What is the OEM hitch receiver tongue weight rating?

We bought a new CR-V this past summer and got the Honda OEM hitch from the dealer. I had it installed recently and noticed a sticker on the hitch receiver showing a tongue weight rating of 100 lbs and a towing max of 1,000 lbs. I should’ve checked the specs before buying and installing it. I want to use it with a carrier, shelf, or bike rack, but at 100 lbs, it feels almost useless.

This is why I’m going with an aftermarket option. Still deciding which one to get.

I know someone with a similar setup who uses a hitch and carrier on a hybrid to haul deer after hunting. No issues so far.

Isn’t the tongue weight rating usually tied to the tow rating, which is about 10%? You’ll likely be fine with your hitch for what you plan to do.

Sterling said:
Isn’t the tongue weight rating usually tied to the tow rating, which is about 10%? You’ll likely be fine with your hitch for what you plan to do.

100 lbs is exactly 10% of 1,000 lbs.

@Shai
True, but my point is that the calculation is for safe towing limits, not necessarily the maximum the hitch itself can handle.

The force a 1,000-pound trailer exerts on a hitch while bouncing down the road often exceeds 100 lbs in short bursts. A bike carrier should be fine for your needs. Just keep in mind that carriers and shelves create additional leverage on the hitch, which could lead to overloading with heavier objects.

My partner absolutely refuses to let me install a hitch on our 2024 Hybrid. Luckily, I also have a Pathfinder with a 5,000-lb tow rating, so it can handle a mobility scooter on the carrier. I think the carrier sticker says the load limit is 250 lbs.

I’ve been using a bike rack and carrying multiple bikes without any issues. This seems like a non-issue to me.