Hidden Trailer Hitch For A 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport- L

Question

Question:

What is the part number of the Curt trailer hitch 2 or the one that u recommend for the 2026 Honda CRV Hybrid Sport-l? Thanks in advance. I will mainly be using for Bike rack, but prefer One that doesnt show much, like the C13397, that says it doesnt fit Hybrid.

asked by: jerry W

0

Expert Reply:

Hi Jerry!

For your 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport- L, I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e98848.

This is very similar to the Curt # C13397 you found (which actually will also fit the Hybrid models as well as the non hybrid models), but this has a matte black finish. The Curt has a glossy finish so it does tend to stand out a little more and I think the matte finish on our hitches helps to hide it even more than it already is. Like the Curt, ours is also American made, which is just another plus.

What kind of bikes are you going to be carrying? And do you already have a bike rack?

expert reply by: Lazer S

0

etrailer Hitch e98848 Installed
(click to enlarge)

Jerry W.

4/8/2026

The e98848 looks great in picture. I will be going with it for my 2" one up bike rack. Thanks for recommendation.

Lazer S.

4/9/2026

@JerryW You're very welcome! Have fun out there and just let me know if there is anything else I can help with!

Mark

4/9/2026

Jerry, I installed the e98848 on our new 2026 CR-V Hybrid last September. We needed it quickly since we were heading out on a road-trip and wanted to take our e-bikes. Honda would only install the smaller receiver with a max tongue capacity of 100 lbs. We have 2 Gazelle bikes weighing around 100 lbs, and our carrier adds another 50 or so. I installed several hitches (all purchased from e-Trailer), but decided to have this one installed ‘professionally’ and was able to use e-Trailers link to find a local installer. It has carried the bikes around 10,000 miles up and down the east coast from Maine to Florida from our home in Ohio with no problems! The only issue I have is with the CR-V! You have to be careful when putting the carrier on the receiver so as to not trigger the ‘kick to open’ feature on the hatchback!

Lazer S.

4/10/2026

@Mark Well at least you know the kick sensor still works! : P Glad we could help get you the hitch and find you an installer as well! Always nice to hear when everything works out. And that sounds like quite the trip! What was your favorite stop? I haven't had the chance to tour the east coast yet, but it's definitely on my list.

Mark

4/10/2026

@LazerS - The other issue we had with the new CR-V was once the bikes were on the back the rear collision detectors kept stopping us when backing up, thinking we were going to hit the bikes! We had to turn that feature off just to back out of our driveway! I'd say the Island Line Trail across Lake Champlain near Burlington VT was probably a high point of our travels, but there have been so many it is hard to rule out many! The Huron Sunrise trail along the Michigan shore of Lake Huron was nice, as was the ride around Jekyll Island in Georgia. Of course the ride out over the ocean on the old Seven Mile Bridge in Florida is also remarkable. Can you tell we like the trails along lakes and oceans?! But then we also need to get back out to South Dakota to ride more miles of the Mickelson Trail along the Black Hills that is also on our must-do list! We'll soon be riding the Katy Trail in Missouri, the longest rail-trail in the US. We're not youngsters in our 60s and 70s, but have been able to do all of these because of the hitch receiver(s) and bike carrier(s) from eTrailer! We recommend eTrailer whenever we can to anyone needing a hitch or bike carrier! Mark

Lazer S.

4/15/2026

@Mark I've had a few people say the same thing about the automatic reverse braking. Scared the daylights out of one person the first time it happened. I'm not sure there is a permanent fix for that, but if you contact a local Honda dealer, they may have more info on that. I have heard Vermont is a pretty amazing place to visit and that is one of the places I really want to go! Some day soon hopefully. ^___^ If/when you make it out to California, check out the Mammoth Lakes area. We used to go there every summer when I was growing up and there is lots to see and do. Plus it's about as pretty as California can get. Have fun out there and let us know if there is anything else we can help with along the way! ^___^

Sal

4/11/2026

Jerry, I installed that hitch C13397 on my 2024 CRV sport L with no issues at all. No drilling or metal cutting at all. Just a little trimming on the plastic cover under the rear end. Thats it. Good luck Sal

Answer 1

Hey Rick, sorry about the confusion but the etrailer hitch part #e98848 that you referenced fits both the hybrid and non-hybrid versions of the 2025 Honda CR-V including your Sport model. It is organized in our fitguide in a somewhat confusing way…

view full answer...

Answer 2

Hello Ed, Yes, both the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13397 and the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98848 fit the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid. I completely understand the confusion. Under the "Confirmed to Fit" section, you'll see…

view full answer...

Answer 3

Hey Kip, thanks for reaching out. Both of the wiring harnesses you mentioned, the Curt #C56370 and the Tekonsha #118741 will fit your 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD. Personally, I would go with the Curt #C56370. I have installed quite a few of these…

view full answer...

Answer 4

There are indeed two 2" trailer hitches available for your 2020 Honda CR-V; the etrailer #e98848 and the Curt #C13397. These Class III hitches are essentially identical in every way except for the finish/powder coat that they use. I personally…

view full answer...

Answer 5

Removing the panel on the 2016 Honda CR-V allows for easier access and installation of trailer hitch #C13119 but if you can install it by just trimming that panel AND if the panel can still be secured properly to the vehicle then yes you could just…

view full answer...

Answer 6

The problem you are experiencing is pretty common for vehicles that have seen a couple winters. What happens is the weld nuts get a bit of corrosion in them and that prevents the bolts from being able to thread. This makes it seem like the nuts are…

view full answer...

Answer 7

Yes, it will Terry and congrats on the new SUV. The Curt Trailer Hitch item #C12169 has been confirmed to fit the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring Sport. This is a custom fit class II hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver that bolts to your Honda with…

view full answer...

Answer 8

Hey Al, the Blue Ox hitch part #BLU55UR fits your 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid and will work great. Yours not having the hands free liftgate does not negatively impact the fit in any way. It would be just one less thing to worry about.

view full answer...

Answer 9

Hey Manning, the etrailer hitch part #e98848 that you referenced does fit the hybrid models and also will allow the hands free liftgate to still function but you will need to kick to either side of the hitch opening. Then for trailer wiring you'd…

view full answer...

Answer 10

If you check out the attached picture you can see it basically sits flush.

view full answer...

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…

view full answer...

Answer 12

Hey Dave, thanks for reaching out! The hitch I recommend picking up for your 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98848 because of the matte black finish. This not only looks better but it's also more durable than the…

view full answer...

Hidden Trailer Hitch For A 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport- L

Products Featured in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Continue Researching