Ball Mount, Ball, and Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendations for a 2010 Honda CR-V
Published 05/05/2017
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Question:
Hi Team! I have never used a hitch before but did install one on my 2010 Honda CRV, no sweat. It didnt come with the wiring connections, so I am going to buy the custom fit wiring from you all. Looks easy enough to install, BUT.. 1. I have no idea if I need anything else. 2.I think I need the grease, a hitch connector have no idea what kind, size, ball, etc. 3. This is to pull a U-Haul Trailer. 4. Is there some universal all inclusive kit?? 5. Adapters??? 3 pole, 4 pole?? What does that mean?? Thanks so, so much for your opinion, info and help on this. Need to order my things pretty soon.
asked by: Sylvia L
Expert Reply:
I will be happy to get you the rest of the parts you will need to tow the rental trailer with your 2010 Honda CR-V. First for a ball mount we need to determine the hitch class you installed on your CR-V. Different hitch classes require different sized ball mounts and for the 2010 CR-V there are Class I and Class III hitches available.
A Class I hitch will have a 1-1/4 inch receiver. A Class III will have a 2 inch receiver opening. If you have a Class III hitch with a 2 inch opening I recommend using an adjustable ball mount, # TK5007. The reason for an adjustable ball mount is because with it we won't have to stop to measure the height difference between the trailer, when level, and the hitch height on the vehicle.
The trailer coupler will indicate the ball size needed. If you do not know the ball size needed until you go to get the trailer I recommend using interchangeable ball set # 900B which comes with all 3 common ball sizes (1-7/8, 2, and 2-5/16).
If you have a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver then you are supposed to use the ball mount specified by the hitch manufacturer which is pretty much # 3592. Then for balls you can use # 800B which comes with a 1-7/8 inch and 2 inch ball.
And for a trailer wiring harness use # 118427 to add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of the vehicle. The 4-Way flat is the most common and controls the basic light functions on a trailer. I have linked a video showing how it installs. I have also included some helpful links on towing for you.
