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A solid 2" x 2" receiver opens the door to a huge range of accessories. With a Class III rating, 3,500 lbs maximum gross trailer weight, and 350 lbs tongue weight, this hitch is built for small campers, boats, or cargo trays. It’s perfect for hauling bikes, handling a light trailer, or carrying extra storage without needing a bigger vehicle.
This hitch is fully welded and bolts right onto the frame — no welding or drilling required. The precision, robotic welds keep things strong and properly aligned so installation goes smoothly. It comes with all the mounting hardware and instructions you need to get it done at home using standard tools.
The gloss black powder coat isn’t just for looks — it’s layered over a protective base coat that holds up against rust and road grime. The square-tube design gives it a clean, sturdy profile that blends well under the bumper while standing up to years of towing, weather, and regular use.
Whether you’re hooking up a small trailer with a ball mount or loading bikes on a rack, this hitch fits the standard gear most drivers already use. Ball mount, pin, and clip are sold separately, so you can choose the setup that fits your needs best.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
I have no issue with the product or shipping time, rather the instructions that came with it. There was no specification as to bolt place ment, and after fishing them through the frame in the wrong spots, I realized two of them could not be threaded in that position. Fishing them back out the other way is a lot easier said than done. Ended up bending the fishing wire trying to get them out... save yourself some time and check the size of the bolts before installing them. Two are a half inch longer, and very easy to overlook... I have now had to request a new fishing wire from etrailer, which has been very easy and helpful to deal with in this situation, but it has turned what should have been a 30min or less project, into a couple of hour min plus a weeks wait in shipping. I also don't see the reason that all the bolts couldn't be the same size, could have saved a lot of time and hassle. The extra half inch would not have been in the way... it at least should be mentioned in the instructions...
I am very pleased with the product that i purchased, at a fair market price it is quality made and easy to install.. I would also like to mention a Thank you to Lori who guided me through my purchase... and also like to mention that etrailer has a wonderful staff that has assisted me on this and other issues... Dena & Gwen you have a first rate staff that are professional, patient, and polite.. PPP= Excellent...
Douglas G.
6/14/2019
All is good, the hitch is all I could have hoped for... No problems... Thank you. I will be a returning customer..
After a year of owning this hitch it is working well, just as designed on my '97 Honda CRV. Would recommend this hitch to anyone considering it for hauling riding lawn mowers or for a slide in bike rack.
Doug F.
7/23/2021
Great! No issues
Thanks for the follow up, the product was great, video help to install easy. Thanks for care and stand by your product. I am glad that is made in USA. Thanks again !!!
This hitch was for my son's old 1999 Honda CRV. Crawling under and working on a 17 year old car that lives in the winter salt is never fun, and fishing the bolts and backing plates into place can also be something of a challenge. I strongly encourage you to measure the spacing of the bolt holes on the hitch so you can make sure that you install the hardware correctly. Don't ask me how I know. I guess having to drop the rear part of the exhaust system is pretty standard when installing a trailer hitch, and this is no exception. Also, the instructions could be a bit more detailed. When all was said and done, however, the hitch fits perfectly and I could not ask for anything more, especially at the e-trailer price.
Jeff T.
1/24/2018
My son has used the hitch to tow a trailer from Ohio to Texas and back again. It really is a great hitch at a great price.
I bought the class 3 hitch and wiring harness for my 99 crv. I had watched the installation video before receiving the parts and it seemed pretty straightforward. When it arrived, I installed it during my lunch in 35 minutes and the fit and finish looks factory! The next day during lunch installed the wiring harness in about 20 minutes. It uses the factory connector and tucks away invisible untill you need it. I am THRILLED with the product and looking forward to using it. The car is rated for a 1000 lbs towing and the hitch is overkill, but I already had the 2" insert and ball and the price is the same as a lighter duty hitch. To me it seems the best deal on the market.
Richard L.
1/28/2018
Thank you for your interest in my satisfaction! I find it hard to believe you can follow up on every purchase made online but I feel good that you are asking for my opinion.Let me assure you that I am completely, 100 satisfied with the Curt hitch and wiring harness that I bought. It was a piece of cake to install ok, Im a mechanic and it is probably stronger than the car I installed it on. I have pulled my trailer with complete confidence and am delighted in the products you offer.Thank you!
Wonderful product. Got it fast and very easy to install. Quality and finish are great. Makes hauling our Grumman canoe a lot easier.
Christopher
7/16/2020
After a year the hitch is still like new. Fantastic product.
Got it just in time,the install was fairly easy. it really does take two people though. One to handle the piece and I one bolt it on. It looks great and works great. Definitely a good quality piece and company.
Tested it right away for towing a car using a car dolly. It held pretty good with no problems and towed the car for 300miles and was cruising at 80mph with no issues.
So far the hitch fit perfect. Less then 25 minutes the hitch was done. Perfect fit.
Very good hitch.easy installation.
Take it out of the box . If it's not installed in 30 min you stopped for lunch
Now I'm ready for the road
Great price, had the vehicle matched wording harness easily accessible and install was a dream especially with the videos on [online] from their channel. Definitely have my business in the future.
Super easy to install and heavy duty. Shipping was fast. Looks to be a great product for the price. Don’t forget to buy the wiring harness at the same time like I did!
Install was quick and easy. Wiring was a breeze connector was behind speaker on left side for trailer lights. Only thing is my exhaust rattles on hitch now. Just kind of annoying but worth it to have a hitch.
I watched the video of the hitch installation before doing my install. I had thought removing the exhaust hangers might be difficult ... it wasn't. I installed without assistance BUT I had a jack to hold hitch in place while getting bolts lined up. If you don't have this tool, it will be a two person job.
Customer service from eTrailer was excellent! ( BTW I am a repeat customer )
Haven't towed anything yet but part 13314 installed very solid on my 2001 Honda cr-v. 4/5 stars because the bolts and the silver rectangle things don't fit through the middle hole. Which required me to grind of a slit in the hole and bend it out with crowbar to get these parts to fit through there. I used a grinder because I lacked other tools. Just be prepared to drill on your cr-v with this kit. (Not a suggestion to void warranty but it's so it can be bolted on in the first place).
1 of my pictures shows that slit I made.
Thanks. And thank you etrailer.
When I ordered the trailer hitch. The product shows that the “Hardware” was included. But when I opened my box up. I only found the trailer hitch and the wiring harness. I gave the customer service line a call and in minutes I was the lime with an employee named Josh. He was very respectful and responsive with any questions I had for him. He said that they will be able to send over the “Hardware” by Wednesday the 11th.
Overall good build quality and install kit. The passenger side support is too close to the stock muffler and the exhaust hits at times. Don't expect them to change the design on a hitch for a 20+ year old vehicle. The receiver is just long enough that my Rocky Mounts bike rack clears the spare tire without need of an extension. You rack may vary.
This is a great price for the product.
That said, I had to drill out the U-bolt mounting bracket as the holes were not aligned correctly, but a 1/2 inch drill bit will offset the difference and allow for mounting to the tow point.
The fish wire idea utilizing existing unibody frame holes is a great idea, but it would be nice to have 2 fish wires in the kit. By the 4th hole, the fish wire doesn't like to come off the bolt and causes a small clearance issue, solvable with some vice grips.
All said, minor modification and it's a pretty straightforward kit.
The product is very good for the price. Install easily. the installation
kit was very helpful especially the wire that would attach to the bolt.
There's one issue, the width was an inch short. I had to force swing
the front hole to line up with the chassis hole, the back hole, I had to
rim the chassis hole to line up with the hitch hole.
Unfortunately, when I was rimming the hole, the wire was hanging in the
hole and broke off, leaving the bolt and the washer inside the chassis.
I wonder if it's possible to send me another bolt, washer and the wire that attaches to the bolt cause I can't get the bolt and the washer plate out.
bolt.
This hitch is heavy duty and the reason why I chose this hitch is due to it being American made. Yes, USA made and not those chinese cheap junk.
The tutorial online at eTrailer helped a lot. Install took me about an hour because I took my time watching the video first then played it part by part by pausing the video as I do the install. Be sure to torque all the nuts.
Attached a back up light on the hitch for more visibility at night.
Hardware (carriage bolts and spacer) was too large to fit in frame access hole. I emailed etrailer about the hardware not fitting and they sent me a link to the install video. They were not helpful in resolving the issue.
I ended up going having to manually file the access hole in order to make the hardware fit.
The install was extremely frustrating due to the tight access.
Victoria B.
4/13/2020
The 2001 CR-V in the installation video had a large enough access hole that it did not need to be enlarged for the spacer block. Unfortunately, your CR-V seems to have a smaller access hole. In the instructions, Step 2 indicates that if the hole in the frame is too small, it will need to be enlarged to 1-1/4 inch diameter. I have linked the instructions for your convenience.
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This is my fourth time buying from etrailer, as usual, service and product selection was great from the get go. I wanted to add a receiver hitch to my 25 year old SUV. etrailer had multiple hitch options along with multiple plug and play trailer light wiring harnesses available. I had no issue using their site to do my research and make an educated decision. Another satisfied customer.
M. S.
6/10/2025
Super satisfied! Not only has the hitch worked without issue, it took a direct rear impact from a 1 ton diesel pickup truck and saved my car from being totaled! No structural damage to my car at all, just a bent tailgate and messed up bumper cover!
Kate F.
6/11/2025
The Curt hitch receiver is very well built! I followed the instructions on the video and it went great.
The overall installation was straightforward, and your online videos with Jake (Wiring Harness) and Scott (Hitch Receiver) were spot-on and extremely helpful. For the final part of the wiring install, I used a plumber’s snake to fish the power wire up into the engine bay — worked perfectly.
As for the hitch receiver, I definitely recommend drilling an access hole near the two mounting holes. That step alone saved a huge amount of time. The only moment of concern was aligning the receiver with the bolts. Without the grace of God, I’m sure I would have pushed one of those bolts back into the frame — and I don’t even want to imagine what that would have meant. After removing the fish wire to thread the nut, there is a risk of the bolt slipping upward, but I solved it by looping a string around the bolt and keeping tension on it while threading the nut. Then I cut the string and proceeded with the torquing.
This was a one-man operation, and I didn’t have a jack during the receiver installation, but it still came together successfully. Now all I need is the perfect plug-and-play trailer.
Thank you for such wonderful products and clear guidance.
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Laura E.
6/11/2017
Jared, thank you for pointing this out to us - we are currently working on having the instructions clarified. With the kit, there are two different length bolts. For the 2 rear-most attaching points which are closest to the bumper, you should be using the square hole spacer along with the 1-3/4-inch carriage bolt. However, for the 2 forward attaching points which are the furthest away from the bumper, you should be using the square hole spacer along with the 1-1/4-inch carriage bolt.