[xoxhix]

Has anyone come up with a clever way to remove the cover over what used to be the spare tire space and use that space as a trunk? It doesn't seem like a hard job for someone with body work experience.

 

[TheDarkKnight]

What is this empty spot in trunk floor tool area? 2020...

I asked the dealer what is supposed to go here and they were not sure. I couldn't find anything in the owners manual. Not sure what tool or thing goes here (empty spot on the left), any ideas? P.S. The trunk floor panel doesn't open up since this is where the battery is stored. There is a...

www.crvownersclub.com

Older thread here with a good bit of discussion if you are interested....

 

[xoxhix]

I don’t know what goes in the empty space. My brand new CR-V Hybrid has the same empty space. I did, however, cut the plastic rivets between the top and the bucket, took the bucket out and made enough room for a small toolkit and first aid kit that sit on the tire lnflator.

 

[Sturgphish]

I don’t know what goes in the empty space. My brand new CR-V Hybrid has the same empty space. I did, however, cut the plastic rivets between the top and the bucket, took the bucket out and made enough room for a small toolkit and first aid kit that sit on the tire lnflator.

I’m using the storage opening under the rear deck where the compressor and slime are for tire change tools. The space, with the compressor in place, is large enough for a bottle jack, lug wrench, tire chocks, air pressure gauge and a small towel. I also have a spare that I can mount outside in a hitch receiver or inside straped down
Jim

 

[StanLee]

I’m using the storage opening under the rear deck where the compressor and slime are for tire change tools. The space, with the compressor in place, is large enough for a bottle jack, lug wrench, tire chocks, air pressure gauge and a small towel. I also have a spare that I can mount outside in a hitch receiver or inside straped down
Jim

If you installed the hitch yourself, where did you buy it, how difficult was it (lessons learned?) and how long did it take? I'm thinking about buying a spare tire trailer hitch for road trips where there is little to no cell coverage. Just investigating costs and level of difficulty for a weekend "do it yourself guy".

 

[Sturgphish]

I bought the hitch off of etrailer, part # e98848. The hitch was well made and has a nice finish. No modifications were needed for the hitch. I think it was ~ $165. The video available on etrailer does a good job instructing the installation process and the instructions are better than average. Dropping the exhaust is a must. A ratchet strap from suspension members works good to support the exhaust. I drove the car up onto a set of ramps. Silicon spray on the rubber exhaust hangers makes the partial removal easier.
I used a Dremel with a cutoff blade to trim the lower fascia. I was working alone and used a jackstand to support one side of the hitch. The passenger’s side I supported with the muffler. The “wings” that attach to the unibody frame flare outward. Once the bolts a through the holes in the frame and you’ve got the hitch in position lift one side into place a get a nut started then start a nut on the other side. Ensuring the plate is on the driver’s side of the recovery loop, wiggle jiggle pull and push to get the hitch into position over the two remaining bolts, running the pre-existing nuts up by hand but still not seated. Install the remailing two nuts and the bolt/nut that attached the hitch to the recovery loop. Once in position torque down the 4 nuts, 59 ft-lbs and the loop to 110 ft-lbs.
A second set of hands would make the positioning a lot easier.
The tire rack from Amazon $70
Amazon.com: SKYMIRO Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Mount Carrier 21.7 Inch High Tire Rack Holder Black Folding Bracket Universal Fit for RV SUV ATV UTV Cars with Standard 2'' Receiver : Automotive
You will need to buy the bolts to mount the tire to the carrier
Jim

 

[StanLee]

Many thanks for the very detailed description. Your tips and the etrailer video installation on a 2022 CRV helped me to see if this is within my skill set to try out.

 

[Happyhybrid]

I recall reading we are not supposed to store stuff above the tire inflator, but its unclear why not. There is a fairly good size compartment there which looks useful as a tool box, emergency flares, and the like. I agree the space is rather poorly engineered, but, since they did such a good job with the rest of the engineering, I wont be "nit Picky". Other that a possible void of warranty (unlikely), I cant see why you cant modify this space to accomodate your storage needs. Do be careful of a battery, which I understand is stored below this compartment. Use your creativity, its your car.

 

[Sturgphish]

Here is a couple of pictures of what I keep in the compartment

Here is a couple of pictures of what I keep in the compartment

 

[patruns]

Here is a couple of pictures of what I keep in the compartment

Here is a couple of pictures of what I keep in the compartment

I don't see anything.....

 

[Sturgphish]

I don't see anything.....

I don't see anything.....

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