Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches

I recently purchased a new Ford Escape 2018. My previous Escape was a 2013 and, fortunately, I am able to use the same trailer hitch receiver. I needed a new hardware kit, and wiring harness, so I went to several on-line retailers but had little luck finding the hardware kit. I called etrailer to actually talk to a live human being. Brian M., was very helpful in getting the correct hardware kit. He also recommended the best wiring harness. I purchased a magnetic holder for the 4-pole flat connector and a Powerbuilt Trim Pad Remover to remove the trim on the Escape. Brian's positive attitude and helpfulness is why I made the purchases I did. He kept in touch, via email, about the status of my order and shipment. The products are good quality and will be easy to install, I hope. A shop will be installing the hitch receiver. (They installed the receiver on my last Escape, but they say they are unable to order the hardware kit??) The wiring harness I purchased, I will install myself. Thank you, Brian, and etrailer, for your help!! 476356

Its working well, after a year!!

Brian - 02/16/2019

This was a very easy install on a 2014 Escape with what appears to be very high quality hardware. The fishing wires were very easy to use. 115775

Product perfect fit. Tammie, --- The girl who took care of me on the phone was the best part. She went out of her way to make sure it was right. The hitch is on and very happy to do business with you. Fred 435716

Products were delivered swiftly and correctly. Further, Etrailer online customer support wrote me direct emails each step of the way detailing when my items shipped and arrived. Truly a great company with its customers as a primary concern. Thanks Etrailer!! 358135

The kit worked. They shipped quickly and customer service was very good.The bolts that mount the hitch to the bumper mounts were the wrong size for my Taurus wagon, so I had to use the original bolts. I only used the 2 large bolts, the 2 flat spacers (plates?), 2 large washers and the 2 special nuts. The rest either didn't fit or weren't needed. Over $50 with shipping! Very pricey but it got me on the road. 203473

by: Doug T.07/28/2017

I tried several places to find this because I didn't want to wait for the parts. No one carried the correct installation kit. I ordered from etrailer and had to wait a couple days for the parts, which meant waiting for the following weekend to install. The kit was perfect and had exactly what was needed to make the installation relatively painless. Instructions were a bit brief, but easy to follow. 411821

Four years ago I purchased a HIdden Hitch trailer hitch from etrailer.com for our 2005 Saturn VUE. It arrived promptly and etrailer's email communications were the best. The hitch installed quickly and easily following the instructions and it has worked flawlessly since. We were constantly driving back-and-forth between northern Michigan and central Ohio as we were building a house in Ohio. After four years of regular use I thought it prudent to replacement all of the hitch's attachment bolts, nuts & conical washers (the hitch itself remains in pristine condition). And so I ordered the replacement hardware kit from etrailer as well. Just as with my original order four years ago, etrailer was on top of the new order every step of the way. Etrailer.com is a spectacular resource for do-it-yourselfers like me. 59084

The wrong parts were sent after a long conversation about what was needed. I had to walk their phone associate through the steps to put together the package. Instead they sent me the original equipment bolt set which would not work since the welded nuts up in the frame had broken loose. After several phone calls they sent me an email with a return label but they are charging return shipping when they sent the wrong parts. 438823

I ordered a Curt hitch from another retailer and after UPS delivered a destroyed box, I found my hardware kit missing from the package. After many attempts to replace my hardware from the other retailer or finally to put together my own kit, I discovered etrailer.com had a kit for sale. Decently priced, no hassle, and two days later, I had everything I needed in hand to install my hitch! 304185

Still happy with my installation kit and holding up perfectly!

Ryan R - 10/09/2017

Just as described if not better. I ordered a used trailer hitch that claimed to include all hardware from a big online company, but didn't, and needed the proper hardware fast. Fast and original bolts/parts were perfect. Thanks 92646

My hitch has worked flawlessly after a year of frequent use. Thanks!

Matt L - 01/30/2015

I've used this kit on two Ford Escapes, a 2014 and 2017. It's a perfect fit. Attaching wires, that screw on to the end of the bolts, is just ingenious. I read the directions on how to feed the bolts thru the inside of the frame by first feeding the wire into the frame rail and come out the bolt holes and said, "No way.". I was wrong. It was surprisingly easy to feed the wire up thru the frame rail and out the bolt hole. Then just pulling wire out thru the hole and the bolt comes right thru. It's very important to follow the directions regarding putting a kink in the wire to keep the spacer independent of the bolt. 454341

by: Pete10/25/2017

Excellent parts went well on install. Great customer service and help. These people care about you and that makes all the difference! AND they follow up to make sure it all went well. Couldn't ask for more. Thank you Ellen N at Etrailer and everybody else you rule! 445904

by: Larry06/23/2016

Installation kit worked great. Still it was a difficult 1st time install. I broke one of the factory original bumper bolts off in the car frame. That had to be drilled out and retapped. There was a plastic flap hidden up inside the frame that had to be dealt with to get the install kit pieces into the frame. Several visits to youtube helped explain the piece of plastic. WATCH AND LISTEN TO THE VIDEOS CAREFULLY. But the hardware kit was great. Worked as advertised. Now know the tricks the whole process would be simple a 2nd time. 264290

Has worked fine. Ive used the hitch a couple times now. Very secure.

Larry - 06/26/2017

I have purchase items from etrailer for years and have always been generally satisfied. I had to order a replacement hardware kit for a trailer hitch and was sticker shocked which I normally don't get. I understand they are in business to make money and have overhead but it's been quite a while since I felt price gouged. Shame on etrailer. 203524

Thank You! I am not a "hands-on" kinda guy and certainly not mechanically minded at all. I needed to order a hardware kit for a bike rack that my friend got for me. I am so happy that I found etrailer.com. The web site was easy to use and they had exactly what I needed. Shipping was also fast. 5505

Product fit perfectly and shipping was fast. Price was comparable Thanks E-Trailer for getting these critical parts to me in time for my trip. 55979

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by: Patrick F08/24/2016

Got a free hitch from a friend, but it had no hardware. This got that all sorted out. Still hanging tight after a year with no issues. I took the rear bumper cover and bumper bar off to install the hitch instead of fishing the bolts. 287083

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eTrailer.com shipped these practically overnight with cheap shipping, they arrived so fast! Very satisfied, can't wait to get my new-to-me trailer hitch installed on my Veloster. 95812

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Well, the hitch is still being held to the car :D So no complaints here.

Chris F - 02/17/2015

I purchased this hardware to install a hitch that i already had. However, i did not know what brand of hitch, and as part of the order this is required. Within 30 minutes of placing the order, i was contacted by customer service to provide this information before they could fulfill the order. Well not knowing what brand of hitch i had, i went and looked at hitches that fit the make and model of vehicle and just provided that information. As for the install, i planned on at least a few hours because who knows what issues show up. Before i installed the hitch i did a quick test fit of the hitch to make sure the holes in the frame lined up, as we all making sure the bolts fit the holes. Luckily everything appeared to fit. The next step was using the little wire to fish hte hardware into the frame. I was a bit concerned that this would only work for 1 or 2 of the bolts. Luckily it worked for all six bolts, and made the job so easy, that i was done with the install in about 30 minutes, which left me 1.5 hours to mow the lawn. 262732

lts for Honda Pilot hitch. Exactly what I ordered, arrived on time, excellent customer service. Had to order by phone and lady that helped me was very nice and accommodating. Will definitely buy again , highly recommended. 641009

by: chris04/27/2019

Nice fit and the online video instructions make it so perfect 635365

by: Great company/products04/11/2019

Product was exactly as advertised. All parts fit like advertised which made for an easy install. customer service assisted in making sure I had the right part for right product. delivery was faster then advertised. Highly recommend etrailer.com and will order from them again 623127

by: Matt03/05/2019

great replacement set 610317

thank you for your help. every thing went great. c wilson 603737

by: Pat12/11/2018

We had a customer that wanted to transfer the hitch from a vehicle they were about to trade in to their new SUV. It seems they liked the hitch that much. To do the job we needed a replacement hardware kit. One call to etrailer and I was guided through the steps required to get the correct parts. The process worked out perfectly the first time. So etrailer has two happy customers! 589982

$50 + fot 2 bolt/nuts , 2 spacers and fishwire was a bit high cost. 589518

by: Guy12/06/2018

They were able to help answer my questions, they recommended a products. I got them fast for a fair price and was able to equip my car and trailer for several trips of many thousands of miles. Everything worked well. I learned a great deal about towing. This is the best recommendation I can share. Satisfied customer. 588827

Great prices! And the quality exceeded my expectations. 588554

I bought an after market bolt kit for a hitch that fits an Chevy Impala. The bolt kit wasn't the exact same manufacturer of the hitch I had. Sheila C. helped me and it was a perfect fit. I watched the mechanic install my hitch and it all went together wonderfully. 580676

Necessary hardware. Worked perfectly. 579932

by: Dimitry10/30/2018

AMAZING KIT. Bought my hitch used and the parts werent all there so this was exactly what i needed to finish it. Especially the coiled wire that helps you slip in a mounting bolt in a tough to reach area. I love etrailer.com 578771

On time, on budget, as ordered. Thank y ou 573551

by: Wesley10/09/2018

This kit is exactly what I needed to install the hitch I had. 572887

by: Mike09/28/2018

Parts didn't fit my car. I wound up having to hire a local shop to install as I did not have time to ship parts back and wait for a new set. 569929

by: John08/31/2018

Trailer hitch bolt pkg . On my 2002 Nissan frontier bolted right up. 560312

4 nuts and bolts for $30 is a tough pill to swallow. But I had a bolt snap while installing the hitch and I was already committed to road so it was my best option but it should be a little more affordable in my opinion. Note: The picture is not exactly what you will get. You will ONLY receive the bolts listed in the original package for YOUR hitch. If you need to improvise or go off script, give them a call before ordering because the picture on the website my not match what you get. 552014

Product is good, shipping was late, and no tracking number, and came in 3 days after it was supposed to said friday - came in the following wednesday. 547019

i had to install a used trailerl hitch onto my Subaru Outback and needed the hardware to get it mounted. After contacting etrailer they advised which kit would work for my application and I received it within a few days. Install was relatively easy with the exception of balancing the hitch up to the mounting holes and the rear rubber exhaust hanger. Took some muscle and creativity to get back in but the whole process was probably less than 2 hours working alone. 530146

Friendly, Prompt & Knowledgeable Service 528722

Great product, fit perfectly. Great customer service. 527054

Had everything I needed to finish my install since my hardware had gone missing in shipping on my hitch. 526476

Great service-always prompt easy to or der 501292

Perfect fit and quick delivery. 497732

Service online and by phone was excellent. Product arrived as promised. Very good company to work with. 496466

Delivery was fast. The pull wire was missing- sent quickly after I notified E Trailer using their follow up email. Exceptional service with email follow ups! 491337

Tha [arts were perfect for re-installing my Draw Tite hitch. Thanks. 490088

I received today my kit to install my hitch, fast delivery and always updates from George J. Exelent customer service, this kit is great the quality is 100% and the instructions are clear I feel myself good with the service from etrailer I recomend 100% 456749

Great, good quality easy to use, clear Great

Samuel - 12/03/2018

Kit worked great and very fast shipping. Wouldn’t have been able to install hitch without it. 453015

by: Sam11/14/2017

good worked great. 451864

Awesome products. Even better customer service. Thanks for taking care of me. 435685