2017-2021 Honda CRV Trailer Hitch and Trailer Lights Installation-2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021How to

In this video I go through installing a trailer hitch onto a 2019 Hinda CRV. I also add wiring to run the trailer lights.
Links to the products used in the video,
Hitch - amzn.to/3X2NTq1
Light wiring - amzn.to/3V0AtrX

[@shadowguy420]

I'm about to do the same install on 2020 Honda Pilot for my travel across 2500 miles DC to CA. Your video helped shave off some doubts/questions I had to get it done right. Thanks for your video.

[@craftzmanchris9859]

No problem! Thanks for the feedback!

[@lilreagreg28]

The best. I followed the way you installed your harness. It truly works

[@craftzmanchris9859]

Awesome!

[@warrenlun2903]

Took me about an hour and a half to install with no problems. (sorry, I work slow and meticulous). I got the hitch on by just loosening the rear muffler hanger only. Tight spot, but got my fasteners threaded, tightened and torqued. I'm 74, so it was no problem working on a blanket on the ground. Thanks for the info.

[@craftzmanchris9859]

Very nice! I hope I am still wrenching at 74!

[@horsdevors4559]

Just finished installing the same hitch on my 2019 CRV. It took me about an hour and a half. I haven't done the wiring yet. I'll do that another day. Oh, by the way, I'm 79 years old.

[@craftzmanchris9859]

Nice work! Hopefully my video helped!

[@BTcycle]

This was my weekend project and I had a difficult time with the rubber mounts. But after a while, I was able to get enough clearance space to fasten the bolts. Probably the most time spent was getting those 4 bolts secured. Thank you for sharing your tutorial because the manual wasn't very clear with each step.

[@craftzmanchris9859]

No problem, thanks for the kind words!

[@davidsouthwick4551]

Your video helped me to install my hitch. Thank you.

[@potaylo]

Thanks that was a good video. One thing mentioned in another video was they used a cargo strap to manage the careful lowering of the exhaust components. That must have been a Houdini moment getting the 4 bolts attached by yourself.

[@craftzmanchris9859]

HAHA! Yes, it took lots of grunting!

[@alnahian8435]

Good work!

[@craftzmanchris9859]

Thanks!

[@Azureecosse]

I have a 2020 Northern Euro spec CRV 1.5 T manual transmission its rated to tow 4400llbs, I have Thule tow hitch installed and tow a 3100llb Leisure caravan, it tows really nice ,I am surprised the CRV in the USA has such a low towing limit.

[@craftzmanchris9859]

So am I... It's rather disappointing...

[@zachary7042]

The US towing standards are more stringent largely because people trailer at much higher speeds in the US, the European and US model of this car are likely the same aside from a few minor regional changes.

[@joshproulx1824]

Thanks for this vid brother!

[@craftzmanchris9859]

No problem 👍

[@dennisbambilla6424]

Thank you, great video ,keep up the good work. Juat wondering if you have thw link for thw wiring harness? Thanks

[@craftzmanchris9859]

Sure do! This is the one I used. amzn.to/3V0AtrX It works great!

[@craftzmanchris9859]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@georgesmith9178]

Thank you. Thumbs up. Just a quick note. If I am only transporting something during the day, can I skip the wiring part? That would make things so much easier. Thanks in advance for the response.

[@craftzmanchris9859]

I believe you would need functioning trailer lights no matter what.

[@jonwiersig5800]

Thanks for the video. Do you know if the wiring harness will work with a Honda CR-V with FWD, NOT AWD? It sounds like FWD CR-Vs many not have the connection taped up.

[@craftzmanchris9859]

To be honest I have no idea but I would imagine it would. It is pretty simple to pop a few of the interior trim pieces off and take a look before hand. If the taped up plug is not there, they typically make an in line plug that you can plug in line with your tail light wiring harness. Without doing research, I'm not sure if they make something like that for the CR-Vs but it could be something to look into. Good luck!

[@jonwiersig5800]

@@craftzmanchris9859 Thanks for your quick reply. Today I popped off some of the interior trim. As you suggested, it was easy. However, there is no taped up plug. Neither Curt nor Tekonsha claim to have a custom wiring harness that will work with my 2023 Honda CR-V. My local Uhaul dealer says they can handle wiring my car for trailer lights, even if it takes splicing wires, so I am going to install the hitch and let them do the wiring. Thanks again!!!

[@yourpcmd]

What lights did you have on the trailer?

[@craftzmanchris9859]

I don't remember exactly but that are sealed LED lights. The only way to go on trailer lights.

[@ChrisWang0717]

I'm stuck at first step😂can't get the rubber off

[@craftzmanchris9859]

The rubber hangers or the trim in the trunk? WD-40 helps get the hangers off but it's still a pain in the butt.