Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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This hitch gives you dependable strength for towing or carrying gear. It’s rated for 3,500 lbs gross trailer weight and 350 lbs tongue weight, making it a solid choice for light to moderate trailers, bike racks, or cargo carriers. The 2" x 2" receiver opening is compatible with the most common accessories, so you can hook up your trailer, load up bikes, or add more storage space without needing adapters.
If you prefer a hitch that blends in instead of standing out, this design keeps things tidy. The concealed main body hides behind the bumper so the only visible parts are the receiver tube and safety chain loops. That hidden setup gives a clean, OEM-style appearance and also helps with ground clearance when navigating steep driveways or uneven roads.
This fully welded hitch bolts directly to your vehicle’s frame—no welding required. The holes line up for a precise fit, and the included mounting hardware and detailed instructions make it practical for a driveway install with basic tools. With its square-tube design and precision robotic welding, it fits securely without modifications or drilling.
The gloss black powder coat finish is layered over a protective base coat for superior corrosion resistance. Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid Bonderite coating inside and out, it stands up to moisture, salt, and road grime. The open-back receiver design also makes it easier to clean out debris after long trips or rough weather.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
This is a solid hitch, and one year later, we're still extremely happy with it. We had a shop install it because we didn't have experience and wanted to make sure it got done right. Overall, great product.
Up until now I have order 3 towing hitches & a bicycle rack for 4 bikes. I am very happy & satisfied with the way it was handled when it was ordered. Delivery was fast & installation was flawless, items made to fit!
All the etrailer customer service agents were very helpful & knowledgeable.
Excellent products for sure.
Thanks
Shipping was super quick and the product was exactly as described!
4.5 stars
Great hitch. Most definitely a two man job or hire your local mechanic to put it on for ya. Slight modification on original under body plastic parts. The most difficult part it’s bolt tightening without a 1/2 in. impact or a long handled torque wrench. That being said, I wish I would of just had a shop put it on for me. Hitch does not hang down like most aftermarket hitch’s I see. Hope that helps.
Buyer beware! Does this hitch technically fit a Toyota RAV4? Yes. Does the correct installation of the hitch prevent the power lift gate from working and prevent total use of the lift gate at all? Also yes. I bought this hitch, installed myself, brought to a local place to check, and even though it lined up with the underside of my car it pushed up from under the latch for the lift gate and caused all sorts of issues. I contacted etrailer and even though I could not use it, they offered me no sort of refund and actually told me id be better off trying to scrap it. Several hundred dollars down the drain for an unusuable hitch, and a very disappointing outcome.
I found exactly what I wanted for a concealed 2" receiver trailer hitch. It was easy to order, I received great customer service, and the product arrived as promised. Very pleased. Thank you.
Robin
12/4/2023
Great
Fits nicely and works just fine.
Blaise
9/7/2025
We have not experienced any problems. Works great.
Kate F.
9/9/2025
I owned the Curt hitch that was not tucked behind the bumper which resulted in me scraping on steep curbs. I bought this to give my back end more clearance and it worked. I have at least 3 inches more height in the rear.
Quality wise, the two mounting brackets weren’t perfectly parallel, leading to difficulty getting the mounting holes to align. This is a quality issue on Curt’s end. Fortunately I got it mounted but one hole is still unable to align, I only have 4 bolts on vs 5.
Jenny N.
5/27/2022
It sounds like that the side brackets were knocked out of alignment which is why the bolt holes are not lining up. This can happen while in transit to our facility or to you. We do have a great FAQ that provides ways to move the brackets back into alignment so the hitch can be installed.
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Great addition to my 2015 RAV4 to utilize Thule hitch style bike rack. Recommend watching etrailer install video before beginning work. Provided written instruction differ and the video identifies different/better rear bumper trip techniques/locations.
Tim
11/22/2021
Extra utility from this hitch addition on 2015 RAV4 has been awesome. From Nick racks to extra storage platform it has performed as expected. Slim profile! Solid as a rock! Great addition!!!!
I haven't installed the hitch yet. I love the way etrailer.com helps you find the right hitch. Alexis was very helpful. they didn't have a wiring harness because of covid 19 hard to get items, but told me if I couldn't find one call her back. I found one at U Haul so everything worked out fine. Thanks for your company going the extra mile for the customer.
Dennis B.
9/27/2021
no problems with the hitch so far. great fit and heavy duty. should last as long as I have the car.
Good fit on the Toyota Rav4. Took a bit of creative trimming of molding to get it into correct position and it works great.
Brooke M.
4/9/2025
That's awesome! Do you have any photos you could share of the new hitch?
The hitch is great and I like the fact that it’s hidden. The finish is holding up it still looks new.
John
4/17/2022
It still looks new and no problems. I haul my jet ski and bikes with it , still very happy with it
Very good quality and good fit. Instructions were good, particularly the video. The Hitch is quite heavy and with the car on the floor, it took 2 old guys and a floor jack.
Install took under half an hour
No rust in colorado could see it taking longer elsewhere. Straight forward install.
2018 Toyota RAV4 - Super fast shipping , arrived in perfect condition. Installation was fairly easy but an extra set of hands to lift is ideal. Trimming the underbody plastic covers to fit around the hitch took a bit of time. Overall, it looks factory, great quality, highly recommended!
Install instructions excellent! Since I was installing on 4 year old car in the North East US it took a little longer. My vehicle was missing the passenger side frame rail cover and the frame mounting holes were crud. I had to use a 12mm-1.25 thread tap with an extension to clean them. Luckily I was able save the threads so bolts torqued to specs. If not my next step would have been to drill and tap the car frame mounting holes to SAE 1/2 inch 20 thread. Since this size is just a bit larger two new SAE 1/2-20 grade 8 bolts would have done the trick. Hopefully this helps anyone with issues as I did. I love the fact that the hitch cross tubing is not visible. Nothing worse than a rusty visible hitch that is inevitable in my climate. EXCELLENT PRODUCT!
This is a solid hitch, and overall I'm happy with it. Installation took two hours, but we were taking our time and checking every step against the installation video because this was the first hitch install for both of us.
Pros:
* Great appearance because the actual hitch is hidden; only the receiver tube shows.
* No loss of ground clearance.
* Installation video was extremely helpful: no need to take hitch to a shop for install.
Cons:
* Had to cut pieces out of two under-body panels. This was not a surprise, because it was in the video, but still I hate cutting pieces out of my car.
* Safety chain loop interferes slightly with using wrench to secure the bike rack.
* Template mentioned in the video was not included with the instructions, but they did give the dimensions so we made our own template.
Product fit exactly as it should. Installed just like your video showed. I will buy again.
The fit is perfect and I like the way it is hidden behind the rear bumper!
Gwendolyn Y.
4/16/2025
Can't even tell that the hitch is there! What are you going to be hauling?
Gwendolyn Y.
4/16/2025
Installation video was easy to follow and went on without a 'hitch', pun intended ;-)
I had this installed by a mechanic and he said the installation instructions could use a little work because they were not clear.
Exactly what is was supposed to be worked like it should. Shiped on time.i would recomend E trailer to my friends.
Fast shipping and it arrived nice and safe. Install was smooth, nothing was bent. Paint on the hitch receiver was nice.
Thanks!!!
Arrived in just a few days and we had great communication from etrailer on the delivery. Fit perfectly on our rav4. Would definitely recommend this!
Good instructions and videos. For my first ever hitch install I was super slow. My 7 year old 2018 RAV4 Adventure had some very stubborn bolts to remove underneath when prepping. Thanks to my neighbor for some extra tools I didn’t have - a long breaker bar to loosen two bolts from an exhaust bracket and a couple of driver side placeholder OEM bolts on the frame. Being an amateur, it didn’t appear I needed to trim away tas much of he center of the lower bumper material per the instructions. Rookie mistake. That caused some extra/harder work later, but I got it done. I had no wheel ramps, jack or lift and first attempted to lift and attach the hitch solo. By then my 67 year old body was tired and a bit frustrated when I couldn’t get the right angle to line up the first bolt hole. My wife convinced me to stop and I agreed. I took it to a local shop and made an appointment for the next day. With the SUV raised on a lift and two people lifting and aligning, they made short work of attaching the frame bolts and torquing down. $35 well spent. Back at home I did the trimming of the two under body panels and the additional extra inch from center of the lower bumper. This hitch hides up behind the real bumper panel and from the rear only the 2” receiver is visible. It took this old guy a while to get it all done but it looks good.
Gwendolyn Y.
6/22/2025
I agree, it looks great! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with installing the hitch. I hope when I'm in my 60s I'll be able to do stuff like this too :)
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Mark
7/14/2023
We love it! Still works great.