Is Fascia/Bumper Trimming Required for etrailer Hitch on 2022 Honda CR-V

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i have a 2022 Honda CRV EX. does the class 3 hitch shown on your site require cutting the bumper trim or will it install below the bumper? thanks.

asked by: Kurt M

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It's required to trim the bumper fascia for all trailer hitch options on a 2022 Honda CR-V including the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98848. That said, the trimming required is very minor which you can see in the attached photo below.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Is Fascia/Bumper Trimming Required for etrailer Hitch on 2022 Honda CR-V
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Answer 1

Fascia trimming is required to install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98848 on your 2024 Honda CR-V, but this is the case for all of the hitches that fit your vehicle. According to the instructions you'll be cutting out a notch that is…

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Answer 2

When we had the chance to install the etrailer hitch #e98848 on a similar 2022 Honda CR-V we found that from the top of the hitch opening down to the ground it measured 14 inches. So you would need a ball mount that has an 8 inch rise to tow your…

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Answer 3

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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Hi TIto; for your 2025 Honda CR-V I recommend the etrailer #e98848. This hitch has a bolt-on installation and a concealed cross tube for a nice clean look. It also has a matte black finish which helps hide any dirt and scratches. The 525 lb max…

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Answer 5

Hey Carol, we have the etrailer hitch part #e98848 that is a confirmed fit for your 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid and would work great with a bike rack. Do you have a bike rack already?

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All of the hitches for your 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid require some trimming of the fascia below your bumper cover. I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver item #e98848. This hitch is a confirmed fit for your CR-V and does not require any welding…

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There are indeed two 2" trailer hitches available for your 2020 Honda CR-V; the etrailer #e98848 and the Curt #C13397. These Class III hitches are essentially identical in every way except for the finish/powder coat that they use. I personally…

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Answer 8

We have a few different things to address but ultimately the best scenario for you is to swap out your hitch receiver for one that has the appropriate spacing like the etrailer Trailer Hitch #e98848. It looks like you're using a hitch adapter…

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Answer 9

Hi Curtis; the Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes #NV22G-NA22G is designed for a Class III or higher hitch with a 2" receiver. The rack has a weight capacity of 40 lbs per bike and weighs 82 lbs so that would mean a max of 242 lbs with bikes on…

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Answer 10

Hey Paul, thanks for reaching out! I checked the online manual for your 2024 CR-V and it looks like it has a max tongue weight rating of 150 lbs. With that being said, I recommend picking up the etrailer Hitch #e98848 and using it with the Kuat…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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