Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2021 Honda CR-V Touring with Hands-Free Liftgate

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Since this car has the tailgate sensor what mfg of hitch allows for this function. Not sure if the sensor is needed.

asked by: Edward B

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The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76128 which is a fit for a 2021 Honda CR-V Touring is compatible with the hands free liftgate feature, simply place your foot on either side of the receiver tube opening.

I have attached an install video I did below.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

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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The best trailer hitch receiver for your 2021 Honda CR-V (which fits all models, including your Sport), is the following: - Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #DT79MR There's a couple of reasons for that, starting with the fact it has excellent…

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Great question, Gene! The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76128 won't fit your 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid but you can use the Draw-Tite #DT79MR instead. I actually like the part #DT79MR over the one you referenced anyways because this…

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Sometimes we've heard that someone can get the sensor to pick up their foot to either side of the hitch receiver, like the etrailer #e98848 for your 2021 Honda CR-V Touring, but this isn't a concrete thing and can be hit and miss as…

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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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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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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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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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Congrats on the new motorhome Edward! SnapPad doesn't have the 2026 Allego Red 38 KA in their system so I don't know what size your jack feet are. However, we have a few options that will work with the HWH leveling systems. What you'll…

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Hi Dan! The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C13397 you were looking at is the hitch I recommend for your 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid. This will actually fit the Hybrid and Non-Hybrid models, so you are perfectly good to go…

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Hey Erica, thanks for reaching out! Since your 2026 Honda CR-V is a Hybrid we're a bit limited on the hitch options, and you'll need to get one that does require some fascia cutting. For this, I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver…

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Hey Napoleon! The perfect hitch for your 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport is the etrailer #e98848. This is a Class III hitch with a bolt-on installation and a limited lifetime warranty. It also features a matte black finish which blends well with OEM…

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