift gate sensor does have to be moved and even when moved you may have a shortened area that it will function or may loose that function all together. Fascia trimming is not always exact and you may been to do more or less trimming than the instructions tell you.
This hitch suits my purposes perfectly. (I use it to mount a Thule bike carrier.)
Andy E.
3/12/2020
Perfectly! Thanks for offering high-quality products and services.
Great product easy to install
I finally got around to installing the hitch I bought last year for my 2018 CR-V. etrailer's instructions and videos made it very easy. I did it by myself simply laying on the ground under the vehicle. It probably took me 2 hours, but saved the $650 dealer charge to install. If I was to do it again, I would definitely buy a set of exhaust hanger pliers ($15-$20). The hanger arms on my CR-V did not have a lip/?? to use a pry bar against as shown in the instructions. I probably spent half my time just getting the hangers off (2 rear plus middle one). The Curt hitch that hides the cross bar behind the bumper makes for a much nicer looking install. I am very pleased with my etrailer purchase and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a hitch for their vehicle.
From the instructions and a few videos we watched the installation went very well. All the parts and the hitch fit very good. Extremely happy with the quality and ease of installation. Thank you. Jerry
Jerry S.
5/31/2023
It worked as expected, very well until we were hit in the backend of or vehicle and he destroyed our bikes and your rack… we are deciding our next move. Thank you for asking..
My son and I installed this receiver on a 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid some months back.. I am still enjoying the installation for it allows me to use a bike rack to carry my bike to parks here in Tampa, FL. One of the good things about this hitch is that it remains mostly hidden under the car with only the square receiving tube protruding. I noticed that some other receivers had a lot of the metal superstructure visible.
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Richard
10/11/2025
After one year of use, this trailer hitch looks as good as new. I’m totally pleased with it.