Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid

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I would like to know what trailer hitch you would recommend for my 2023 Honda CRV Sport Touring Hybrid. Apparently, you sell one with a kit that allows the foot sensor to be relocated. And, I cant find it on your site. Also, I would want it to be wired so I could tow a small trailer. But, my primary uses will be to have a bike rack so I can go trail riding or a luggage rack for out of town trips.

asked by: Brooks K

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Hey Brooks, I would recommend the Curt hitch part # C13397 for your 2023 Honda CR-V. It might slightly interfere with the hands free liftgate but it will still allow it to work if you kick to the sides of it. For trailer wiring then you'd want the Tekonsha part # 118741 which is the easiest to install and has the most reliable converter box.

Do you have a bike rack already?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

9/8/2025

Hey Brooks, did the Curt hitch and Tekonsha wiring work out for your 2023 Honda CR-V? I'm asking because your experience could help others looking to set up their CR-V for towing and carrying gear.

Answer 1

Hey Nicholas, welcome back. To add a hitch to your 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport, I recommend the Curt item #C13397. It fits all models of the 2023 CR-V including your hybrid sport. This custom fit hitch has a 2" receiver, a 3,500 lbs towing…

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Answer 2

Hey Bruce, I'd be happy to help you out! We actually installed the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13397 on a 2024 Honda CR-V so in addition to the linked photo from the instructions showing where to cut (see attached), I'm also adding a link…

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Answer 3

Hey Scott, thanks for reaching out! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13397 will fit perfectly fine on your 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport. What are you planning on using the hitch receiver for?

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Answer 4

Hi Kathleen, The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13397 is listed as a fit for hybrid models, but does come with the warning that the receiver tube will partially block the hands-free liftgate sensors. The receiver tube will physically sit in the way…

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Answer 5

Hey Carlos. The Curt Hitch item #C13397 does indeed fit a 2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid. The hands-free liftgate feature will still work once installed. The only thing that will change is that your foot will need to go on either side of the…

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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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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 12

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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