Will a Bike Rack Block the Rear View Camera on a 2017 Honda CR-V

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Can you please tell me the year of your Honda CR-V in addition to the type of bike rack you want to use?

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Can you please tell me the year of your Honda CR-V in addition to the type of bike rack you want to use?

expert reply by: Conner L

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Don

4/2/2018

Can you please tell me the year of your Honda CR-V in addition to the type of bike rack you want to use?

Conner L.

4/2/2018

According to my research, the rear view camera on your 2017 Honda CR-V is located just above the license plate. This means that pretty much all rear mounted bike racks whether that be a hitch or trunk mount will partially block the rear camera. This is not to say that the rack will not work or cause problems on the vehicle but you will just have limited visibility while reversing through the monitor. In order to use a hitch mounted bike rack you will also need a hitch if you do not already have one and for that I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76128 which is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver tube opening. Then for a bike rack, I recommend the Thule Doubletrack Pro XT Bike Rack part # TH92BJ. The Doubletrack is a very popular bike rack with padded arms to protect the bikes frame, adjustable wheels cradles for fitment on multiple different wheelbases, and a folding feature for storage while not in use. It also comes with locks for both the rack and vehicle. I have attached an install video of the hitch.

Answer 1

The first noticeable difference between the Draw-Tite #76128 and Curt #C13397 trailer hitch receivers for your 2019 Honda CR-V is the design and what it looks like after it is installed. The Draw-Tite looks like a standard trailer hitch where the…

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According to Draw-Tite their item #76128 Hitch does not fit the hybrid models of the 2025 Honda CR-V. Instead, I recommend installing the Curt Hitch item #C13397. The Curt Hitch item #C13397 has been confirmed to fit all models of the 2025 Honda CRV…

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Answer 3

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76128 will not fit on your 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid due to a underbody cover. This cover is only present on hybrid models and the cross tube of the Draw-Tite receiver will not fit with this cover. I…

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Answer 4

Hey Ross, with the etrailer hitch part #e38KR installed on your 2024 Hyundai Tucson and using an e-bike rack like the Thule EasyFold XT part #TH903202 you'd at least partially obstruct the rear view camera but you still will be able to see mostly…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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Hi Deb! There are quite a few hitches available for your 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid and I have the 2" receiver options (best size for what you are wanting) listed below with their corresponding weights. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit -…

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Answer 9

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 10

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 11

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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Answer 12

The available trailer hitches for your 2019 Honda CR-V can be pretty easily categorized into hidden and non-hidden groups. I highly recommend going with a hidden-crosstube hitch, especially on a new vehicle like yours, as this is going to create a…

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