Comparing Trailer Hitches For 2019 Honda CR-V

Published 10/16/2019

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(1238)

$169.00

etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

(996)

$162.59

Question:

I see that there are a few different trailer hitches for my 2019 Honda CR-V, the draw-tite, curt and etrailer hitches. I can't really tell exactly what the difference is between these three hitches so would you be able to compare them? Any info you can give would be great. Thanks!

asked by: Alex R

Expert Reply:

So there are a few important differences between the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 76128, Curt Trailer Hitch # C13397 and etrailer.com Trailer Hitch # e98848 that fit your 2019 Honda CR-V, which I'll go over for you.

The first difference is the look; as you can see by the accompanying photo, the Curt and etrailer hitch have a concealed crosstube while the Draw-Tite has an exposed crosstube. What that means is the tube (the main body) of the Draw-Tite hitch is going to be visible while the Curt and etrailer's is not, and a concealed hitch is something a lot of people really like for style reasons.

Another difference is that the Curt and etrailer hitch both require fascia trimming during the installation, making the Draw-Tite does not, so the Draw-Tite hitch an easier install. Finally, maybe the biggest difference is that installing the Curt and etrailer hitches mean you lose the Hands-Free Liftgate feature unless you get a sensor relocation kit from a Honda dealer. You will NOT lose this feature when installing the Draw-Tite hitch. So really your choice comes down to this:

- Concealed Crosstube/Better Overall Look: Curt Trailer Hitch # C13397 or etrailer.com Trailer Hitch # e98848
- Easier Install/Keep Hands-Free Liftgate: Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 76128

I have added links to install videos of these hitches on a '19 CR-V for you to check out. I also wanted to mention, if you were going to be doing some towing and needed a wiring harness the correct fit for a 2019 CR-V is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118741, and I've linked an install video of this harness for you as well.