Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport

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I have a 2023 CRV hybrid sport. Your ions are confusing if they fit hybrid or not. Please recommend correct one. 2inch thank you

asked by: Nicholas S

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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 capacity, and a 525 lbs maximum tongue weight. It includes all hardware necessary to complete the installation.

I really like the Curt Hitch item # C13397 because the main crosstube installs completely behind the rear bumper. The only visible portion is the 2" receiver and safety chain loops. This not only looks better but helps with ground clearance.

What do you plan on using your new hitch for?

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Nicholas S.

2/3/2026

Thank you ordered it - bike rack or snow blower ramp trailer - I cant do anything much heavier. Thank you

Jerred H.

2/3/2026

@NicholasS You're welcome. Since you plan on pulling a trailer, you'll also need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C56370. This will give you a 4-way connector capable of controlling the trailer's lighting functions. I linked an installation video below so you can see where the custom fit connector plugs in on your CR-V.

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Paul

2/4/2026

Installed one on my 2023 Honda CRV Hybrid with the wiring kit and all fit well. Hitch has a greater capacity than the car, but it fits all 2" accessories. Small interference with the hands free sensor, but still fit.

Answer 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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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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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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 8

Hey Erica, thanks for reaching out! Since your 2026 Honda CR-V is a Hybrid we're a bit limited on the hitch options, and you'll need to get one that does require some fascia cutting. For this, I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver…

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Answer 9

Hi Deb! There are quite a few hitches available for your 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid and I have the 2" receiver options (best size for what you are wanting) listed below with their corresponding weights. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit -…

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Answer 10

Hey Eric! The B&W Trailer Hitch #BW97BR won't cause you to lose the hands free functionality on your 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring. What it will do is block the sensor right in the middle where the receiver sits. The same is true for…

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Answer 11

The available trailer hitches for your 2019 Honda CR-V can be pretty easily categorized into hidden and non-hidden groups. I highly recommend going with a hidden-crosstube hitch, especially on a new vehicle like yours, as this is going to create a…

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Answer 12

Hi Rob, both the etrailer hitch part #e98848 and the EcoHitch part #EH25KR will install and function properly on your 2026 CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring, so you’re not risking choosing a hitch that won’t work. Both hitches use a hidden cross tube and…

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