Trailer Hitch Installation Difficulty on a 1997 Honda CR-V

Updated 08/24/2010 | Published 08/23/2010

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Question:

how hard is it to install this hitch to my CRV 1997? where can I find instructions

asked by: Miguel

Expert Reply:

We rate hitch installation difficulty based on how long it would take the average do-it-yourselfer who had all the required tools and perhaps a helper. We have rated the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 24790, for the 1997 Honda CR-V, a 5 out of 10 meaning that it will take about 50 minutes or so to install the hitch. I have included a link to the installation details below.

If you plan on doing some towing with this hitch, Draw-Tite recommends only using ball mount # 3590. You can use hitch ball # 19256 (1-7/8 inch diameter) or # 19258 (2 inch diameter). For trailer wiring, you will need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector, # 118336. I have included a link to the installation details and a video install on a similar vehicle below.

expert reply by: Michael H