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When you want to add front-mounted accessories like winches, spare tire carriers, or cargo carriers without compromising your vehicle's sleek look, this EcoHitch is your answer. It seamlessly fits your vehicle's frame, keeping only the receiver visible. This means a clean, factory appearance is maintained without the need for major vehicle alterations. Perfect for those who appreciate style and functionality in one package.
Say goodbye to the guilt of increasing your carbon footprint. This hitch is made with aerospace-grade aluminum, steel, and stainless steel, all from recycled materials, delivering robust strength and durability. It resists the harm of traditional manufacturing processes, allowing you to tow confidently while knowing you’re doing a bit for the planet. Whether it’s for high loads or frequent use, this construction holds up over time.
If the thought of installing a hitch seems daunting, take a deep breath. With this EcoHitch, installation is straightforward and requires no welding—just a simple bolt-on process. It's designed for easy attachment, so you get your vehicle ready for action without specialized tools or intense labor. Spend less time in the garage and more time on the road.
Whether you're hauling bikes, a winch, or extra cargo, this hitch can handle a vertical load of up to 500 lbs and a gross trailer weight of 3,500 lbs. It’s designed for versatility, so no matter where your adventures take you—be it biking trails or the mountains—your setup remains secure and reliable.
Adventure with confidence knowing that your hitch lives up to rigorous safety standards. Compliant with SAE J684 regulations, it has undergone extensive testing to mitigate stress points and ensure the utmost quality and safety. It's engineered to endure and conquer tough road conditions, providing you with the reliability you demand.
Tired of adding accessories that mess with your vehicle's ground clearance? This hitch ensures minimal impact, keeping your clearance intact and your vehicle's performance unhindered. Install it, use it and enjoy the ride without worrying about scraping or structural limitations, letting you focus entirely on your journey and destination.
Tech Tip
No drilling through vehicle frame required for installation , Grille will be temporarily removed for hitch installation , , Front bumper requires minor trimming
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Complete Towing Package for 2018 Thor Quantum Sprinter Motorhome
Package came with all the parts. I installed it in 4 hrs but I never work on vehicles so I was careful and learned as I went. Took an hour to figure out how to get all the plastic pop rivets out of fenders. An experience car tinker could install under 2 hrs. I didn't remove the cross member, there is no need since my 2017 Sprinter RV didn't have brackets. The DEF tank was using the front hole (see photo) so I had to remove bolt and slide hitch flange in between DEF support and frame...not too bad but difficult by myself. Used a jack and two jack stands to lift into position. Also, leave 1" along back edge when cutting hole in bumper for extra stability and then 6" long toward front.
Product fit perfectly. My suggestion would be to change the cut out dimensions in the bottom of the bumper a little. 3" is a bit larger than it really needs to be. Also, I didn't consider that mounting a bike in front of this vehicle conflicts with the front laser and will not let you use cruise control.
Gwendolyn Y.
6/22/2025
You bring up a good point about sensors in the front, Bruce. I never thought of considering that. Hopefully it doesn't cause too much of an inconvenience for you when you're out on the road.
Fit my 2018 MB Sprinter perfectly.
Install was straightforward.
Wonderful step by step instructions included.
Shipped fast.
Psyched to travel with e-bike hitch out front.
Thanks etaailer
After spending the better part of 4 hours trying to disassemble the front of my Sprinter, I've discovered I can't install on a 2022 Mercedes Sprinter outfitted by Tiffin (GH1 model). ARB hose attached to rock plate in front will not easily disconnect. Also unable to unbolt passenger side bracket for rock plate as it hits the radiator.
Brooke M.
6/20/2024
I reached out to the manufacturer and they said that this hitch is developed for factory equipped vehicles. So, the ARB being an aftermarket part, is getting in the way. They said theyve only seen a few Sprinters where the intercooler can be unbolted and lifted on the passenger side to have enough clearance to remove an OEM bolt for the lower rock shield.
About a year after the purchase we finally get someone to install for us. The hit fits perfectly for our 2021 Tiffin Wayfarer with Mercedes chassis 3500XD. We could be happier with this hitch.
The product very well made and fits perfectly. Installation was incredibly easy ,hardware design was brilliant, thanks
Installation was a breeze with the exception that the one of the drivers side stone guard support bolts exits into the lower radiator and requires the bolt to be cut out ( unless the radiator is removed )
Other than that - super simple and fits like a glove !!!
Worked great, easy install, just take your time. Some folks mentioned they couldn't install the hitch because they couldn't get the bolt out by the intercooler. Just back it out half way and then cut it off with the sawzall
with a hacksaw blade. Make sure to leave enough to back the rest of it out with needle nose. Took 5 extra minutes. Works great!
Overall it was okay but first, one key part was missing. One of the square metal washer was not there. Given that all the parts were set loose in the box, this washer may have been dropped during the shipping (by the shipping box was battered...). It was quite a journey to find a replacement part but my trailer shop saved my life (see pic) by providing a cheap alternative. Second, the instructions were good but I cannot believe that a front mount hitch for a Sprinter would not factor in the DEF reservoir that is mounted on one of the key hole in the frame to position the hitch...Really? MB Sprinter is a diesel and I cannot understand that this was not included in the instructions. So overall good but I had to find a replacement for the metal square washer and to figure out how to bolt the hitch and to keep the DEF reservoir bolted as well. Also, I was expecting to put some safety brackets as shown by etrailer but there were not brackets...Is it good or bad, not clear to me. Overall, if I had known all this, not sure I would have bought this hitch but it is installed and will be useful. Hope this is helpful to others. Cheers.
Uncomplicated install, great quality! Allowed me more hauling options.
Larry 
6/22/2024
Hitch Receiver has been very useful. You DO have to be aware that placing large solid objects, like a storage container on a hitch carrier, may block your radiator air flow. But that’s not a Eco hitch issue. That’s a user packing issue. Receiver is very sturdy.
Great product, fits perfectly for a 2018 sprinter, good instructions and 2ish hour install. Needed to notch the bumper about 7 inches deep.
The only topic not covered in the instructions was the DEF tank (this is a diesel) support, but as it had a solid metal boss to bolt though was able to get the hitch under it while also getting to the needed torque of 70 ft-lbm
Easy to install. Works perfect to hook up car trailer to front of rv when camped for days at the track.
This product is stellar and even more impressive were the step by step installation instructions….spot on!!!
It's holding up a Thule rack well. The rear is freed for a motorcycle.
The price was competive, and the installation went per the instuctions.
Fit perfect
Worked perfectly on our Sprinter 3500 Thor Freedom Elite motor home. Front install to haul bikes since we tow a boat on the back.
FIT JUST FINE CUSTOMER HAPPY
I purchased this "Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver" to accept a "One Up Fat Tire Bicycle Rack". The price was little more than I thought I would have to pay for a front hitch receiver, but after doing a lot of research on what was available for the front of a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 I realized that this was the only receiver to purchase. Shipping/Delivery time was very good. The Hitch is a heavy item to ship in just a cardboard box. The cardboard shipping box was beet up and the hitch had a couple scratches but let's be realistic It's a hitch receiver. It is going to be punished it's whole life riding on the front of my MB sprinter. Installation instructions are very good. The installation went smoothly step by step as illustrated in the very detailed directions. All the necessary hardware was included. As far as I'm concerned if you are going to install a hitch receiver on your sprinter van, and you plan on DIY, this is your best selection on the market. When the bike rack is not installed on the receiver the receiver is barely visible. The receiver does not change ground clearance height.
Joanne is so very helpful! Thank you for making this purchase so easy!
2016 Sprinter 2500 wagon (meaning 3 bench seats with windows all the way around) 4 cyl Diesel - BOLT ON PERFECT NO ISSUES ! Shopped hard for this, best weight, best install, best front hitch for my vehicle
Received a front hitch for my RV to use my bike rack on front of vehicle. Tracking was clear and shipping was very quick. Front hitch required some bumper cutting that I did not want to do myself. Used an etrailer.com recommended installer for help. Works great.
We purchased this front mount receiver for our 2020 Tiffin Wayfarer on a Mercedes Sprint chassis. It was special ordered and installed by Midwest RV for us. Our plans were to carry our bikes on the front of our RV. We also purchased and had installed a Swagman Dispatch RV Approved Hitch Mount Bike Rack.
On the way home from Midwest RV we found our cruse control no longer worked. We contacted etrailer and Mercedes. To make a long story short, the empty bike rack was blocking the sensor for the cruse control. There is no way to use the receiver to carry anything on the front of a Mercedes Sprint chassis and be able to use the cruse control.
Yes it is a nice mount, but really serves no useful purpose. It is not worth the cost to have it taken off in order to return it.
I have attached two pictures. One of the mounted bike rack. The other from the Mercedes rep showing the location of the sensor.
Installation was relatively straight forward, just followed the instructions. Appears to be well made. Heavy duty for sure.
This hitch was the best addition to my sprinter, van life setup! I can now add two mountain bikes or my water reservoir to the front of my vehicle! Very happy with it!
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Zman
6/9/2025
After a year and it is solid as day one. Love that I can put two bikes on the back and one on the front.