What is the Best Trailer Hitch for a 2018 Honda CR-V with Hands-Free Tailgate
Updated 07/11/2020 | Published 05/25/2018
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Which trailer hitch fits best with the hands-free tailgate on the Honda CR-V Touring model?
asked by: Debra
Expert Reply:
The best trailer hitch for your 2018 Honda CR-V Touring with the hands-free tailgate is the Curt, part # C13397. I prefer the Curt over the Draw-Tite hitch, part # 76128, because the Curt's crossbeam is completely hidden behind the vehicle's bumper. All you see when it's installed is the receiver opening and the safety chain loops. The installation is a little more in depth, but in the long run I think it's worth it.
No matter which hitch you choose in order to maintain your hands-free tailgate, you will have to stop by a local Honda dealer for their Tailgate Sensor Trailer Hitch Adapter, Honda p/n 08U59-TLA-100A. All trailer hitches will interfere with the tailgate sensor where it currently sits, so it must be relocated with this adapter which is only available at Honda dealers.
If you plan on using this trailer hitch for a bike rack, cargo carrier or other hitch accessory, I've attached links to our hitch accessories for you to check out.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
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- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
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Eleanor
7/7/2020
What would be the Total price for the Curt hitch #C13397 and installation including installation of the Tailgate Sensor Trailer Hitch Adapter, Honda p/n 08U59-TLA-100A? My vehicle 2018 Honda CR-V AWD Touring Hands-free power tailgate