Comparison Between Hidden Hitch # 90089 and Draw-Tite # 36520 for 2014 Honda CR-V

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I have a 2014 Honda CRV and want to install either a Draw Tite or Hidden Hitch class II hitch. Which hitch is the least obvious. My wife is concerned about how it will look on the car. From the pictures they both products look identical. Capacity and dimensions appear the same. Are they similar in quality?

asked by: Chuck

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Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch are both sister companies that are owned by the same parent company, Cequent Performance Products. Both hitches are identical. The hitches share the same weight capacity, installation would be the same and the quality would be equal.

If you'll be using the hitch for towing, you'll need the ball mount, part # 36051. You'll also need the trailer wiring harness, part # 118561 and a 1-7/8 inch trailer ball, part # 19256 or a 2 inch ball, part # 19258.

I've provided a photo showing what the Draw-Tite # 36520 looks like when installed on a 2013 CR-V. I've also linked you to installation details and videos for the hitch and the trailer wiring harness.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Yes and yes! The Yakima HoldUp EVO #Y02480 is compatible with any 1-1/4 hitch receiver (Class I and II), like the Curt #C11555 and Draw-Tite #36520. If the hitch on your 2013 Honda CR-V is a factory hitch, as long as it's not recessed more than 9…

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Answer 2

When installing a trailer hitch on a 2014 Honda CR-V the appearance panel can be trimmed or removed. I have linked a video that does show the panel being trimmed. The instructions do show exactly where the panel needs to be trimmed. I have included…

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Answer 3

You are correct, the trailer hitch is rated higher than the 2013 Honda CR-V but you still have to go by the weight capacities of the vehicle since they are lower. So you will want to stay within the manufacturers 1500 pound limit, even though the…

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

First, you do not have to use a stabilization strap for trailer hitch #36520 when using a bike rack but you could if you wanted to for extra support. There are many bike rack options for 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches that hold 4 bikes. The issue is that…

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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 7

According to Curt, neither the #C13397 or the #C12169 is a fit for Hybrid Touring Honda CRV models after the 2020 model year, but our installers have successfully installed it on such a vehicle, and we've received customer reviews confirming that…

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Answer 8

For your 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid I recommend the Curt class 2 hitch #C12169. We have found that this hitch is in fact compatible with hybrid models, contrary to what Curt may state. Take a look at the picture below, you can see the hitch successfully…

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Answer 9

For your 2014 Honda CR-V I highly recommend the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13119 for a couple of reasons. All of the Class III custom hitches (I recommend going with a Class III not only for the extra capacity but for the larger 2"…

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Comparison Between Hidden Hitch # 90089 and Draw-Tite # 36520 for 2014 Honda CR-V

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