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The sturdy steel construction is protected with a matte black finish for added durability. This unique powder coating gives etrailer hitches a carbide-like appearance and a rugged look that sets them apart from traditional glossy hitches. In addition to being rust and corrosion resistant, the tough matte coating hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than a glossy finish.
At etrailer we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
Tech Tip
On models with a hands-free liftgate, you may need to sweep your foot to either side of the receiver rather than directly underneath it. In some cases, the hitch may block the sensor and reduce or disable the hands-free function. This hitch bolts right on, so you wont have to drill into your vehicle. , You may need to lower the rear section of exhaust to create some extra space, then reinstall once the hitch is in place. , You will need to trim a small section of the bumper cover for the reciever to stick through. , If you’re not comfortable working under the vehicle or performing any part of the installation instructions, consider having a local installer handle the job.
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This hitch fits perfectly on my 2026 CR-V Sport-L AWD Hybrid. It has very close tolerances, but once it is in place, it tightens down nicely. I was not disappointed. Over the years, I have bought several trailer hitch receivers from etrailer, and they all have been great. This one did not disappoint.
it’s been a year since I got my etrailer hitch receiver: the installation was relatively easy. In fact, I had originally tried to get a Honda tow hitch not only was it more expensive, but it was much more cumbersome for installment, which is why I had returned it and then purchased the etrailer hitch.. I highly recommend it to anyone who’s looking to add a hitch to their SUV. My particular model fit my 2025 Honda CRV..
Clear instructions and holding up very well. I've been putting hitches of various brands on cars since 2000 and will likely get an etrailer next time.
Gwendolyn Y.
2/27/2025
Hey Robert! Thanks for making us your go-to for hitches! We always got your back.
Robert
2/26/2026
Working perfect carrying 1-2 mountain bikes and a 1-Up trailer.
The hitch was delivered today. The Hitch went in with ease, everything lined up as it should. The video instructions and the paper instructions for cutting the bumper are not as clear as they could be. Fortunately I am a retired professional mechanic and smog technician. I just held the hitch up to the CRV and was able to see where to cut and how much. Other than that, it installed without any problems. The Drawtite hitch 76128 did not fit. Thank you etrailer for making my wife happy.
Brooke M.
12/6/2024
We got you, Kenneth! I am sure she is very appreciative of your hard work and know-how, too!
Kenneth
12/6/2025
It is everything we hoped it would be, we have been to a lot of places and have felt very secure knowing our Bosch E-bikes are safe.
customer service was once again awesome with etrailer, which is why I came back to purchase this receiver from my wife's CR-V. Video was extremely helpful and install went as it should. Install took about 3 hours but in total but I was also laying on a creeper under a jacked-up vehicle with my 82 year old father-in-law as my assistant.
Received promptly and installed in about 2 hours on my 2026 Honda CR-V. Watched the video a few times and felt confident completing all steps. I am a DIY person so have a lifetime of skills.
Nick S.
12/1/2025
That is great to hear! I am glad our videos gave you the confidence to install yourself. What are you planning on using the hitch for?
etrailer.com had a perfect fit 2" receiver hitch for or 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring. Their price was extremely competitive and the installation was free. We saved hundreds over the dealer installed option. I highly recommend them for any late model vehicle. And if you don't live where driving to them for installation is practical, they have some very good installation videos for many models on their website.
Mike L.
10/16/2025
Awesome! If you aren't local to the St. Louis area, each product page has a link that'll help you find a local install facility. Just input your zip code!
Excellent ship time. Installation was pretty easy, but getting the hitch in place requires two people. There was more cutting of the splash guard than shown in the directions and the video was much more helpful than the written directions.
Eric
12/13/2025
It’s great! I’ve had no problems and use it frequently.
Got this about a year ago for my wife's CRV. Installation was very straightforward. The only hard part was getting a couple screws in place, but the kit accounts for that and included fishing wire to pull the screws through. Would highly recommend.
Top notch customer service!
Great product, with helpful instructions, and great fitment.
This is my go to company for anything trailer related.
We needed a hitch for our Honda CRV Hybrid and this looked like it was perfect for it. Our local garage guy installed it and I was impressed with the way it looks. Primarily, this is for our E-bike rack which we won't be using until March. My expectation is the quality (as usual) of an etrailer item will be exceptional. It melds right into the sharp look of the vehicle, as evidenced by the picture.
Great product, works great for my bike rack.
Perfect fit for my 2025 Honda CR-V Sport L hybrid. Well made product. Great shipping.
Victoria
12/6/2025
Sturdy and well built. I use it for my Kuat bike tack.
This would be five stars but I had to remove it after having three bolts in and elongate a hole to get it to fit. It is extremely difficult to do that… the metal was thinner on my 2022 honda crv so I tried to drill it out but it was extremely tight. Most people would not have a stubby 90 degree drill to do this. Even with that it was a real pain. I would have returned it for another one but I needed to use the hitch with a trailer that next day. I’m very impressed by etrailer and their videos etc. I would probably still order from them again but id be cautious about some quality.
Also I was a bit disappointed that the part that drops down to the 2” piece was only welded on one side. Thats a critical potential weak point.
It fit perfectly on our 2024 CR-V hybrid. Other folk’s helpful hints made the difference because I did it by myself. It can be done!
Thanks to the person that said cut a smidge wider & deeper and hold it up there using the tow hook bolt.
Ramps provided just the right amount of room. Exhaust hangers are a pain. Use plenty of silicone spray and wear gloves!
The video instructions to install this were excellent. Although it took me a bit longer to install, everything went well.
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Great experience. 5 Stars. 2022 Honda CRV
The package came with a hole and the hook has some scratches on the edge as shown on the pictures. Other than that the produxt looks sturdy. Hopefully the scratch and box puncture was not the result of the box being dropped from a high elevation.
I have not installed it yet so I can’t comment on how it fits my car. Will follow up later after I installed it.
The hitch fit our 2026 Hybrid CR-V. We only need it (a 2-inch) to carry our two 45-lb e-bike that we carry around the country to ride trails. This is the 4th hitch we've purchase from eTrailers, but the 1st that I've not installed myself. We haven't taken any long trips (yet!) but the only issue with the hitch to this point is that our bike carrier (Yakima OnRamp) fits the receiver a little looser than our old receiver. The hitch tightener (similar to Part Number SAR28MR)seems to taken the wiggle out, we'll see how it works on the longer trip!
THis isn't a hitch issue specifically, put on the 2026 CR-V, the tail-lights aren't the same as our older 2020, so they aren't quite as visible with our bikes on the carrier. I may be adding additional wiring for adding lights to the back of the carrier. Additionally, the 2026 has better back-up detection, causing the brakes to be applied automatically when backing. We needed to turn off the back-end collision warning just to back out of our driveway with the bike on the back!
Can't say enough about the level of service and support I've received from eTrailer for this and the hitches and carriers I've purchased from then over the past 10-15 years!
It came quickly and eventho fed-x trashed the box with big holes. Yet the hitch had no scratches and the hardware was taped very well so that it was not lost.
recently purchased this hitch for my 2021 Honda CR-V. The main purpose I purchased the hitch is for a hitch mounted bike rack. The CR-V isn’t very accommodating for strap mounted bike racks. As for the installation of the hitch, I would rate it as a 7 with 10 being the most difficult. The etrailer video instructions are good and cover everything I think you should know. The video shows the installation using a car lift. I did the installation with jack stands. I would highly recommend getting the exhaust hanger tool. I did have a couple of different sizes of pry bar’s but the hangers were difficult to release. Also, aligning the CR-V mounting bolts to the hitch mount points took a bit of maneuvering. Otherwise, everything installed pretty much how the video showed it. The hitch looks good as noted in the attached pictures. Overall, I’m very happy with this hitch.
Jenny N.
5/20/2022
It sounds like that the side brackets were knocked out of alignment. This can happen while in transit to our facility or to you. We do have a great FAQ that provides ways to move the brackets back into alignment so the hitch can be installed.
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Dennis C.
5/17/2023
Excellent. Definitely recommend this trailer hitch. But definitely need 2 people to install it. Recommend watching the instruction video a couple of times before installing the hitch.
The e-trailer hitch for my 2023 Honda CRV Hybrid installed great, didn't take too much time to install and looks great on the vehicle. I did end up having to fully unbolt and drop the exhaust all the way at the front junction at the header pipe, rather than just undoing the 2 exhaust hangers. Just didn't allow enough working space unless the exhaust was removed and out of the way. This was no issue for me (as I am mechanically inclined but could possibly be an issue for others. Just mentioning as an FYI) Had no problems at all and appears to be a very well-built piece.
Hitch delivered yesterday as scheduled and I finished installation this morning. The video installation instructions at etrailer extremely helpful . My CRV has only one muffler, so it was that much easier. I went ahead and pretrimmed the under body panel and that I think also made the installation easier. Didn’t have a hoist, so I blocked up the rear about 4 1/2 inches and that was enough. Even had my wife helped me slip the hitch in place and hold it while I fastened the nuts without yelling at each other. Be careful when remounting the rear muffler hanger as there are some sharp edges. Probably took me more than an hour, but that included gathering tools and blocking up the vehicle.
Kenneth
2/15/2020
Don’t use it often, but works fine when I do. Very happy with it
Perfect Fit! BUT, one fine point that I didn't notice in any videos. The hitch holes are slotted for left and right sliding. After I had completely torqued the four frame bolts, I went to install the tow loop bolt and realized there was a 1/8" gap :( I was too lazy to loosen all the bolts and slide the hitch closer to the frame loop so I just cranked the bolt tight, slightly bending the hitch. No big deal, but I wish I had known that
After careful consideration, I purchased the product and am extremely satisfied. The product is aesthetically pleasing and remarkably easy to install, thanks to the provided step-by-step video instructions. Furthermore, the communication regarding shipment was exceptional.
I love my trailer hitch, got it for my 2024 Honda CR-V and was able to install it myself. Took watching the youtube video twice and a little bit of elbow grease I was able to get it installed in about 2 hours. One piece of advice I have for anyone installing it yourself is to buy the exhaust clip hanger tool, made life alot easier.
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Mike L.
2/24/2026
Thanks William, we really appreciate the kind words and we're happy we could help you out!!