Best Trailer Hitch For 2012 Honda Civic EX-L For Electric Bike Rack

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Recommendations for a hitch for my 2012 honda civic ex-l? Need it for a bike rack for electric bikes max 2. Suggestions for bike rack also welcome. Thanks

asked by: Claudia H

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We can get your 2012 Honda EX-L set up for an electric bike rack, and since you are looking to carry heavy bikes, the best option by far for your Honda is from EcoHitch:

- EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7235

The reason for that is the EcoHitch has a 2" receiver, and is the only hitch for your Civic that is not a Class I, 1-1/4" hitch. So while the EcoHitch costs more than the Class I Draw-Tite # 24763 that also fits your '12 Civic, there are very few electric bike racks that are compatible with a Class I hitch, and the ones that are compatible are very pricey, such as the Kuat NV 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack # NV12G.

So while you can go with that set up and have a great hitch and rack combo, we can get you an overall package that is just as good but overall more economical. So I do recommend going with the EcoHitch, and then for a rack, there is a fantastic value from Saris:

- Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # SA4412B

I love the value the Freedom gives you, as it is much more price-friendly than other e-bike racks but also really high-quality. It holds bikes that weigh up to 60 lbs, so it can carry your electric bikes, but also weighs just 22-1/2 lbs so it is really easy to utilize. The Freedom also has excellent clearances, including an 8" shank rise, which is great because your Civic sits pretty low to the ground.

It comes with an anti-rattle hitch pin, so if you do want to lock it to your Hitch, you would need the Saris Hitch Lock # SA3022.

Even taking into account the lock, the Freedom # SA4412B and EcoHitch # 306-X7235 is definitely the best value you can get for carrying electric bikes on your 2012 Honda Civic Ex-L.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The only available trailer hitch options for a 2012 Honda Civic Sedan are class I like the Curt Trailer Receiver Hitch part #C11391 and class III the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7235. I can confirm that the EcoHitch has a 300 lb…

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Answer 2

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 3

Yes, the Curt #C11391 would work, but there are some other factors that really make the EcoHitch a much better option. First, considering you've got a 2015 Honda Civic, ground clearance is going to be an issue since both the cross tube and…

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Answer 4

The hitch you will want for your 2009 Honda Civic SI sedan is the Curt hitch part #C11391.This hitch has a1-1/4 inch receiver opening, a 200lb tongue weight. If you intend to use this hitch for a bike rack, you would also need the stabilizer strap.…

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Answer 5

In order to carry a Beach Cruiser Bike on a 2010 Honda Civic Sedan you will need to install a trailer hitch and use a hitch mounted bike rack. The reason for this is because the limit for a trunk mount bike rack is 35 lbs. For a trailer hitch, the…

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Answer 6

I verified with Curt that the #C11204 trailer hitch receiver will fit all styles of the 2005 Honda Civic. Including your special edition. I have attached the installation instructions for you to check out.

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Answer 7

I reached out to Draw-Tite for their Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver #24763 and they confirmed that it is designed to fit your 2007 Honda Civic SI Coupe with the sport style exhaust. While they did not have any notes showing it not fitting with the…

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Answer 8

Just looking at your Tern HSD bike with fenders, I'm going to say no the Saris MHS Bike Rack for 1 Bike #SAR23MR is not going to work. I did some research and it looks like a lot of Tern owner's went with the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE…

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Answer 9

We can set you up with everything you would need to tow a trailer with your 2009 Honda Civic SI coupe, but it will be up to you to determine if your vehicle has the capacity to tow what you are wanting to tow. You will need to check the owners manual…

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