2014 Honda CR-V Accessories

Lets Go Aero Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we're doing a test fit of the Let's Go Aero Bike Wing 2 Hanging Style 2 Bike Rack. That part number is B01311. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we secure it in place. So we are not going to have any frame contact on our bike. We're going to have just wheel contact which is great.

MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CR-V we're going to be doing a test fit on the MaxxTow aluminum cargo carrier with ramp. That's part number MT70100. It's perfect for carrying wheelchairs, mobility scooters, lawnmowers, or snow blowers. Here on the outside it measures 50" long by 29-1/2" wide. For the inside, it's 47" long by 27-3/4" wide. It's 7-3/4" deep. It has a 500-pound weight capacity, so it's not going to have any problem carrying those heavy mobility scooters. The ramp is in the stow position.

Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CR-V, we're going to be taking a look at and installing the Roadmaster tail light wiring kit for towed vehicles, part number RM-152-LED. Our Roadmaster LED light kit is going to allow us to have all the necessary lights when we're flat towing our car behind a motor home and still be able to signal the drivers behind us whether we're stopping or turning, making sure that we're safe. The nice thing about these lights is, is it completely bypasses your vehicle's original lights. As you can see in here, we have a separate light from our factory bulb. The reason why this is great is because we don't have to worry about overloading our vehicle's electrical system or any kind of warranty issues that may arise. The LED bulbs that we're going to use, they burn brighter, last longer, and activate faster than incandescent bulbs. We know that with these LEDs, they're going to last us a long time and they generate less heat than incandescent bulbs so we don't have to worry about any damage that might occur to our taillight housing.

Best 2014 Honda CR-V Trailer Wiring Options

Today we're going to be taking a look at the best wiring options for your 2014 Honda CRV. Up top we've got the Curt, part number C56158 and then on bottom we've got the Deconcha T1, part number 118561. Now the first and most noticeable difference between these two is that with the Curt, on either end of the module box, you've got the wires already put in place and their molded into the box, but here on the T1 we've got the box that's separate and it's got this gray connector that plugs into the box. With this box you can mount it in different locations that you may not be able to mount the one that already has the wires coming out of it. The next difference between these two is that on the Curt it has six feet of four pole wiring and on the Deconcha it only has five feet of this four pole wiring. Another difference between these two is going to be in the amp-age ratings that they have. On the Curt, for the stop and turn signals, it features a three amp rating, where on the T1, it features a 2.1 amp rating for break and turn signals.

SMI Air Force One Braking System Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today, on our 2014 Honda CRV, which we're going to be connecting to a Damon Motor Coach Tuscany on a Freightliner chassis, we're going to show you how to install the SMI Air Force One Supplemental Braking System. This proportional-braking system is designed for use with coaches with air brakes. Its part number is SM99243. To test out the Air Force One, we're going to use the nice, coiled airline that comes with it. I like that it's coiled. It helps to keep it up off the ground. Here on our car, we'll pull off that protective cap that's just helping to keep dirt and debris from filling up that hole.

Roadmaster Universal Diode Wiring Kit Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we're going to take a look at and also show you how to install the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Powered Diode Wiring Kit. Part number RM-152. In conjunction with the road master 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit. This is part number RM-146-7. The great thing about a diode is that this is going to prevent backfeeding. Let's say this is our motorhome input, it can only go to the outside. We're not going to have to worry about it looping back around and heading back up this wire.

Roadmaster Diode 7 to 6 Wire Coil Kit Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we're going to take a look at and also show you how to install the Roadmaster DIODE 7Wire to 6Wire FlexoCoil Wiring Kit, part number RM-15267. The great thing about a diode is that this is going to prevent back feeding. Let's say this is our motor home input, it can only go to the outside. We're not going to have to worry about it looping back around and heading back up this wire; that's called back feeding. Our motor home is not going to back feed to our car, and our car is not going to back feed to the motor home. If we we're to just run a wire back here and connect it, just splice it in, it would operate the lights but there's going to be some weird things happening.

Curt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV, we're doing a test fit. The Curt Hanging Style Four Bike Rack. That part number is C18030. Now, we already have our bike installed, we've got two cradles in place with three straps, two on our frame, and one is our anti-sway in the back. We're going to pull down and lift up to release those. Then we'll pull our bike off and set it off to the side. With that out of the way, we'll take a few measurements.

WeatherTech Side Window Air Deflectors Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CR-V, we'll be taking at the WeatherTech Side Window Air Deflectors with dark tinting. That part number is WT80710. This is also available in light tinting, part number WT70710. The WeatherTech Side Window Air Deflector lets the fresh air in while also keeping the weather out. The air deflectors have a low profile, original equipment look, and help to reduce wind noise. These are made out of a durable 3mm thick acrylic construction and fit both the front drivers and passenger side windows. Now that we've gone over some features, we'll show you how to get these installed. I've gone ahead and cleaned our window with a light, soapy solution, just to clean it off, get any dirt or debris off of that.

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV, we'll be installing the Draw-Tite Class III Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number 75742. Here's what the hitch looks like installed. As you can see, it's really tucked up nicely underneath our vehicle. You just really have the class III 2-inch receiver here sticking out, and then we have that actual body of the hitch sticking down here too. We have this connection point here where we can mount our 4-pole flat or 7-pole RV for our trailing wiring. That way we have a nice secure solid connection point for them. We don't have to have them inside the vehicle in the hatch floating around or dangling below our vehicle here.

Pewag Snox Pro Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CR-V, we'll be doing a test fit on the Pewag Snox Pro Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains, part number PWSXV580. That tire size is 225/65 R17. These Pewag Self-Tensioning Snow Chains can be put on in a snap. They're a Class S chain, so they're for vehicles with restricted wheel well clearance. They feature a diamond pattern, so they're going to provide more tire coverage, and you're going to have excellent grip and stopping power on ice. They come in a quantity of two and have a maximum speed rating of 30 miles per hour. Now, we're going to be putting our tire chains on the front tires of our CR-V here today.

Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV, we'll be doing a test fit on the Kuat NV 2.0 Platform-Style Two-Bike Rack. That's part number NV22G. I've already got it loaded up on the CRV just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's going to secure our two bikes. It actually secures our bikes in two spots. We have this large wheel hook here putting down pressure onto our front wheel into our front wheel cradle, and then we have a rear-wheel strap going over our wheel and ratcheting down through the buckle here. One of its best features is the ability to tilt away with bikes loaded so we can gain access to our rear hatch.

Inno Roof Rack Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we are going to be test fitting the inno roof rack system. This is going to be consisting of part numbers INXB108-2. Those are going to be the crossbars. Part number INXS200, those are going to be the flush feet. Part number INK413 and that's going to be the clamp that holds it onto your vehicle. We already have the front one installed. You can see it has a nice shape to it.

Rhino Rack Roof Rack Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CR-V we're going to be test fitting the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack System, consisting of part numbers RRVA137B-2, those are going to be the cross bars, part number RRRLKVA, and those are going to be the legs, and then part number DK284, and those are going to be the clamps holding it to your vehicle. We have the front one already installed. As you can see it has a nice aerodynamic shape. Let's go ahead and show you how the rear one goes on. We have it partially assembled on our table here already, with the parts laid out. Let's get right into it. We'll first take our leg, flip this around here so you can see a little bit better. This metal bracket here is going to slide into this channel here.

Best 2014 Honda CR-V Hitch Options

Today we're going to be taking a look at the best hitch options for the 2014 Honda CRV. Our one on the top's going to be the CURT class three, part number C13119, followed by the Draw-Tite class three, part number 75742. The third one's going to be the Draw-Tite class two, part number 36520. Now the first biggest difference we're going to notice, this is going to be a class two hitch having an 1-1/4" by 1-1/4" receiver, where the other two are going to be class three with a 2" receiver, two by two. Another difference you're going to notice is it Draw-Tite here in the center has a tab welded on it to match your wiring harness, where the other two do not. The Draw-Tite class three also has two hitch pinholes. You can see here you have your 5/8 standard pinhole and a 1/2", which is for your j-pin stabilization devices. Now another difference you're going to notice in our CURT, it has a flat-style safety chain loop, where the Draw-Tite uses a ring-style.

CIPA Clamp on Universal Fit Towing Mirror Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CR-V, we'll be doing a test fit on the CIPA Universal Bar Towing Mirror, part number CM11980. It offers us a wide field of view. It's going to allow us to safely and easily change lanes, pass, or park while towing a trailer. The mirror can be rotated 360 degrees, and can be adjusted to any angle. It also can be extended out by loosening up this nut up top here, to better suit our towing needs. Once we've got it placed, we can just tighten it down.

CIPA Dual-View Clip-on Towing Mirror Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV, we'll be doing a test fit on the CIPA dual view clip-on towing mirror, part number 11953. It offers a wide field of view. It's going to allow us to safely change lanes, pass, or park while towing a trailer. As you can see between the two mirrors, you get the same picture, but in the larger mirror, you get a bigger view. Both mirrors can be adjusted to any angle. It's not going to interfere with the operation of our factory mirror.

CIPA Clip-on Towing Mirror Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we'll be doing a test for the CIPA clip-on towing mirror, part number 7070. It offers us a wide field of view. It's going to allow us to safely and easily change lanes, pass, or park while towing a trailer. The mirror can be rotated 360 degrees, and can be adjusted to any angle. You can see how it's not going to interview with the operation of our factory mirror, but we won't be able to fold it in as the bracket will hit. The mirror measures 7 1/2 inches long by 5 inches wide. We're here on the passenger side of my Honda CRV, and to begin our test fit we'll need to make sure that our bracket, or our arms, are opened up, that way our clips can easily clip onto our housing. That's what we want.

CIPA Deluxe Door Mount Mirror Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we'll be doing a test fit on the Cipa Deluxe Door Mount Towing Mirror, part number 11650. It offers us a wide field of view. It's going to allow us to safely and easily change lanes, pass, or park while towing a trailer. The mirror can be rotated to the left or the right and can be adjusted to most angles. It also can be extended out to better suit our towing needs. Just loosen up the 2 knobs, bring it out, and then tighten it back down.

Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV, we're doing a test fit on the Saris Bones hitch mount 2-bike rack. That part number is SA882. Now, we're first going to show you how we secure our bike down. We have two cradles with three straps, two on our frame and one as our anti-sway strap in the back. We're going to start by pushing down up top here and just feeding our strap through. With those undone, we can remove our bike and set it off to the side.

Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CR-V we're doing a test fit of the Swagman Quad 2+2, 2 and 4 bike rack. This is a platform style. Part number S64692. Now, we already have our bike attached, we're first going to show you how we do that. At our front tire and our back tire we have ratcheting straps, those are just there to hold our tire in place. We also have bushings on them to protect them and prevent any scratches or abrasions from the straps.

Yakima Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV, we're doing a test fit of the Yakima Light Rider 2 Hitch Mount Bike Rack. That part number is Y02472. Now we already have our bike secured in place, we're first going to show you how we do that. So we have two cradles with three zip strips, we've got two on our frame here, and one as our anti sway here in the back. So just remove those to be able to remove our bike, and set it off to the side. And then with that out of the way, I always suggest that you replace your zip strips, so you don't lose or damage them. And now we'll take a few measurements here. First thing overall, what we're adding to our vehicle, it's going to be about 25 and a quarter inches.

Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we are doing a test fit of the Tuley T2 Pro Platform Style Bike Rack that part number is TH9034. Now the first thing that we are going to do go over some features. We will take a few measurements and show you how our bike gets secured down. So we are going to start back here and just pull the gray lever back towards the end of the handle. We're going to be able to tilt our bike rack away from our vehicle with our bike still attached. Once we tilt that away we're going to gain full access to our back hatch area to get anything in or out that we may need.

Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2104 Honda CRV, we're doing a test fit of the Thule Roadway hanging style 2 bike rack. That part number is TH912XTR. We already have our bikes secured down. First going to show you how we do that. We have 2 cradles in place with 3 straps. 2 on our frame here and then 1 as our anti sway strap in the back. We'll remove our bike and set it off to the side.

Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV, we're doing a test fit of a Swagman G10 Platform Style 2-Bike Rack. That part number is S64682. We already have our bike secured down. We're just going to go over some features, take a few measurements and then show you how our bike is secured down. First thing I want to show you is our tilting feature because we can do this with our bike attached. We're going to lift up on our black lever here and rotate our rack away from our vehicle.

MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CR-V we're doing a test-fit of the MaxxTow 48" x 21" Cargo Carrier. That part number is MT70422. This has a 500-pound weight capacity and works with two-inch hitches only. The first thing we're going to do while it's on our vehicle is take a few measurements. With our ground clearance being first here we're going to go just up under our shank at about 13-and-a-half inches. Overall to our vehicle we're adding about 28-and-a-half inches. Our closest point is going to be about six-and-a-quarter inches away. On our CR-V we do have single passenger-side exhaust here.

Carpod Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we're doing a test fit of a Carpod 23x47 Walled Cargo Carrier. That part number is M2205. This has a four hundred and fifty pound weight capacity and works with two inch hitches only. The first thing we are going to do here is take a few measurements. Ground clearance being first, we're going to have about nineteen and three quarter inches. We've got that raised shank in the back so it lifts our carrier even higher than our hitch. Overall to our vehicle, we're only adding about thirty six inches.

Stromberg Carlson Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we're doing a test fit on the Stomberg Carlson 23 by 60 Cargo Carrier. That part number is CC-100, this has a 500 pound weight capacity and works with 2 inch hitches only. The first thing we're going to do here is take a few measurements, ground clearance being first. From the bottom of our our bolt down here underneath our carrier we're going to have about 12 inches. Overall to our vehicle we're adding about 28 1/2 inches. Our closest point is going to be at about 5 1/4 inches away there.

Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on the 2014 Honda CR-V, we're doing a test fit of a CURT Folding 20x60 Cargo Carrier. That part number is C18151. This has a 500 pound weight capacity and works with 2 inch hitches only. The first thing we're going to do here is take a few measurements. Ground clearance being first. We're going to have about 14 and a quarter inches of clearance.

Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2015 Honda CRV, we're doing a test fit of the Curt 20 by 60 cargo carrier. That part number is C18150. This has a 500 pound weight capacity and works with 2-inch hitches only. The first thing we're going to do here is take a few measurements. Ground clearance being first, we're going to measure right up under here. We're going to have about 16 1/4 inches with our raised shank in the back which will lift our carrier higher than our vehicle hitch.

Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on 2014 Honda CRV we're doing a test fit of the Curt 20x48 Cargo Carrier. This part number is C18110 and had a weight capacity of 300 pounds and works with both 1-1/4 and 2 inch hitches. First thing we're going to do here is take a few measurements, ground clearance being first. We're going to measure from the ground to the bottom f this bolt under our carrier. It's going to be about 16 1/2 inches. Our closest point is going to be ...

Inno Roof Rack Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV, we are doing a test fit of the Inno Aero Crossbars. The part number for the crossbars we are using is INXV108-2 for the Foot Pack we have here it is INSX200 and for the Fit Kit for our CRV the part number is INK413. We already have our front bar on, we are going to show you how we put the last Foot Pack together and then how we mount the Crossbar. The first thing we will do is take the Foot Pack and we have alredy got our plate in place, so we are just going to slip that on, and then adjust it until it pops down into place. I have already tightened down side, we are first going to measure our that spread, before we tighten down that bolt in there. We want 35 7/8 inches between the two, so we are just a little off. We are just going to keep adjusting until it is in the right spot. Then we can take our included Allen Key, and again with this bolt here, we will just tighten that down, so the Foot Pack is here and it stays in place. Now we will take our rubber bottom and we are just going to fit that on the bottom of the Foot Pack and we will take our clamp and do our bolt here on the end.

Roadmaster Tow Bar Wiring Kit Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

On this 2014 Honda CRV we're going to review and install the Road Master universal high power diode wiring kit, part number RM-154. With this part number this is what we get. First off we have our diodes right here in the center. This will actually mix our inputs into the factory wire harness. We also have some butt connectors here to make some wire connections if we need to. We also have a ring terminal here for our ground to go into the sheet metal, typically behind the tail light. We have a length of wire about 30 feet long that will reach from the front of the vehicle to the back of the vehicle. We have a short distance of lumen material to help protect the wires going around corners or when the wire is visible maybe just to hide the colors. Lastly, going between your RV and your towed vehicle, in this case our CRV, will be this extension piece right here that will go between the vehicle and the CRV and of course some zip ties help hold it in place.

Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

On this 2014 Honda CRV, we're going to show you a Glacier Chains Snow Cable Chains, part number PW2016C. On our CRV, we're working with a tire size of 215 by 70 by R16. First off, the construction of the crossbar here is built with a cable right here, on top it's got the rollers to dig into the ice and snow and work with the tire as needed to get traction. This is all cable design, which works with the specifications recommended in the owner's manual as well. This is a class S chain, so works great with vehicles with limited tire clearance between the tire and the bodywork and suspension components. It also has a built in tensioner right here to take up most of the slack on the outside. When you install it, this is front part. When you install it this always goes towards the front of the tire or the front of the vehicle.

Inno Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we're test fitting the Inno Tire Hold. This is a platform-style 3-bike rack. It's been designed for use with 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. The part number on it is INH305-306. The Tire Hold has a lot of great features about it, one of them being its ability to tilt away from the vehicle even with the bike loaded. Lever right down here, we'll pull on that, allow that to tilt on away.

Yakima HoldUp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV, we're test fitting the Yakima Holdup. This is a platform-style, two-bike rack, designed to fold away from the vehicle and also fold up to the vehicle. The part number on it, Y02443. This has been designed for use in 2-inch hitches, and it uses a series of cradles and a front wheel hook. Holds the bike in place with no frame contact. Not even room contact, except for a small cam-buckle strap here near the rear.

Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CR-V we're test fitting the Swagman Dispatch. This is a platform style 2 bike rack. It's rated for use with RV's and it's designed for use in 2" hitches, part number on it is S64684. Dispatch is going to use front and rear wheel cradles and a frame hook to hold our bikes in place. These are nice, sturdy, metal wheel cradles on each side. Each one of them are going to have a cam buckle strap. Just push in the lever and pull the strap on out and that's going to release it for you.

SportRack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we're test fitting the SportRack Ridge Swing. This is a swing-away-style 4-bike rack. Been designed for use in 2" hitches. The part number on it is SR2415. Now first and foremost, the swing-away feature. Let's take a look at that.

RoadMaster 6 Wire Flexo Coil Kit Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on this 2014 Honda CRV, we're going to show you the Roadmaster 6 Wire Flexo-coil kit, part number RM-146. Okay, this is what you get with the part number. We've got our flexible cord right here that constricts down to maybe a little over a foot, so it packs away real nice and easy; two six-pole ends that'll plug into two more six pole ends. One goes into your RV and the other end will go on to your towed vehicle. Now our case, our RV already has a six pole installed so we don't have to worry about doing that part, but this is also good to have on hand when that other part on the RV eventually wears out. Let's go ahead and install on our CRV.

SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Braking System Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on this 2014 Honda CRV we're going to show you this SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System part number SM99251. This is what the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO looks like when it's installed in the vehicle. As you can see you really can't see much at all which is a good thing so you don't have to worry about putting the bulky box between your brake pedal and your seat. Basically put your car in tow mode, hook it up to your RV and you're good to go. Let's go ahead and take a closer look at our components. Our first component is actually the part that's doing all the work, it's this air cylinder right here.

Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on this 2014 Honda CRV, we're going to show you the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit, part number RM-521567-5. This is what the base plate looks like when it's installed on the Honda CRV. What's nice is that it fits in the existing holes right here, so there's no modifications needed to the outside of the vehicle. We have our receiver openings right here with the removable arms that go in there that your tow bar eventually connects up to. You'll also have some tabs right here for your safety chains or cables. If we move over to the center, we have two supports here for your electrical connections. This will work with a four pole, six pole or even seven pole connector.

WeatherTech Cargo Floor Liner Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today, on our 2014 Honda CR-V, we're going to review and install the WeatherTech custom cargo liner part number WT42524, gray in color. This application is also available in black, part number WT40524, and tan, part number WT4154. As we can see the vehicle currently does not have a cargo liner in it, and we've got quite the buildup of dust, dirt and debris that happens, over time. Now let's go ahead and install the cargo liner. Our WeatherTech cargo liner is custom molded to precisely fit the vehicles interior trim panels. As we can see here, it fits nicely with the contours of the interior trim; additionally, it has that raised outer edge that will help contain that dirt, dust, and debris that will end up on the liner and keep it off the carpeting. Here in the main body of the cargo liner we've got a nice decorative pattern, and a no-slip surface to help keep our cargo from shifting and moving around.

Husky Front and Rear Floor Liners Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV, we're going to review an install of the Husky Weather Beater Custom Auto Floor Liner, part number HL98452, grey in color. This application is also available in black, part number HL98451, or tan, part number HL98453. Here we can see the older manufacturer's mat and all the dirt and debris that falls off around the mat, especially here, around the gas pedal and the manufacturer's foot rest. Let's go and remove the old mat. To remove the old mat, you simply unlock it here at the manufacturer's hold down points, pull it up and out of the vehicle. We're now ready to install the new Husky Liner. We'll take the liner and slide it in to position, noting that underneath the liner, we're going to have our special stay put nibs that will help hold in place.

SportRack Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we're going to be doing a test fit on the SportRack Vista, this is a folding cargo carrier capable of holding 500 pounds. It's been designed for use in 2 inch hitches the Part Number is SR9851. We've got the Vista loaded down with 100 pounds as you can see. This is going to give us a nice stable ride for whatever we're going to be hauling. As compared to some of the cargo carriers rather that are installed and secured with the hitch pin and clip. This on uses an anti-rattle bolt so it really stabilizes everything.

SportRack Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CR-V were going to be test fitting the SportRack Vista cargo carrier. This measures 20 wide my way, 60 wide your way. Its going to give us ample room to remove some of that stuff out of our car to give us more room for passengers or pets. Weve got it loaded with 100 pounds here. Its designed for use with 2" hitches, and they use an anti-rattled bolt as you can see. Thats going to give us a real nice steady platform as were heading down the road.

Rhino Rack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CR-V were going to be doing a test fit of the Rhino Rack folding and tilting 4-bike rack. This is part number RBC044. Its been designed for use in 1 or 2 hitches, so its nice and adaptable. As you can see, weve got 4 bike positions here. Each position is going to have 3 straps to hold your bike in place. Weve got 2 here on the top and then theres also anti-sway cradle, which is going to help reduce that bike movement as we go down the road. These rubberized straps kind of in a link style; plenty of different connection points there that help fit a wide variety of frames sizes.

SportRack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today we're going to be taking a look and doing a test fit on a SportRack Ridge. This is a folding and tilting 5 bike rack. The part number on it is SR2405. As you can see, the Ridge is going to have 10 sets of cradles here to hold 5 bikes. One side's going to be for our standard frame cradle. While the opposing cradle on that same set will be the frame cradle and also an anti-sway cradle.

Thule Roof Rack Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CR-V, we're going to be doing a test fit of the Thule AeroBlade load bars, and rapid traverse reflex system. The part numbers THARB53, TH480R, and THKIT1691. If you look back over here, since you've just seen the one on the top of the vehicle that was already installed and placed on there, we'll show you how to put it together, and place the one on the back. There is a few things we'll go over as far as explaining the parts to you, and what we've already done with the one that's on there. What you see here is going to be your foot pack, which is going to be your custom fit to your vehicle. This is going to be THKIT61691.

Kuat NV Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we're doing a test fit on the Kuat NV. This is a platform-style 4-bike rack, been designed for use in 2" hitches. The part number on it in the black and chrome is N105-107. This is also available in a gun metal gray and orange; that part number is N101-103. Now the NV's a nice bike rack, a few different reasons there. The first that a lot of people like is going to be the rear wheel strap and the front wheel hook are the only two points of contact really that we're going to have with the bike other than our front wheel cradle down low there.

Thule Sprint Roof Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we're going to be doing a test fit of the Thule Sprint. This is going to be your roof-top mounting fork bike rack. As you can see, we've already got our Thule arrow blades up here and installed in the vehicle. We're going to show you how this fits up there and looks with a bike on it. This will be part number TH528. Let's get it up here and show you how it's done.

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V - Hidden Hitch

Today, on this 2014 Honda CRV, we're going to show you part number 90089. This is a Hidden Hitch 1-1/4" Class II receiver hitch. This is what the hitch looks like when installed on the CRV. We'll take a closer look at it. You'll see this is our 1-1/4" receiver hitch. It's ready for a 350 lbs tongue weight for pushing down and 3,500 lbs total trailer weight.

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V - Draw-Tite

Today on this 2014 Honda CRV we're going to show you Part Number 36520. This is a Draw Tite Class 2 Inch and 1/4 Receiver Hitch. All right this is what the hitch looks like when installed on the CRV. Take a closer look at it and see this is our inch and 1/4 receiver hitch, it's rated for 350 pounds tonne weight pushing down and 3,500 pounds total trailer weight. We've got loops here for our safety chains, this uses a half inch diameter pin and clip. Okay.

Saris Freedom SuperClamp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we will be test fitting the Saris Freedom Superclamp platform-style 2-bike rack. That's part number SA4025. This can be used for either 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. We've got a 2" hitch here today so we can go ahead and begin by inserting our shank into our receiver. Now we'll line our pinholes up. That looks pretty good.

Saris Freedom Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we will be test fitting the Saris Freedom tilting platform-style 4-bike rack. That's part number SA4414B. This is for 2" hitches so we've got a 2" hitch here today. We can go ahead and begin by inserting our shank into our receiver. We'll line up our pinholes. That actually looks pretty good.

Rola 22x59 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2015 Honda CRV, we will be test fitting the Rola cargo carrier, that's part number 59502. Its dimensions are 22 by 59. It has a max capacity of 600 pounds and it's for 2-inch hitches only. We've got a 2-inch hitch here today. We can go ahead and begin by inserting our shank into our receiver. We'll line up our pinholes.

Pro Series 24x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we will be test fitting the Pro Series cargo carrier. That's part number 63153. Its dimensions are 24 by 60, it has a max capacity of 500 pounds, and it's for 2" hitches only. We've got a 2" hitch here today so we can go ahead and begin by inserting our shank into our receiver. We'll line our pinholes up. Once we get those lined up we'll take our pin and clip.

Curt 19x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we will be test fitting the CURT folding aluminum cargo carrier. That's part number C18100. Now its dimensions are 19 by 60, it has a max capacity of 500 pounds, and it's for 2" hitches only. We've got a 2" hitch here today so we can go ahead and begin by inserting our shank into our receiver. We'll line our pinholes up. Then we'll take our pin and clip.

Curt 17x46 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we will be test fitting the CURT cargo carrier. That's part number C18145. Its dimensions are 17 by 46 and it can be used for 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. It has a max capacity of 500 pounds. We can go ahead and begin by inserting our shank into our receiver. Once we get our pinholes lined up we'll take our included anti-rattle bolt and thread that through.

Rola Dart Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we will be test fitting the Rola Dart folding cargo carrier. That's part number 59550. Its dimensions are 23 by 56, it has a max capacity of 450 pounds, and it's for 2" hitches only. We've got a 2" hitch here today. We can go ahead and begin by inserting our shank into our receiver. The next step is we'll go ahead and line our pinholes up.

Saris Axis Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV, we'll be test fitting the Saris Axis Tilting 2 Bike Rack, that's part number SA832. This can be used for either 1 1/4 or 2 inch hitches as you can see with this little adapter here using for our 2 inch hitch here today. We'll go ahead and start by inserting our shank into our receiver. All right we'll line up our pin holes, that looks pretty good then we'll take our included anti rattle bolt and clip, hand tighten that and then we'll take our socket wrench and tighten that the rest of the way down. By tightening this it's going to help reduce the play and the rattle within our hitch and our bike rack, nice thing about the anti rattle bolt. We'll put our clip into place and we'll take a few measurements. Starting with our nearest point it's going to be about 7 1/2 inches from here to our bumper.

Saris Thelma Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV, we'll be test fitting the Saris Thelma Platform Style 3 Bike Rack, that's part number SA4239B. This can be used for either 1 1/4 or 2 inch hitches. We've got a 2 inch hitch here today, we can go ahead and begin by inserting our shank through our receiver, we'll line up our pin holes, all right then we'll take our anti rattle bolt, it's included with this bike rack, start threading that through and we'll take our socket wrench and tighten that the rest of the way down. Nice thing about this anti rattle bolt it's going to help reduce the play and the wobble within our hitch and our bike rack as you can see there. We'll put our clip in place and then we can take a few measurements. Starting with our nearest point looks like it's going to be from here to our bumper and that's going to be about 4 inches away. Overall we've added about 13 1/2 inches to our vehicle and for our ground clearance looks like about 13 1/2 inches right here.

Pro Series Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we will be test fitting the Pro Series Solo cargo carrier. That's part number PS1040100. Its dimensions are 31 by 47 and it has a max capacity of 400 pounds, and it's for 2" hitches only. We can go ahead and begin by inserting our shank into our receiver. We'll line our pinholes up. That looks pretty good.

MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we will be test fitting the MaxxTow aluminum cargo carrier. That's part number MT70108. Its dimensions are 20 by 47, it has a max capacity of 500 pounds, and it's for 2" hitches only. We can go ahead and begin by inserting our shank into our receiver. We'll line our pinholes up. Then we'll take our included pin and clip and we'll run that through, put our clip on.

MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we will be test fitting the MaxxTow cargo carrier. That's part number MT70107. Its dimensions are 17 by 50, it has a max capacity of 500 pounds, and it's for 2" hitches only. We can go ahead and begin by inserting our shank into our receiver. We'll line our pinholes up. Then we'll take our included pin and clip.

Detail K2 20x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we will be test fitting the Detail K2 folding cargo carrier. That's part number K2HCC602. Its dimensions are 20 by 60, it has a max capacity of 500 pounds, and it's for 2" hitches only. We can go ahead and begin by inserting our shank into our receiver. We'll line our pinholes up. Then we'll take our pin and clip.

Curt 24x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we will be test fitting the CURT folding cargo carrier. That's part number C18153. Now its dimensions are 24 by 60, it has a max capacity of 500 pounds, and it's for 2" hitches only. We can go ahead and begin by inserting our shank into our receiver. We'll line our pinholes up. Once we get that lined up we'll take our pin and clip.

Roadmaster Base Plate Kit Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on this 2014 Honda CRV, we're going to install part number RN-521567-4. This is a Road Master Easy Forward base plate kit with removable arms. Let's go ahead and show the operation of the base plate. These are the removable arms. This tab right here lines up with the slot on the inside. Then rotate it and this pin will lock into place.

Hopkins Tail Light Wiring Kit Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

All right, today on our 2014 Honda CRV, we're going to install part number HM55999, the Hopkins Universal Taillight Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles. All right to start off, we need to go ahead and open up the back hatch. Next we'll go ahead and remove the taillights. We need an 8mm socket to remove the hardware. Just those two bolts and then go ahead and rock the light loose from back here and then pull in the direction straight back but you need to work around the prop here and it will come off. You can see the guide right here, this is the guide that just pulls straight off.

Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today in our 2014 Honda CRV, well be installing the Roadmaster Fusemaster Bypass part number RM76511. Now for this application, well be removing the number 19 fuse which is also labeled as ACC. The fuse panel is on the drivers side above the kick panel behind the parking brake pedal. Once you locate the 7.5 amp fuse, well go ahead and remove it. Well go ahead and set the older manufacturer fuse aside as well need to go with the taller 7.5 mini fuse.Now before I put the fuse into our fuse holder here on our switch wiring harness, we need to install the pins into the fuse box and install our switch into the dash. First, we can go ahead and remove the wiring harness from the switch.

Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on this 2014 Honda CRV were going to install part number C56158 from Curt. This is a T-Wiring harness for the four pole flat trailer connector. To get access to our wiring harness we need to go ahead and open up the back hatch. To start off well go ahead and remove all the floor covers. Next well go ahead and take off this threshold, under is a couple of plastic fasteners that we have to remove. Now to remove these you actually push down on the center and then pop them loose. If you can, sometimes this looks easier than it is, well pull back the weather strip then we can reach underneath here and pop it loose. Well just use a plastic pry bar and kind of work our way around.

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V - Curt

Today on this 2014 Honda CRV, we're going to install part number C11555 from Kurt 00:00:08. This is a class one, inch and a quarter receiver hitch. This is what the hitch looks like when it's installed on the CRV. Next we'll give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories, such as a bicycle rack or cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outside edge of the bumper comes out to about six inches. From the top receiver opening down to the ground, turns out to be about 12 inches. Now we'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. To install our hitch, we need to go ahead and get our car ready.

Hopkins Tail Light Wiring Kit Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

All right, today on this 2014 Honda CRV, we're going to install part number HM56304. This is a Hopkins Custom Tail Wiring Kit for towed vehicles. All right, our first step is to go ahead and open up the back hatch, and then we have to remove the tail lights. There's two fasteners that we have to remove. We'll use an 8 mm socket on these. Just kind of pull back. Kind of rock it back and forth so it comes loose.

Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we're going to install part number RM-88400. This is the Roadmaster brake light relay kit for towed vehicles from Roadmaster. The first we need to do is find the cold side of the brake switch, which means the wire that we need to use only is active when we hit the brake pedal. We'll also have to remove this panel right here, a little knob, twist it and it comes down and pull off to the side. We'll follow our brake pedal up to our switch right here and you can see the wires coming out of the back of the switch. We'll take a tester and ground to the sheet metal underneath and we'll go ahead and test the blue wire to verify that's the right wire. That's the cold side of the brake switch. We'll cut that in half and put a butt connector on each side.

Roadmaster 12 Volt Outlet Kit Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

All right, today in a 2014 Honda CR-V, we're going to install part number RM-9332. This is 12-O outlet kit, ready for 20 amps. Right now outlet kit is designed to work with the fuse panel. In this case we're going to use a fuse that's underneath the dash. If you're in a vehicle set up to be pulled behind an RV, we'll go ahead and look for a fuse. Now in this case, our key will be in the first notch when you turn it. So, we'll go ahead and use a fuse. In this case, we're going to test fuse number 14, which is easy to get to, and it's just your seat heaters.

Blue Ox Patriot Proportional Braking System Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on this 2014 Honda CRV we're going to install part number BRK2012. This is the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency Portable Braking System. The Blue Ox Patriot braking system gives you a synchronized, reliable braking for your towed vehicle with a built-in battery back up. The Patriot includes a wireless radio frequency remote controller that mounts in the cab and plugs into your 12-volt outlet of your RV. The gain knob allows you to adjust the amount of braking pressure. The higher of a number that you set, the more pressure will be applied to your brakes in your towed vehicle. The manual override lever activates the towed vehicle brakes when pressed.

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on this 2014 Honda CR-v, we're going to install part number BX2258. This is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit with removable arms. We'll line this up with slot on the inside and push it in until this compresses and lock here and then rotate it. Then it will automatically lock into place. Then to unlock it, you pull on the ring here, twist it back, and pull out. We need to remove the bumper cover itself, so we need to get underneath the hood and remove some fasteners. First off, one, two, three, four fasteners.

Blue Ox Tow Bar Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on this 2014 Honda CR-V, we're going to install part number BX7365. This is the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar, rated at 6500 pounds. First, thing we need to do is to check the difference between the height of our tow vehicle, our CR-V, and the hitch on our motor home. It looks like we've got about 16 inches from our tow bars, which is about the center of the pin hole, down to the ground. Let's check the center of our hitch on our RV, it's about 19 inches. We want to double check our label on our tow bar, it has a difference of 4 inches max, either straight out from the tow bar to the RV or our RV can be about 4 inches higher.

Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we're going to install part number 118561. This is a Tow Ready T1 Wiring Harness with a four pull flat. First thing we need to do is open up the back hatch and remove the spare tire cover. Then we're going to remove the threshold. We'll first need to remove two push pin fasteners. To remove these fasteners we'll need to use a small drill bit.

Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV, we'll be installing the Roadmaster InvisiBrake supplemental braking system for towed vehicles part number RM-8700. Now to begin the install, the Roadmaster InvisiBrake system will need to find a suitable mounting location for the InvisiBrake box. On this application, we're going to mount it on the driver's side underneath the driver's seat and we move the seat all the way forward the InvisiBrake box will sit underneath the seat and not come in contact with the seat whether it's move forward or backward. Before we mount the box, we want to make all of our wiring and vacuum line connections first. Next, we'll take the L-bracket and attach it to the brake pedal using the hardware provided. We'll start with the L-bracket at the furthest setting from the firewall laying out the cable as it will route along the firewall and over towards the driver's side threshold. Now, we have a good idea of where the cable will route and our pulley will sit, we'll need to mount the air cylinder. The air cylinder will mount underneath the threshold for the second row seating.

Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today in our 2014 Honda CRV, well be installing the Roadmaster Tow Bar Wiring Kit with bulb and socket, part number RM-155. To begin our install, well first need to remove the tail light assemblies. To remove the tail light assemblies, well open up the rear hatch and then remove the two fasteners that secure the tail light assembly to the body. Next, well go ahead and gently remove the tail light assembly from its position releasing the fasteners and being careful not to break the alignment tabs underneath. When the tail light assembly is pulled out, we can see the back of the tail light assemblies where well mount the bulb and socket.To mount the bulb and socket well first need to drill a hole under the back of the tail light assembly as per the instructions. Well use a 1-inch hole saw.

Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today in this 2014 Honda CRV, we're going to install part number 90885 from Tekonsha. This is the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller. To help install our brake controller, we're going to use the installation kit, part number ETBC7. We're also going to use part number 18136, the no-drill mounting bracket, the long version. We'll start off that part first. We'll go ahead and put the bracket on top of the hitch.

Thule AeroBlade Podium Roof Rack Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today, on our 2014 Honda CR-V, we'll be test fitting the Thule AeroBlade Podium Roof Rack system using part numbers THARB47, TH460R, and THKIT3118. With our roof rack system assembled according to the instructions, we'll begin our test fit by removing the tabs on top of our side rails. Once we have those removed, we can then remove the rubber tabs on the insides of our side rails. We'll take our front bar and place it onto the front part of our roof. We can adjust the feet as necessary to sit on top of our side rails, and we also want to make sure that we have even bar overhang on each side of our vehicle. Once we have them set in the right place, we'll make sure all the holes are in line, and then, we'll tighten the 2 Allen bolts inside each foot pack. Then, we'll grab our bolts and place the bolts on the backside of our foot pack, screwing them into the mounting points on our side rail. We'll do this for both sides of our vehicle. Once we have the front taken care of, we can then grab our rear bar and place it onto the rear part of our roof.

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Honda CR-V - Curt

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV we're going to be installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver in the Class 3 with a 2-inch opening on the receiver, part number C13119. Here's what our hitch looks like installed on our vehicle. Now we'll go ahead and give you a couple measurements in helping you choose some accessories for your hitch, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the top of the opening in the receiver to the ground is approximately 13-3/4 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the bumper is approximately 2 inches, but this hitch receiver extends approximately 1/2 inch past the edge of the bumper. Let's go ahead and install our hitch. To begin with, we're going to need to remove the underbody panel from this vehicle. To do this, we'll need to remove a total of 10 fasteners.

U-Ace 3D Kagu Custom Front and Rear Floor Liners Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today, on our 2014 Honda CRV well be test fitting the U-ACE 3D KU custom model floor liners, with max spider grip, tri-layer for the front and rear, in black, part number L1HD04301509. This kit is also available in grey with part number L1HD04301501, and in beige with part number L1HDO4301502. Well begin our test fit here in the front, on the drivers side. We will start off by removing the previous mat. Well take our new U-Ace floor liner and fit it into position. One of the first things we noticed about this mat was the heel pad here on the front driver side. This will provide some extra grip to keep your heel from slipping. The precision molded mat covers a maximum floor area, and the raised edges keeps spills and melted snow from reaching onto your carpet.

U-Ace 3D Kagu Custom Cargo Floor Liner Review - 2014 Honda CR-V

Today on our 2014 Honda CRV, we will be testing the U-Ace 3-D Kagu custom area floor liner in black with part number M1HD0431309. This is also available in gray with part number M1HD0431301 and in beige with part number M1HD0431302. Here in the cargo area of our vehicle, we will begin our test by laying in our new U-Ace liner. We will push it down into position for a good fit. All around the edge of our cargo mat we have raised containment walls. This will help keep spills, melted snow and other types of materials from reaching on to our carpet.