Recommendations for Carrying 2 Inch Bike Rack in 1-1/4 Inch Hitch on 2021 Honda CR-V

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I HAVE 2021 NEW CRV. HAD TRAILER HITCH INSTALLED. IT IS TOO SMALL FOR MY THULE BIKE RACK THAT HONDA SOLD ME WITH MY FORMER HONDA PILOT. LOOKS LIKE I NEED MAYBE A 2” HITCH???

asked by: MO R

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You could use a hitch adapter like # HTAD which would allow you to install the bike rack designed for a 2 inch hitch in your existing 1-1/4 inch hitch, but there are a couple reasons why that isn't the greatest idea.

• Thule does NOT recommend using hitch adapters for their bike racks. Installing an additional component
between the hitch and the bike rack like an adapter will cause the rack to bounce and rattle more than it
would if it were installed directly into the hitch. This can damage the rack.

• Using the adapter will reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by half, from a likely 200 lbs down
to 100 lbs which means that the rack and the bikes combined weight can be no more than 100 lbs.
Exceeding that capacity could cause the hitch and/or its attachment points to the vehicle to fail resulting in
the loss of the bikes and rack, which would be bad.

The best practice would be to use a bike rack and hitch that are designed to work together. In your scenario, it would be more cost effective to replace the existing hitch with one that has a 2 inch receiver like the etrailer brand # e98848. You can always sell the hitch on your local buy/sell/trade website to defray some of the cost of the replacement hitch.

If you click the provided link, you can see a video showing my buddy Conner installing this hitch on a 2021 Honda CR-V like yours.

expert reply by: Mike L

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At this time (March 2023) the newest CR-V model we have an install video for the etrailer hitch part #e98848 is a 2022 model but I am sure we will get a 23' in relatively soon to do an install video. I can tell you though that this hitch does fit…

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Answer 2

The only trailer hitch options we currently have available for a 2023 Honda CR-V are from etrailer and Curt. I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98848 which has a hidden design so only the receiver will be visible. It offers a…

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Answer 3

We offer two Class III concealed hitch receivers that will fit your 2022 Honda CR-V. They each have a maximum tongue weight of 525 lbs and a maximum gross trailer weight of 3,500 lbs. They have the same style safety chain tabs. Both hitch receivers…

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Answer 4

The Kuat Transfer 3 Bike Rack #KU24FR cannot be used on 1-1/4" hitches and only comes equipped to be carried on a 2" receiver. If you need to carry 3 bikes on a vehicle with a 1-1/4" hitch there are not platform racks available for…

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Answer 5

We do have a concealed crosstube 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch that fits your 2020 Honda CR-V with the Curt part #C12169. I attached a picture that shows the hitch installed for you to check out as well as an install video as well.

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Answer 6

I would discourage the use of an adapter for use of 2 inch accessories in 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receivers. The reason is that the adapter places the carrier farther away from the rear of the vehicle and hitch, creating additional torque that 1-1/4…

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Answer 7

The only available 1-1/4" receiver Class II hitch for the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid currently is the Curt #C12169, but it's a great choice because of the durable powder coating that Curt uses on their hitches. If you don't already have a…

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Answer 8

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 9

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 10

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 11

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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