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?

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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.

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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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Answer 2

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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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

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

Hello Joseph, thanks for reaching out. We do have class 3 hitch options for your 2017 Honda CR-V. There are two options to consider. Both of there options bolt up to the frame, and would not require removal of the impact structure. The first is the…

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Yes, that is correct Reed. You will have to lower the exhaust to install the B&W Hitch item #BW97BR on your 2021 Honda CR-V. I have linked a screenshot below from the instructions that shows this step. The B&W Hitch item #BW97BR is custom fit…

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Answer 9

Hey Sean, if the Draw Tite hitch you have is the #76128 it's not supposed to fit the hybrid models so that would be why you are having the problem you mentioned. The Draw Tite part #DT79MR is instead the one that fits the hybrid models.

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Answer 10

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 11

Hi Doug! We have a few Class III hitch options available for your 2017 Honda CRV. All but the Draw-Tite Max-Frame #76128 will require trimming of the fascia, so if you are wanting to avoid that it will be the one to go with. However, it will be more…

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Answer 12

I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2018 Honda CR-V. Under the "Towing a Trailer" section it lists a maximum trailer weight of 1,500 pounds. This is the heaviest trailer your CR-V can safely pull. In order…

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