[crv383]

#11 • 34 mins ago (Edited)
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You will have to get on your hands and knees to see where you trimmed that sound deadening material. With regard to the facia, just make 2 parallel cuts and push/fold the plastic piece up behind the bumper facia. The Curt hitch crossbar is completely hidden.

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[crv383]

2017, see my signature. On a 2015, it looks like the crossbar will be visible regardless of what brand of hitch.

 

[crv383]

.................I am not worried about seeing the crossbar I just don't want to see sloppy or unprofessional looking holes in the under panel.

To do the hitch install on 2015 V, it looks like a large hole must be cut in the underside panel. It appears the hole would only be visible by getting down on your hands/knees to look or when the vehicle is on a lift. The crossbar will be visible.

 

[crv383]

These ???? would be the biggest difference maker.

 

[crv383]

Can you even see that panel without getting on your hands and knees?

It appears the Gen 4 V has weld nuts which makes the hitch bolt install much easier than the Gen 5 V. Four hands and weld nuts should make the Gen 4 hitch install a walk in the park.