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  3. 2 Inch Hitch
  4. Class II
  5. 2000 lbs GTW
  6. Completely Hidden
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2002 Dodge Stratus
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EcoHitch

EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

Part Number: 306-X7186
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$521.32
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2002 Dodge Stratus

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This completely hidden, custom-fit hitch installs behind your vehicle's factory knockout panel. Aluminum and steel alloy construction is durable and eco-friendly. Powder coat finish resists rust. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from EcoHitch. EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" part number 306-X7186 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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EcoHitch Trailer Hitch - 306-X7186

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Keep a Factory Look: Hidden design installs behind the factory knockout panel for a seamless appearance.
  • Use Versatile 2" Receiver: Accepts common bike racks, cargo carriers, and towing accessories.
  • Tow up to 2,000 lbs (GTW): Suitable for small trailers or light hauling tasks.
  • Carry up to 300 lbs (TW): Handles racks or carriers for bikes and gear with stability.
  • Install Easily: Bolt-on mount requires no welding for straightforward DIY setup.
Made in USA

Features to know about

Clean Look Without the Bulk: Completely Hidden Hitch Design

You don’t have to give up your vehicle’s sleek look just to add towing capability. This hitch installs behind the factory knockout panel for a completely hidden finish. The cross tube stays tucked behind the body so when you’re not using it, nothing shows. Pop off the panel when you need to tow, and put it back on for that clean, from-the-factory appearance.

Lightweight Strength That Lasts: Durable Alloy Construction

The hitch is built from a combination of aluminum, steel, and stainless steel in a sturdy alloy that’s both strong and lightweight. These recycled materials help limit the carbon footprint during manufacturing while still delivering dependable towing performance. The black powder coat finish resists rust and keeps the hitch looking good through years of use.

Ready for Everyday Towing and Accessories: 2" Receiver with Solid Capacity

With a 2" x 2" receiver opening, this hitch is perfect for small trailers, bike racks, and cargo carriers. It’s rated for a maximum gross trailer weight of 2,000 lbs and a maximum tongue weight of 300 lbs. That gives you dependable strength for light towing or hauling gear without overloading your setup.

Easy Install in Your Own Garage: Bolt-On Mounting, No Welding Needed

This custom-fit design bolts directly to the frame behind the bumper—no welding required. It’s built to line up cleanly for straightforward installation with common tools. Once mounted, it meets SAE J684 towing safety regulations so you know it’s been tested for durability and reliability on the road.

Specs

Dimensions

  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"

Weight and Capacity

  • Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
  • Maximum tongue weight: 300 lbs

Compatibility and Standards

  • Not rated for weight distribution systems
  • Meets SAE J684 towing safety regulations
  • Made in the USA
  • Limited lifetime warranty

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2011 Honda Pilot
I ordered this for my 2011 Volt. Once I received all of my parts, it installed really well.
My license plate bracket was missing. they found it after I contacted customer support and they shipped it out that evening.
So all in all 2 weeks to get the order to me. (life is what it is people)

The hardest step for me was removing the bumper cover around the tail lamps.
(I admit to breaking a horizontal tab on each side of the cover, while removing it)
Technical note, my 2011 does not have the extra harness faster that must be removed.
I watched the etrailer installation video and that was helpful on a few points.
My car has the backup camera.This means that I had additional wire harnesses coming down the center behind my license plate mount.
I addressed this by using zip tie straps to re-align the harnesses and drilling a couple of holes into the impact bar on the bumper cover to attach to.
See my picture for my routing details.
I also installed safety cables similar as to what is shown in the e trailer installation video.
I ordered the 10 inch version and they successfully come up over the top from behind the hitch bar so that if they ever get used in an emergency, my rear cover will avoid as much damage as possible.
I found that drilling the pilot holes for the receiver access area was best done off the car to avoid any unseen wire harnesses.

I am happy with the end result and it looks good.
the stock license plate lights barely light up my rear plate, so I am off to engineer a different solution for my car's plate. What is included works sufficiently for a plug and play option as long as you do not have a back up camera. My back up camera is what remains in the way...

I plan to use this to haul my 4x8 folding trailer while taking kiddos to and from college.

This setup cost less than one round trip worth of fuel for my 09 suburban, with travel to the university.
Win - win for me
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O. D.

3/1/2021

it has been a year and no issues. I replaced the included License Plate kit with a 12 inch Stainless Steal Piano hinge and a cheap plastic License plate mounting bracket. this setup clears the Backup Camera and looks very much like it was OEM. I used some T-Nuts with the prongs to attach the Hinge to the Bumper cover. drilled a hole first and T-Nut went in from behind the cover to cinch it to the plastic. anyway no complaints from me and it has been a great success. Cheers!!

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2012 Chevrolet Volt
This hitch receiver works just as advertised. The tutorial video provides good instructions and the written instructions suppliment the video well. I'd advise looking at both to be thorough. A few things to note, when removing the rear bumper fascia, be careful of the top most side clips as mine broke easily. Also, the license plate flips down fairly well when you have a ball hitch installed but it does obstruct the backup camera so maybe consider relocating the license plate if you launch boats a lot and wanna use the backup camera. The install was really easy for two guys to DIY with typical tools + the large hole saw. The Volt tows my 13' fishing boat like a champ so far.
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2013 Chevrolet Volt
I have been very pleased with my purchases. There has never been any lacking of quality. I installed the hidden hitch for my 2013 Volt last spring. It was the easiest hitch to install, only hard part was the removal of the back cowling on the car. Some care is needed removing that piece because it will tear on the mounting holes if you move too fast.i pull a small trailer with the Volt 4x8 size and have had it in constant use since the beginning of summer. Price was a little rich, but then how many custers are there with this car?
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2014 Chevrolet Volt
Easy fit. The instructions were not great but the video from the site was fantastic. Follow that and you will have no issues
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2015 Chevrolet Volt
CONFIRMED FIT FOR 2015. After being told that it wouldn’t fit, I bought it anyway and it bolted up no problem. My volt is fully loaded with all the parking sensors and stuff and it all still works fine. I would suggest drilling all 3 holes at 4” in the bumper so you’ll have an easier time getting the pin in hole. No idea why they tell you to drill smaller holes on the sides. License plate bracket didn’t fit great but that’s easily fixed. Overall it’s a great design and I’m happy I spent the extra cash on the hidden hitch.
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Rick

8/13/2022

One year later and still going strong. I’ve towed and hauled all sorts of stuff behind this car and although the mileage is awful mid 20s with two bikes the hitch works amazing and I love that you don’t see it when you’re not using it. The looks you get launching a boat with a volt are priceless.

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Works great.
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Easy straightforward installation with good instructions.
Works well, very confident in this hitch.
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I've purchased 3 or 4 hitches from Etrailer, always great quality and easy installs.
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This is a great item It fit perfectly works great
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Awesome product, does more then I was expected for it to do!
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2014 Chevrolet Volt
Fast and easy! Thanks
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  • Best Trailer Hitch for 2012 Chevy Volt
    We do have installation instructions for the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7186 and I have sent them to you in a separate email. As you mentioned in your question, there are 3 trailer hitches available for your 2012 Chevy Volt and they are all quite a bit different from each other. Even though it does require the longest installation process I really like the completely hidden design of the EcoHitch # 306-X7186 that you referenced. The 2 inch receiver actually installs...
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  • Differences Between Trailer Hitch Options for 2014 Chevy Volt
    The 100 lb figure you mention for the Curt # C11221 is actually the tongue weight capacity of the hitch, which is the maximum amount of downward force that could safely be applied to the trailer ball. Typically the tongue weight of a given trailer is between 10 and 15% of its fully loaded weight. Given that your trailer weighs a maximum of 400 lbs, the most tongue weight you'd likely see is 60 lbs, which is well within the capacity of the Curt # C11221. The EcoHitch # 306-X7180 and #...
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  • Bolt Size of Receiver Tube Bolt of the EcoHitch # 306-X7180 on a 2012 Chevy Volt
    I believe you are referring to the invert adapter where the hitch tube connects to the rest of the EcoHitch Stealth # 306-X7180. That bolt is a 1/2” x 2-1/2” bolt. You are correct that this is a single point of failure. I went ahead and attached photos of this bolt attached to the receiver tube. If you wish to have a more stable hitch receiver tube connection point, on your 2012 Chevy Volt, I recommend the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 306-X7186. The receiver...
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  • Stealth or Hidden Hitch for 2015 Chevrolet Volt
    I have a solution for you, but the EcoHitch # 306-X7186 is not a fit on the 2015 Chevy Volt. Often times there are subtle changes to the frame of the vehicle that make hitches incompatible with different years of the same models of cars, and this appears to be one of those cases. However, you can still use the EcoHitch Stealth # 306-X7180 to give yourself the same hidden hitch that is pretty much not noticeable until you attach the receiver to the hitch when it is in use. This EcoHitch...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for Towing Small Kayak Trailer With 2012 Chevy Volt
    From a convenience standpoint, the # 306-X7186 EcoHitch would probably be easier to live with, as you wouldn't need to remove the receiver when it's not being used but because there'd be a 10 inch height difference between the hitch and the coupler height, and because none of the ball mounts we offer that have the appropriate drop would be long enough to clear the rear bumper, you'll be better off going with the removable receiver model, part # 306-X7180. To figure out the ride that the...
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  • Recommended Ball Mount for a EcoHitch Mounted Behind the License Plate
    From the hitch pin hole to the edge of the license plate is 8" with the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch item # 306-X7186 installed on your 2015 Chevy Volt. With this in mind, I recommend the Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches item # 2753. It measures 9" from the hitch pin hole to where the hitch ball sits so this will give you plenty of room to clear your license plate and the back of your car. For hitch balls you will want item # 63845 for a 2" ball or item # C40002 for a 1-7/8" ball.
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  • Does EcoHitch for 2013 Chevy Volt Have Classification
    The EcoHitch part # 306-X7186 does not have an official hitch Classification but it is the most similar to a Class III due to it's 2 inch hitch size and weight capacities. Hitch Classes are really just ways to organize the hitches by size and capacity so if you already know that info the Class doesn't offer you anything beyond that.
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  • EcoHitch Trailer Receiver for a 2012 Chevrolet Volt
    I recommend the EcoHitch Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 306-X7186 for your 2012 Chevy Volt. After going through the instructions I can verify that it does not attach to your trunk and only attaches to the frame of your car inside the bumper beam. I have linked an installation video. This receiver has 2k lbs capacity trailer weight and a 300 lbs maximum tongue weight. The EcoHitch receiver is made specifically for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt, it does not fit on the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. There...
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  • What Size Hitch Opening Does EcoHitch that Fits Behind Bumper of 2014 Chevy Volt Have
    The EcoHitch for your 2014 Chevy Volt that fits behind the rear license plate is only available in a 2 inch hitch size with part # 306-X7186. The 2 inch hitch size is the most popular size for accessories so you'd have more options with this.
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