Will Adding Trailer Hitch Negatively Affect Steering, Braking, or Gas Mileage of 2014 Honda CR-V

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Greetings, Im having a C13119 Hitch installed on my recently-purchased 2014 Honda CR-V and was wondering how it might affect overall gas mileage and handling, if at all. The hitch weighs about 35 lbs and though its securely attached to the bottom, I was wondering if that affects the overall balance and if its noticeable at all when driving without anything connected to it. Im probably over-thinking this as the benefit of having the hitch to attached a 2inch Thule bike rack I used on my previous car is worth any negative affects on driveability.

asked by: Glenn

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The Curt trailer hitch # C13119 weighs about 30 pounds or so. Its affect on gas mileage would basically be non-existent. You would never notice a change. The way a person drives would have more of an effect than adding a little weight to the vehicle so no worries there.

Also, given that the hitch is relatively light it isn't going to affect the handling of the vehicle at all. The weight of the hitch is not going to compress the rear suspension so the handling, braking, steering, everything, will all be the same.

If you had 30, 40 pounds in the cargo area of your CR-V (behind the rear axle) you wouldn't notice. The hitch is no different in that respect.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

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 2

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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…

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Hey Chris, thanks for reaching out. Putting a higher rated Class III hitch on the CR-V does not raise the vehicle’s actual tongue weight limit. The hitch itself may be built to handle a lot more, but the real limit is still whatever Honda says the…

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Draw Tite and Hidden Hitches are made by the same company so they are the same. All of the hitches confirmed to fit your 2015 Honda CRV will be the same distance recessed behind the rear bumper. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of…

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The Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame #75742 that you referenced is the strongest trailer hitch available for your 2014 Honda CR-V so it is the best all-around option whether your CR-V is a 2WD or an AWD. The only other option that would be worth…

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Answer 7

I would be happy to recommend a hitch for your 2013 Honda CR-V. I saw you were looking at the etrailer item #e98868 and the EcoHitch item #306-X7297. Both of these hitches are confirmed to fit your 2013 CR-V. They are custom fit and bolt to your…

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Yes, you can use the Replacement Hardware Kit part #RHK in order to replace the hardware that is needed to install the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver part #E98868. Once you arrive at the product page you will need to enter "E98868"…

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