Is Fascia Trimming Needed For Draw-Tite Hitch on 2019 Honda CR-V
Updated 08/09/2023 | Published 08/07/2023
Question:
Want to install a class 3 hitch on my 2019 Honda CRV EX-L. Every hitch I look at says trimming the facia is nessesary. Even Honda says this needs to be done. But your video for the Draw Tite Max install on a 2019 Honda does not show fasica trimming. My question is why does everyone say facia needs trimmed?My rear hatch does not have the hands free sensor to open it.
asked by: Roy D
Expert Reply:
While I can't answer for why everyone says fascia needs to be trimmed, you're correct that for your 2019 Honda CR-V, you do not need to trim the fascia on two specific Draw-Tite hitches, which are the following parts:
- 2" Hitch: Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76128
- 1-1/4" Hitch: Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36597
Please note these do not fit the hybrid models of CR-V, but otherwise, if you want to avoid fascia trimming, this is the way. If you plan on doing some towing and also need a 4-way wiring harness the correct part for your '19 CR-V is the Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118741.
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