What kind of bike rack can I use on my CR-V, and how many bikes can I haul?

This is a companion piece to the trailer hitch ratings post I made a few days ago. Given that the CR-V has a rear-opening hatch, choices in racks are limited. In the past, before I owned a CR-V, the bike rack I owned was sold by Trek, and would strap to your trunk lid.  The… Continue reading What kind of bike rack can I use on my CR-V, and how many bikes can I haul?

Trailer hitch ratings and classes for the Honda CR-V explained.

A question that comes up often is what the capacity of the hitch on the CR-V is rated at.  Honda’s OEM hitch is a Class I hitch.  I installed a Class III hitch on mine, to get the 2-inch receiver. But what does that mean in terms of capacity? Think of it this way–regardless of… Continue reading Trailer hitch ratings and classes for the Honda CR-V explained.