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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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• 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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• 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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• Tap Size to Clean Bolt Holes for etrailer Hitch Installation on 2011 Honda CR-V
  Hey Terry! Before using a tap we do recommend trying to clean out the holes. Typically this is enough to be able to install the bolts and you don't risk messing anything up. I attached an article below which covers that process. The bolts used to install the # e39AR are M10x1.25 so the corresponding tap will do the trick if you go that route. What do you plan on using the hitch for? If you plan on towing make sure you also get wiring # 118427 along with a ball mount # e77DR for a complete...
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• How Much Can a 2007 Honda CR-V Tow and What Do I Need
  According to the owner's manual for your 2007 Honda CR-V, "The maximum allowable weight of the trailer and everything in or on it must not exceed 1,500 lbs. The size of the trailer does not matter so long as it does not exceed this rating. In order to tow a trailer with your CR-V you will need a trailer hitch, wiring harness, and a ball mount/hitch ball. For a trailer hitch, I recommend using the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75547 because it is a custom fit that...
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• Installation Instructions for T- Connector Trailer Harness on a Honda CRV
  The connection point is located behind the interior trim panel in the cargo area on the driver side. The 4-pole trailer connector will be stowed inside the cargo area of the vehicle. You will need to open the rear door of the vehicle and temporarily remove the rear threshold, cargo net and cargo cover to allow access of the rear interior trim panel on the driver side (it may be helpful to fold rear seat forward). Carefully pull back the interior trim panel on driver side. Then locate the...
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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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• Brake Controller Recommendations and Installation on 2010 Honda CR-V
  The first thing I'd recommend you do is check with your owner's manual or with Honda to ensure that the CR-V has sufficient towing capacity to tow the camper. If you get the green light, I'd recommend the Tekonsha Primus, part # TK90160. The controller is easy to use, is reasonably priced yet reliable, and provides safe and predictable braking. To install the controller on your CR-V, you'll need a functional 4-pole trailer connector, which would be provided by installing the Tow Ready...
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• Sway Control Recommendation for Pop-Up Camper Pulled By 2011 Honda CR-V
  My usual recommendation would be a weight distribution system with a sway control component built in to it, but we'll need to go another route because Honda doesn't recommend using weight distribution with the CR-V, but I do have a solution for you. I'd use the # D320 ball mount with sway control tab along with a Friction Sway Control like part # 83660. This would be just the ticket for a pop-up like yours. One caveat, you don't want to back the trailer with the friction sway control...
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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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• Hidden Hitch With 2 Inch Receiver for 2009 Honda CR-V
  We have the exact part you need, though it is just under a different name. The Draw-Tite Max-Frame # 75547 is simply the Hidden Hitch 87440 with a different name; this is a Class III, 2-inch hitch that is a confirmed fit for your 2009 Honda CR-V. It is a complete bolt-on installation that does not require any drilling into your CR-V's frame; I've added a link to a video of this hitch being installed on a '09 CR-V for you to take a look at. To add a 4-way to power your trailer's lights...
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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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