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This hitch is built for everyday use and light towing. With a 3,500 lbs gross trailer weight rating and 525 lbs tongue weight capacity, it handles small campers, boats, and utility trailers with confidence. The 2" receiver gives you the flexibility to mount bike racks, cargo carriers, or even a motorcycle rack without needing adapters. It’s a solid setup for anyone who wants to get more use out of their vehicle without overcomplicating things.
You don’t need a lift or a shop to get this hitch installed — it’s designed for DIY setups in your own driveway or garage. The bolt-on design uses included hardware and doesn’t require welding or complicated modifications. This is the kind of project you can knock out with basic tools and a little patience, and once it’s on, you’ll have a reliable hitch that’s ready to work whenever you are.
You won’t have a bulky hitch hanging down under the bumper. The concealed main body keeps things looking clean and close to factory. The dual-layer powder coat finish protects against rust and chipping from road grime and weather, so it holds up through all seasons. It even has an open-back receiver that makes cleaning out dirt and debris simple — just one less thing to worry about over time.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Thank you. It arrived as promised. I will install in couple of weeks.
Not the easiest installation ive done but not hard at all. Possible to do with one person but had my wife hold the hitch in place while I hand threaded the nuts on the driver's side. The drivers side is the tighter side of the 2 to be able to get the hitch up in there over the exhaust, you could take the exhaust off to make it easier but I wasn't trying to do all that. I definitely recommend a step drill bit to make the frame hole bigger, I tried a die bit and I would've been there all day.
Product is very solid and instruction videos were spot on for installation
Installation Worked exactly as described. Easy install, my brother lent me 2 hands for 10 minutes to bolt it on. Prep work was a little over an hour. Very pleased.
It fit perfectly, and looks really good. Install was easy. Thank you for making a great product. This is my second time using your products.
The hitch and the wireing installation was exactly as good as your website page said it would be and I appreciate that
The entire process went very smoothly. Highly recommend etrailer
Professional tire stated that to install the hitch that it was necessary to bend the item with force to make the bolt holes line up.
Great fit on my 2026 Subaru Crosstrek. Easy install. I used two floor jacks and that helped me get into place and the fish wires took care of the rest of the tricky parts.
Clean fitment. Better to drop the muffler but installed very smoothly.
eTrailer has been very friendly and convenient to work with. As the service manager of Integrity Import Service in Grawn Michigan, I find it very rewarding to have a reputable supplier for parts we install frequently. Fast shipping and very reasonable pricing!! We're happy to be an installer of eTrailer products!
Everything was included for installation including
4 fish wires for the bolts. Couldn’t be more satisfied.
This is a good product. It does require you expand some existing holes in the frame. Seems sturdy and has worked well so far. Not a difficult install, just takes a little preparation to do it right.
etrailer was awesome. Shipped right away.
Great hitch for a good price. Installation was simple and straightforward, and I loved that there was a video that covered everything in detail.
This is a very nice rack for the money. I don’t have access to a lift so I had to install this laying underneath my car by myself. Here are a couple of tips for installing that aren’t in the instructions. When widening the holes, do it side to side, not front to back. That makes it easier to feed the bolts through. And when lifting the rack into place, leave the bolts on the driver’s side up in the frame until the rack is in place. It’s a tight fit on that side and the rack will hang up on the bolts if they’re down. If you’re installing the rack on your own like I did, using a floor jack and a block of wood was a huge help in pushing the rack against the frame and holding it in place while I got the nuts on.
I have installed several hitches and other trailer related items from etrailer and they have always exceeded my expectations.
Shipping is fast and installation instructions/videos make easy work of the job.
As an added bonus, etrailer even bothers to use heavy packaging so their products arrive looking new!
Thank you.
It is well designed and doesn't display an eyesore (Typically, the bar would be exposed like other competitors). It's perfect for 4-bikes rack or cargo carrier.
Quality product, easy installation by viewing the video instructions. Did it by myself I used a plastic milk crate and two 2X4's to position hitch into place. It lined up perfectly. The wiring harness was even easier by simply watching the installation video.
Thanks eTrailer for helping us find the correct hitch for our 2026 Suburu Crosstrek Hybrid. We had a local RV maintenance facility (Tom's Rv, Albuquerque, NM). They needed less time that expected since it was a perfect fit.
Installation on my 2026 Subaru Crosstrek went fairly quickly. We viewed several installation videos online including one from Etrailer. We backed the Crosstrek up on car ramps which gave us plenty of room to work under the car. We followed the instructions carefully and didn't lose any bolts inside the frame rails!
At the time I purchased this there was an option for an eTrailer branded hitch made by Curt that featured a matte black finish. That one appeared to be most popular because the Crosstrek has matte black trim. However, I went with this glass black Curt because I noticed in eTrailer's excellent installation videos that this receiver hitch's cross tube was tucked up higher (than the eTrailer version) so that it was almost completely hidden from view from behind.
The gloss black finish was scratched up in a few places during shipping, because the box had opened up during shipment. Fortunately, none of the scratches were visible after installation, which was good!
Installation was straight forward as shown in the eTrailer installation video. Do yourself a favor and purchase a step drill bit sized for at least 1-1/8" diameter to enlarge the the two holes. It's also much easier to install the hitch with 2 people.
I gave it 4 stars due to insufficient protection of the finish during shipping. Otherwise, I am very satisfied with the quality, installation, and value! I love the videos eTrailer produces for evaluation and installation!
Excellent quality. Install kit, instructions and available utube videos showing relatively easy install. I would still need risers, torque wrench, stepped drill bit and a learning curve. So I decided to get it installed by a local pro. He was done in 30 minutes! $150 well spent. My Crosstrek is ready to go.
Good price, fast shipping, and it fit my 2026 Crosstrek perfectly. I was a apprehensive about installing it on a 3-week old car, but it went fine. The video recommends a step drill, but a decent bit looks to be $50+. I was able to make "slots" in just a few minutes with a small Dremel and 1/8 carbide metal carving bit (no need to enlarge the hole, just a little extra width side-to-side to let the spacer and bolt head pass). I made two 4.5" blocks with lengths of 2x4 in steps, backed the car onto the block to get a little more room, applied parking brake and chocked the front wheels. I was able to get the hitch in place by myself using a couple of hooks and ropes to position it close enough to lead the fish wires through and then push it onto the bolts and secure with a nut. Definitely possible solo, but get a helper if you can, it would be much easier. Holes all lined up. Haven't driven yet, but there looks to be good clearance between hitch and muffler, hangers, etc., so I don't expect any rattles.
I accidentally ordered the wrong hitch receiver for my daughters Crosstrek. I called and talked to Melanie G at etrailer and she helped me get the correct hitch and return the wrong one. She was extremely helpful and gave me all the information I needed. I installed the new hitch and it fit perfectly. The etrailer online installation video gave the exact information needed for installation. I have bought several items from etrailer and I am always impressed with the quality of their products and their customer service.
Mike L.
6/24/2026
Thank you Charles, we're glad we could help!
Got installed by a local shop, love the hitch, super sturdy! Works great on my 2025 Crosstrek!
Nathan
7/21/2026
I love this hitch, minimal flex, and no rust so far!
Claire H.
7/21/2026
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Gwendolyn Y.
5/28/2026
Hitch looks great, Jason!