Curt Trailer Hitch Not Fitting Right on a 2016 Honda HR-V

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Hi, I purchased the Curt trailer hitch for the 2016 Honda HRV. It does not look like it fits properly. Does the plastic cover/liner have to be removed all together and left out in order for the hitch to fit properly?

asked by: Freddy

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Expert Reply:

For Curt trailer hitch # C11416 for the 2016 Honda HR-V if you have an all wheel drive model then there is no cover, lines, or fascia have to be removed, trimmed, or otherwise manipulated to install the trailer hitch. But on front wheel drive models there is a panel and in order to access the mounting points for the hitch that panel will need to be removed.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

I can definitiely help you get a trailer hitch receiver installed on your 2019 Honda HR-V. There are a few different trailer hitch receiver options but I highly recommend the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7322 as it is the only 2x2…

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Answer 2

Congrats on the possible purchase! To add a hitch to a 2018 Honda HR-V, I recommend the Curt item #C11416. This class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver is custom fit and bolts to an HR-V with included hardware. It has a 200 lbs tongue weight…

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Answer 3

Yes, you can use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11416 on your 2021 Honda HR-V LX, to be able to carry 2 bikes. This receiver will fit all trim levels and both the FWD and AWD drive types. As you are going to be carrying a bike rack an important…

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Answer 4

The Swagman #S64650 (XC-2) will entirely clear the back of your HR-V when mounted on the Curt #C11416, or the ecoHitch #306-X7322, hitches. If I were choosing between these two hitches I would prefer the ecoHitch #306-X7322 as it is better hidden…

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Answer 5

When the Curt hitch part #C11416 is installed on a 2019 Honda HR-V like yours the ground clearance will be 14 inches. This is measured from the top inside of the receiver tube down to the ground.

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Answer 6

The Curt Class I hitch, part #C11416 has a shipping weight of 19 pounds. So, the hitch weighs around 16 pounds. If you're planning on using the hitch as a mounting point for a bike rack or a cargo carrier (and you probably are), remember that…

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Answer 7

Hey Robin, The Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack #S64670 installs with a threaded hitch pin which is fine, but can be a bit of a pain in the butt if you're planning on taking it on and off your 4Runner frequently. A LOT of bike racks use this style of pin…

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Answer 8

The reason that you can't use a Class II adapter in a Class I hitch receiver is that most Class I hitch receivers have a lip or stopper that keeps you from using the longer shank of the Class II adapter in the lower capacity Class I hitch. You…

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Answer 9

When considering to put the Swagman Current #S64678 on a class 1 1-1/4 inch hitch, it truly depends on the maximum tongue weight of your hitch. Usually, class 1 hitches have a maximum tongue weight capacity of around 200 pounds. However, I strongly…

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Answer 10

I reached out to Swagman and my contact confirmed that the Swagman XTC-2 2 Bike Platform Rack #S64670 will work with a Class I trailer hitch receiver on your 2020 Kia Soul. She mentioned the reason they only show Class II on their website is to make…

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Answer 11

Both Class I and Class II trailer hitches have the same 1-1/4 inch receiever opening, however a Class II hitch will have higher towing and tongue weight capacities. The primary issue with using a Class II accessory in a Class I hitch is that many…

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Answer 12

The great thing about the Swagman XTC2 part #S64670 is that it fits both hitch sizes without requiring additional adapters. Basically the shank of the rack fits a 1-1/4 inch hitch but it also comes with a sleeve type adapter that allows it to fit…

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