Fascia Trimming for the etrailer Hitch on a 2020 Honda CR-V

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1. Please confirm that e98848 will fit a 2020 Honda CRV Hybrid without cutting. Back in 2020-21 I kept getting told there were no options. 2. Is there a 1-1/4 option? Thanks for your help

asked by: Andrew J

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Every hitch available for your 2020 Honda CR-V hybrid requires trimming a small rectangle out of the lower fascia. I have attached a picture below that I took directly from the instructions for the etrailer Hitch item # e98848. This will show you exactly what needs to be trimmed. I have also linked a video we did on a 2020 that will show you all of the installation steps.

There is a 1-1/4" hitch for your CR-V hybrid. It is the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C12169. The same piece will have to be cut out.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Fascia/Bumper Trimming 2020 Honda CR-V
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Answer 1

Hey Rick, sorry about the confusion but the etrailer hitch part #e98848 that you referenced fits both the hybrid and non-hybrid versions of the 2025 Honda CR-V including your Sport model. It is organized in our fitguide in a somewhat confusing way…

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Answer 2

Ours sure do Mike! The Curt Hitch item #C12169 actually comes with four fish wire tools to help you get the bolts through your CR-V's frame. I attached a picture below that'll show you what hardware and fish wires come with this hitch. The…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

Hey George, The Draw-Tite hitch #36597 is custom fit to the 2017-2027 Honda CRV's excluding the hybrid models. For those years this is a custom fit no drill installation hitch that bolts right up. I want to add that this hitch may interfere with…

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Answer 5

Hello Henry, There are a few trailer hitch receivers that fit a 2025 Honda CR-V hybrid, starting with the EcoHitch #EH25KR. However, it's important to note this is specifically for the Hybrid Sport Touring models, so if that's your model,…

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Hey Dave, thanks for reaching out! The hitch I recommend picking up for your 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98848 because of the matte black finish. This not only looks better but it's also more durable than the…

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Answer 7

Yes, it will Terry and congrats on the new SUV. The Curt Trailer Hitch item #C12169 has been confirmed to fit the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring Sport. This is a custom fit class II hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver that bolts to your Honda with…

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Answer 8

Hey Jason, There are a couple hitch options for your 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid. All 3 are 2" hitch options with a 3,500lb towing capacity and a 525lb tongue weight capacity. These have all been confirmed with the manufacturer to work with hybrid…

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Answer 9

It is my understanding that the Honda hitch crosstube goes straight across and isn't a V-shape like the Draw-Tite hitch #36597. The design difference allows the Draw-Tite hitch to work with the hands-free liftgate sensor on the 2017 Honda CR-V.…

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Answer 10

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 11

We do have a diagram which shows where you need to trim when installing the Curt #C13397. I have attached a picture below which shows the measurements from the Curt instructions. We have installed this hitch with and without cutting the underbody…

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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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