do I need to install a hitch on my crv before buying this item?
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Not a ball, you will need one of the receivers that mount to the frame of your crv. The bike rack then, slides into the receiver.
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Yes, you do. The bike rack goes into the hitch - that's how it attaches to your vehicle.
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No, you don't need to remove the bumper. If you select the right model, the hitch receiver should fit right below the bumper after installation.
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Hi Cindy,CRV does not have tire on the back; therefore, I will not be able to answer with certainty but having said that, you might fit this even with tire on the back. There is about 10 clearance from the hitch joint and vertical bar. Even if it doesn't fit, you can add extender to your hitch, which might give you extra clearance. Hope this helps.
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The answer is no. The hitch is bolted to the shank. I purchased one of these & very satisfied.
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If your vehicle does not have a hitch RECEIVER you would have to have one installed. The wheelchair platform has the male end of the hitch/receiver. With the receiver installed on your vehicle all you need to do is slide the platform in place and pin it to secure it to the receiver.
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yes but you will need to purchase a cable separately. You can run a long cable through the hitch for extra security.
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to be safe I would get a couple extra inner tubes and a extra hitch, total about $25. other wise it is a good unit, should be no problem. tubes you can get anywhere the extra hitch you have to get from allen website.
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Yes. I bought this for my Honda CR-V with a class II 1.25" hitch. Fits snug and is built with excellent quality. The hitch insert is solid steel instead of rolled stock and will easily handle 300+ lbs.
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You would probably have to order an extension cable from Rear View Safety, to make the connection at the hitch. Check out their website.
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Yes, you will have to do that. That is an extra cost for the hitch and the installation of the hitch. I got mine at an independent truck accessories shop because the dealer's parts department would have charged much more. As an alternative you can buy a bike rack that actually attaches to the edges of the back door or trunk of your car. Look at Thule.com for their fitting guide and you will see different ways to carry a bike. The guide matches your car with the racks that will fit. You will be educated and not necessarily need to buy a Thule brand.
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I installed hitch by myself. This is separate thing: CURT 13068 Class III Receiver HitchAnd rack and hitch are incompatible, AllenSports declared that this bike rack is for 2" hitch but this is not true.
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Yes. Google CRV Roof rail installation instructions and you will see. I used a hacksaw and it was pretty easy. Hope this helps
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You need a standard square trailer hitch receiver--the thing that lets you tow a trailer. Most mechanics and most truck rental places (like uhaul) can install one.
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We have a cargo box that we have used on numerous vehicles including the CRV. The box we have uses mounting hardware that attaches to most cross bars. It takes me about five minutes to mount the box working by myself.
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It doesn't include a tow hitch. I'm sure you can buy a bracket to mount, you will have to petal a little harder to pull the added weight.
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No, i just own a hitch. BTW my assembly instruction badly photocopied manual was barely readable and unhelpful. The Hitch once assembled rocks, though heavy.
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Yes, the only thing you will need are the tools to install the hitch. The manufacture has a video on how to install. Good luck.