Officially Honda will tell you that you aren't supposed to tow anything with the 2016-22 HRVs in the US. But, if you scroll through this forum, you will find plenty of examples of people who have towed light trailers with the vehicle.
Towing a racing go kart
I've done some research and it appears that the 2016-2022 HRVs may only support a Class 1 (1.25") trailer hitch. Since some of these go karts weigh anywhere between 125-175lbs, am I out of luck with this vehicle?
Most of the carriers I'm seeing for this purpose seem to have 2" receivers and I don't want to take any obvious safety risks. Thanks in advance.
Most of the carriers I'm seeing for this purpose seem to have 2" receivers and I don't want to take any obvious safety risks. Thanks in advance.
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I've done some research and it appears that the 2016-2022 HRVs may only support a Class 1 (1.25") trailer hitch. Since some of these go karts weigh anywhere between 125-175lbs, am I out of luck with this vehicle?
- Rating: Class I
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 200 lbs
Your tongue weight should come in between 10 and 15 percent of the total weight of your loaded trailer, also known as your Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
I"ve towed with my HR-V for 8 years now, but keep it under 1,000 lbs gross trailer weight.
Thanks for this! I feel more confident now.Most of the weight of the go cart would be in the trailer, and not on the tongue as long as its balanced.
- Rating: Class I
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 200 lbs
Your tongue weight should come in between 10 and 15 percent of the total weight of your loaded trailer, also known as your Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
I"ve towed with my HR-V for 8 years now, but keep it under 1,000 lbs gross trailer weight.
This might be broad and depending on each usage type, but any particular towing equipment you can recommend for the HR-V?
We haul garbage to the transfer site once or twice a month. Did this with both our 2018 EX and our 2022 EX.
Got a Curt Class I hitch, with a custom harness. Using a trailer that weighs about 450lb. The garbage run is usually 6-8 bins weighing 75-100lbs each, and I recently hauled close to a thousand pounds of rubber mulch in it. Everything managed just fine, even on the freeway with the mulch.
Got a Curt Class I hitch, with a custom harness. Using a trailer that weighs about 450lb. The garbage run is usually 6-8 bins weighing 75-100lbs each, and I recently hauled close to a thousand pounds of rubber mulch in it. Everything managed just fine, even on the freeway with the mulch.
More frequent CVT fluid changes.any particular towing equipment you can recommend for the HR-V?
Are you talking about using a carrier of a trailer? A light trailer would certainly be OK... A carrier, I don't know, the Go Kart would probably be too heavy. I wouldn't put anything heavy on a carrier with a class 1 hitch.
I have a light weight 330lb aluminum trailer and keep the gross weight under 1,000 (700 cargo)
Compared to four 250 lb guys in the car, 1,000 in the trailer is way better as the weight is on the trailers wheels and axles
Yes they don’t officially allow it, but if you accelerate and decelerate slower it’s quite safe
Compared to four 250 lb guys in the car, 1,000 in the trailer is way better as the weight is on the trailers wheels and axles
Yes they don’t officially allow it, but if you accelerate and decelerate slower it’s quite safe
The carrier is what I originally had in mind, but it seems more risky, so I will likely go the trailer route. That's an important distinction, thanks.Are you talking about using a carrier of a trailer? A light trailer would certainly be OK... A carrier, I don't know, the Go Kart would probably be too heavy. I wouldn't put anything heavy on a carrier with a class 1 hitch.
I did however find a fairly inexpensive Draw-Tite class 3 hitch with a 2" attachment. Anyone have experience with this?
That sounds nice. Would you by any chance have a link or product name for it?I have a light weight 330lb aluminum trailer and keep the gross weight under 1,000 (700 cargo)
Compared to four 250 lb guys in the car, 1,000 in the trailer is way better as the weight is on the trailers wheels and axles
Yes they don’t officially allow it, but if you accelerate and decelerate slower it’s quite safe
I have a class 1 (1.25") hitch that I use for a bike rack with a max weight of about 100 lb and it's worked fine. I think tongue weight would be the main concern. As long as your trailer is balanced and most of the load is just being pulled, I would think a few hundred pounds would be felt by the engine and transmission, but shouldn't be a problem?I've done some research and it appears that the 2016-2022 HRVs may only support a Class 1 (1.25") trailer hitch. Since some of these go karts weigh anywhere between 125-175lbs, am I out of luck with this vehicle?
Most of the carriers I'm seeing for this purpose seem to have 2" receivers and I don't want to take any obvious safety risks. Thanks in advance.
The Honda HR-V is in itself a go kart.I've done some research and it appears that the 2016-2022 HRVs may only support a Class 1 (1.25") trailer hitch. Since some of these go karts weigh anywhere between 125-175lbs, am I out of luck with this vehicle?
Most of the carriers I'm seeing for this purpose seem to have 2" receivers and I don't want to take any obvious safety risks. Thanks in advance.
That sounds nice. Would you by any chance have a link or product name for it?
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Mine is over 20 years old now, 10' long.
The current model Cargomax is only 8' and 290lbs. All aluminum is nice
At first I wanted a trailer hitch I could carry 4 bikes, and did some reading. A class 1 hitch can only carry 2 bikes, I would need either a class 2 or 3 hitch for 4 bikes. But the force from the weight would create too much stress on the unibody and the hitch could twist or bend the bolts through the thin unibody of the HRV. I was warned not to do this, as the weigh and distance from the bumper would act as a lever that would risk structural failure. It’s not like a truck frame.The carrier is what I originally had in mind, but it seems more risky, so I will likely go the trailer route. That's an important distinction, thanks.
I did however find a fairly inexpensive Draw-Tite class 3 hitch with a 2" attachment. Anyone have experience with this?
I think you're using the word "bikes" when you really mean "motorcycles".At first I wanted a trailer hitch I could carry 4 bikes, and did some reading. A class 1 hitch can only carry 2 bikes, I would need either a class 2 or 3 hitch for 4 bikes. But the force from the weight would create too much stress on the unibody and the hitch could twist or bend the bolts through the thin unibody of the HRV. I was warned not to do this, as the weigh and distance from the bumper would act as a lever that would risk structural failure. It’s not like a truck frame.
No I meant 4 bicycles, you can get a 2” receiver that holds 4 bicyclesI think you're using the word "bikes" when you really mean "motorcycles".
I’ve never seen a 2” receiver that can hold 4 motorcycles, lol
Considering the average motorcycle weight 700 lbs, four of those on the HRV hitch would be a non starter.
The biggest problem with 4 bicycles is the distance as each bike adds another 1 foot further out, by the time you get to the 4th bike the 40 lbs bouncing up and down is a huge force
I really appreciate everyone's input. Lastly, has anyone experienced any drawbacks to having a tow hitch installed on their HRV? I'm just curious considering a majority of the time I won't even be hauling anything and I'm almost considering installing one as a nice to have if that makes sense.
Theoretically if you had a warranty issue they could claim you were towing. I’ve never heard of that happening, and you could always say it’s for your bicycle carrier
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