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Best Racks for Honda CR-V

Compatible products for 2017–2023 model years

100 compatible products verified

Fitment data verified by Jason Majewski, Automotive Engineer — sourced from manufacturer fit guides, installer databases, and cross-referenced across multiple sources.

Body Typesuv
Roof Typeraised rails
Factory RailsYes
Factory HitchNo
Max Roof Load
Compatible Products100

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Mounting Guide for Honda CR-V

What you need to know before installing a rack system

Roof Mounting

raised rails with factory rails

Your vehicle has raised roof rails — the most versatile mounting option. You need crossbars that clamp onto the raised rails. Top options: Thule Evo Raised Rail (710401) with WingBar Evo, or Yakima TimberLine towers with JetStream bars. No vehicle-specific fit kit required. Installation is tool-free and takes about 15-20 minutes.

Hitch Mounting

Aftermarket hitch required

For hitch-mount accessories (bike racks, cargo carriers), check whether your vehicle has a factory hitch receiver. If not, an aftermarket Class III hitch receiver (like CURT) can be installed — typically $150-300 for the hitch plus $100-200 for professional installation.

Compatible Products

Carry cargo on your roof

Yakima DryTop
87

Yakima

Yakima DryTop
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima DryTop$179
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$179
Arksen 43" Cargo Basket
83

What You Need

Arksen 43" Cargo Basket$69
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$69
Yakima OffGrid Extension
89

What You Need

Yakima OffGrid Extension$299
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$299
Yakima CBX 18
91

Yakima

Yakima CBX 18
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima CBX 18$1099
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1099

What You Need

Thule Outbound Cargo Bag$180
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$180
Thule Motion 3 L
88

Thule

Thule Motion 3 L
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule Motion 3 L$950
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$950
Thule Motion 3 XXL
90

Thule

Thule Motion 3 XXL
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule Motion 3 XXL$1350
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1350
Thule Motion 3 XL Low
87

What You Need

Thule Motion 3 XL Low$1150
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1150
Rhino-Rack XTray Small
87

Rhino-Rack

Rhino-Rack XTray Small
Good Fit

What You Need

Rhino-Rack XTray Small$399
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$399
Yakima GrandTour Lo
88

Yakima

Yakima GrandTour Lo
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima GrandTour Lo$849
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$849

What You Need

Yakima OffGrid Medium Basket$499
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$499

What You Need

Yakima OffGrid Large Basket$599
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$599

What You Need

Yakima LoadWarrior Cargo Basket$349
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$349
Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform
88

Rhino-Rack

Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform
Good Fit

What You Need

Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform$899
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$899
Front Runner Slimline II Full
93

Front Runner

Front Runner Slimline II Full
Good Fit

What You Need

Front Runner Slimline II Full$999
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$999
Front Runner Slimline II 3/4
91

Front Runner

Front Runner Slimline II 3/4
Good Fit

What You Need

Front Runner Slimline II 3/4$849
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$849
Thule Force XT L
84

Thule

Thule Force XT L
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule Force XT L$650
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$650
Thule Force XT Sport
80

What You Need

Thule Force XT Sport$600
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$600

What You Need

RoofPax Waterproof Rooftop Cargo Bag$69
Crossbars required (round or square)
Estimated Total$69

What You Need

Yakima SkyBox Carbonite 16$649
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$649

What You Need

Yakima SkyBox Carbonite 18$749
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$749

What You Need

Yakima SkyBox Carbonite 21$819
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$819

What You Need

Thule Motion 3 XXL (Black Glossy)$1250
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1250

What You Need

CURT 18100 Cargo Basket Rack$179
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$179
Thule Motion 3 XXL Low
93

What You Need

Thule Motion 3 XXL Low$1350
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1350
Rightline Gear Ace 2 Car Top Carrier
86

What You Need

Rightline Gear Ace 2 Car Top Carrier$99
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$99
Yakima EasyTop
83

Yakima

Yakima EasyTop
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima EasyTop$139
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$139
Thule Vector Alpine
95

Thule

Thule Vector Alpine
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule Vector Alpine$1500
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1500

What You Need

MeeFar XBEEK 20 Cu Ft Rooftop Bag$89
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$89
Thule Pulse 2 M
89

Thule

Thule Pulse 2 M
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule Pulse 2 M$450
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$450

Haul kayaks or canoes

What You Need

Yakima ShowDown Load-Assist Kayak/SUP Carrier$649
Crossbars required (round or square)
Estimated Total$649

What You Need

BougeRV Surfboard/Kayak Rack (1 pair)$49
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$49

What You Need

Malone Stinger Kayak Carrier$79
Crossbars required (round or square)
Estimated Total$79

What You Need

Inno Board Locker INA744$249
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$249
Yakima JayLow J-Cradle
85

What You Need

Yakima JayLow J-Cradle$209
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$209

What You Need

Yakima BowDown Kayak/SUP Mount$249
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$249
Malone J-Pro2 J-Cradle
79

What You Need

Malone J-Pro2 J-Cradle$109
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$109

What You Need

Malone AutoLoader XV J-Rack$199
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$199

What You Need

Malone DownLoader J-Style Kayak Carrier$149
Crossbars required (round or square)
Estimated Total$149

What You Need

Malone Telos XL Load Assist Module$349
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$349
Thule Hullavator Pro
95

What You Need

Thule Hullavator Pro$900
Crossbars required (round or square)
Estimated Total$900

What You Need

INNO INA453 Kayak Lifter$299
Crossbars required (round or square)
Estimated Total$299

What You Need

Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier$199
Crossbars required (round or square)
Estimated Total$199
Thule Hull-a-Port
89

Thule

Thule Hull-a-Port
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule Hull-a-Port$200
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$200
Thule DockGlide
91

Thule

Thule DockGlide
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule DockGlide$330
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$330

Carry skis & snowboards

What You Need

Thule SnowPack Extender (6 pair)$570
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$570
Thule SnowPack M
85

Thule

Thule SnowPack M
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule SnowPack M$370
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$370
Thule SnowPack L
87

Thule

Thule SnowPack L
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule SnowPack L$420
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$420

What You Need

Thule SnowPack Extender$570
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$570
Thule Tram
91

Thule

Thule Tram
Good Fit

Rooftop camping

What You Need

ARB Flinders Rooftop Tent$1689
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1689
Tuff Stuff Alpha II Clamshell

Tuff Stuff Overland

Tuff Stuff Alpha II Clamshell
Good Fit

What You Need

Tuff Stuff Alpha II Clamshell$3245
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3245

What You Need

iKamper Skycamp Mini 3.0$3995
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3995
CVT Wasatch Hardshell Large

Cascadia Vehicle Tents

CVT Wasatch Hardshell Large
Good Fit

What You Need

CVT Wasatch Hardshell Large$4499
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$4499
Roofnest Condor 2 Air

Roofnest

Roofnest Condor 2 Air
Good Fit

What You Need

Roofnest Condor 2 Air$3795
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3795

What You Need

Smittybilt Overlander XL Roof Top Tent$1580
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1580
Tuff Stuff Alpha Clamshell (Gray)

Tuff Stuff Overland

Tuff Stuff Alpha Clamshell (Gray)
Good Fit

What You Need

Tuff Stuff Alpha Clamshell (Gray)$3603
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3603
OVS Atlas Cantilever ABS

Overland Vehicle Systems

OVS Atlas Cantilever ABS
Good Fit

What You Need

OVS Atlas Cantilever ABS$2900
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$2900
CVT Mt. Hood Hardshell 60"

Cascadia Vehicle Tents

CVT Mt. Hood Hardshell 60"
Good Fit

What You Need

CVT Mt. Hood Hardshell 60"$3599
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3599
iKamper Skycamp 3.0

iKamper

iKamper Skycamp 3.0
Good Fit

What You Need

iKamper Skycamp 3.0$4595
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$4595
CVT La Sal Hardshell 50"

Cascadia Vehicle Tents

CVT La Sal Hardshell 50"
Good Fit

What You Need

CVT La Sal Hardshell 50"$3399
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3399
CVT Mt. Bachelor Softshell 48"

Cascadia Vehicle Tents

CVT Mt. Bachelor Softshell 48"
Good Fit

What You Need

CVT Mt. Bachelor Softshell 48"$1999
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1999
Tuff Stuff Ranger 65

Tuff Stuff Overland

Tuff Stuff Ranger 65
Good Fit

What You Need

Tuff Stuff Ranger 65$1705
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1705
Tepui Basin Wedge

Tepui

Tepui Basin Wedge
Good Fit

What You Need

Tepui Basin Wedge$3000
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3000

What You Need

Smittybilt Overland XL Hard Shell RTT$2500
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$2500

What You Need

Kabari SuperFly Hybrid$2495
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$2495

What You Need

Kabari Z Aluminum Z-Lift$4495
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$4495
Tuff Stuff Alpine 51 Hardshell

Tuff Stuff Overland

Tuff Stuff Alpine 51 Hardshell
Good Fit

What You Need

Tuff Stuff Alpine 51 Hardshell$4125
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$4125
CVT Mt. Shasta Softshell 56"

Cascadia Vehicle Tents

CVT Mt. Shasta Softshell 56"
Good Fit

What You Need

CVT Mt. Shasta Softshell 56"$2199
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$2199

What You Need

Smittybilt Gen2 Overlander Standard$1500
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1500

What You Need

ARB Simpson III Rooftop Tent with Annex$1789
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1789
Armadillo AX3

23ZERO

Armadillo AX3
Good Fit

What You Need

Armadillo AX3$4295
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$4295

Other compatible products

What You Need

Malone Maui-2 SUP Carrier$170
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$170
Malone Saddle Up Pro

Malone

Malone Saddle Up Pro
Good Fit

What You Need

Malone Saddle Up Pro$150
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$150

Frequently Asked Questions

What roof rack fits a Honda CR-V?

The Honda CR-V has raised roof rails (visible gap between rail and roof). Factory rails are present, so you need crossbars that clamp onto the rails (Thule WingBar Evo or Yakima JetStream are top choices). We found 100 compatible products.

Does the Honda CR-V come with factory roof rails?

Yes, the CR-V comes with factory-installed roof rails. These rails serve as mounting points for aftermarket crossbars. You still need crossbars — the rails alone won't hold cargo racks, bike racks, or carriers.

Do I need a hitch for a bike rack on a Honda CR-V?

The CR-V does not come with a factory hitch. You'll need an aftermarket hitch receiver installed (typically $150-300 plus installation) before using hitch-mount bike racks. Alternatively, roof-mount bike racks work with crossbars.

What crossbar system works with the Honda CR-V?

For the CR-V with raised rails, use Thule Evo Raised Rail feet (710401) with WingBar Evo crossbars, or Yakima TimberLine towers with JetStream bars. No vehicle-specific fit kit is needed — the feet clamp directly onto the raised rails.

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