2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring Best Parts for Towing a Trailer with Brakes
Updated 08/07/2025 | Published 07/01/2025
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Enquiring about the following: 1. 2 hitch for 2020 CRV Hybrid Touring. 2. standard four wire trailer harness 3. What harness is needed to pull a small trailer with electric brakes. Thank you.
asked by: Tom Z
Expert Reply:
Hey Tom, thanks for reaching out!
Here are the parts I recommend for your 2020 Honda CR-V:
- etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98848
- T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118741
- Universal Wiring Harness # ETBC7
- Mounting Bracket # 18136
- Tekonsha Voyager iD Brake Controller # TK26BR
I really like the etrailer hitch because the matte black finish does a better job at protecting it than the classic glossy black finish we see on the other hitches.
Then for the wiring all of those parts are the most reliable and get you everything you need to run your wiring and power your trailer brakes.
Finally for the brake controller, I really like the Voyager iD because it can be installed so that all you see is the small control knob - this leaves you plenty of leg room without worrying about bumping into the controller.
What do you think of the controller?
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
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Jon G.
8/7/2025
Hey Tom, how did the installation go with the hitch and wiring harness for your CR-V? I'm curious to know if everything worked out smoothly with the brake controller too. Let me know, as it could really help others in a similar situation!