Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid and Does it Affect the Liftgate Sensor

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Will it fit a 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring? If so, would I need to get the handsfree power tailgate sensor adapter to relocate the sensor?

asked by: Carlos T

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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 receiver to trigger the sensor. You can see this at the 1:30 mark in the installation videos below.

What do you plan on using your hitch for?

expert reply by: Jerred H

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CRV Sport Hybrid
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Carlos

9/10/2025

Great to know! I'll be using it primarily for a bike rack. Thank you!

Jerred H.

9/10/2025

@Carlos You're welcome! Let me know if you have any additional questions.

Answer 1

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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Answer 2

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 3

Hey Antonio, for your 2023 Honda CR-V hybrid we only have Class III hitches available like the Curt part #C13397. All of our smaller size hitches do not fit the hybrid models unfortunately. How come you prefer the smaller size?

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Answer 4

Yes, they will Brian! Both the Curt Hitch item #C13397 and the Curt Wiring Harness item #C56370 are confirmed to fit the 2023 Honda CRV Sports hybrid. The Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397 is custom fit and bolts to your Honda with included hardware.…

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Answer 5

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 6

Hey Kyla, congrats on the new SUV. To add a hitch to your 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring, I recommend the B&W item #BW97BR. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver that has a 4,500 lbs towing capacity and a maximum tongue weight of…

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Answer 7

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…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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