If your CR-V has the factory tow prep connector, this harness installs cleanly — no splicing required. That said, Honda did not make access simple. This is an interior trim removal job, not a five-minute plug-in. Here’s how it’s done properly. Step 1: Clear the Cargo Area Open the tailgate and remove all floor coverings and cargo trays. Remove the fasteners securing the rear scuff panel (the plastic trim at the hatch opening).Pull outward at the bottom first, then lift up to

Installing a Trailer Hitch on a 2017–Current Honda CR-V Installing a trailer hitch on a 2017 or newer Honda CR-V is more involved than simply bolting something underneath the vehicle. To ensure proper fitment, clean appearance, and long-term durability, we follow a detailed, vehicle-specific process. Here’s what that looks like. 1. Creating Safe Working Clearance To properly position the hitch, we first create room underneath the rear of the CR-V. This involves carefully lowe