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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

Part Number: 306-X7397

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This custom-fit trailer hitch with a hidden cross tube installs behind your vehicle's rear bumper, leaving only the receiver visible beneath it. 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 Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" part number 306-X7397 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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EcoHitch Trailer Hitch - 306-X7397

Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
Tows up to 5,000 lbs (GTW): Handles small trailers, boats, and campers safely
Holds up to 750 lbs (TW): Supports bike racks, cargo carriers, and Class III accessories
Clean Hidden Design: Concealed cross tube keeps only the receiver visible under the bumper
Bolt-On Install: Mounts using existing holes with no drilling or welding required
Durable Alloy Build: Recycled aluminum, steel, and stainless steel resist rust and wear

Features to know about

Keep a Factory-Clean Look: Hidden Cross Tube Design

You don’t have to give up your vehicle’s clean rear profile just to add towing capability. This EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver tucks the cross tube behind the bumper so only the 2" x 2" receiver is visible. The result is a low-profile, from-the-factory look that blends right in. No drilling or welding is required—just bolt it on and keep your vehicle’s lines intact.

Tow and Haul with Confidence: Class III Strength and Tested Durability

Whether you’re towing a small trailer or loading up a bike rack, this hitch is built to handle it. It’s rated for up to 5,000 lbs gross trailer weight and 750 lbs tongue weight and meets SAE J684 towing safety regulations. Each hitch goes through Finite Element Analysis testing to pinpoint and strengthen stress areas, so you can count on solid performance trip after trip.

Built Strong and Smart: Lightweight Alloy with Rust-Resistant Finish

The hitch body is made from a mix of aluminum, steel, and stainless steel that combines strength with lower weight. That alloy is composed of recycled materials, keeping production more eco-friendly while still giving you durability on the road. A black powder coat finish protects it from rust and debris for long-term use in wet or salty conditions.

Easy Weekend Upgrade: Bolt-On Installation with No Drilling

Installing this hitch doesn’t require special equipment or modifications. It’s a 100% bolt-on design that lines up with existing mounting points behind the bumper beam. With some basic tools and an extra set of hands, you can have a Class III receiver ready for towing or hauling without cutting or trimming any panels.

Specs

Receiver Opening

Size: 2" x 2"

Rating

Class: III

Weight Capacities

Maximum gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
Maximum tongue weight: 750 lbs

Additional Information

Not rated for weight distribution systems
Limited lifetime warranty

X7397 Tork Lift Central Eco Hitch Hidden Trailer Hitch - 2" Receiver

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2018 - 2019 Audi Q5
2020 - 2028 Audi Q5 excluding Plug-In Hybrid
2018 - 2025 Audi SQ5

4.3

11 reviews

5 Stars		(7)
4 Stars		(2)
3 Stars		(1)
2 Stars		(0)
1 Star		(1)

by: David 09/03/2026

2025 Audi Q5

etrailer did an excellent job of recommending correct hitch for my vehicle. Follow-up customer service, invoicing and shipping details were all handled in a professional and timely manner. Very pleased with the vendor, thank you.

by: Ross 06/02/2022

2022 Audi SQ5

The hitch itself seems very heavy duty, nice welds with a good finish. I only plan to use this for a bike rack, so it is far stronger than I will ever need.

The installation video is exceptional with a couple very minor differences which may be due to different trim levels between my car and the one in the video. There is a wiring harness in the bumper fascia that is clipped to the car frame above the driver-side tail pipe and those clips need to be removed to get the fascia off. Also, I did not need to modify the heat shield as was done in the video.

Overall, it took about 3 hours to do the install and I've never done anything like this before.

The reason for the deduction of 1 star is due to the washers that are provided are not compatible with high or even medium torque applications. The washers deformed as if they were made of plastic. Instead, I used the factory hardware with a bit of blue Loctite.

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by: Kristopher 04/02/2024

2021 Audi SQ5

Hitch arrived pretty quickly! Product looks to be of high quality. Welds look good, powder coat looks good. Very solid. Will install it this weekend. Shipping packaging wasn’t so great. Box arrived heavily damaged (not etrailer’s fault) and the hitch wasn’t really secured all that well inside the box given its weight. Luckily the hitch was not damaged.

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by: PD 08/23/2019

5. So far

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Pd One Year Later

8/25/2020

Hitch on my Audi Q5 is working out great

by: Bruce 08/28/2021

2019 Audi SQ5

Finally installed this on my 2019 SQ5 today, after months of it sitting in the garage. A couple of notes, the factory bumper bar can be re-used. I needed to trim the inner upper sheet metal of the factory bar with a cutoff wheel so that it would fit properly. Also, the fasteners supplied with the the kit are junk, the washers are too think and too small of a diameter. I was able to re-use the factory hardware which has a much better washer head design and is also grade 10.9 (same as inlcluded bolts.

Also can confirm that the SQ5 bumper does not need to be trimmed, but I discovered this after trimming it a bit sadly. I did the install by myself, having a helper when re-fitting the bumper cover would have made this a lot easier and negated the need for trimming.

by: Streamline 03/03/2021

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by: King 06/30/2020

2018 Audi SQ5

Great hitch. Easy install and exactly as advertised. This was installed on a 2018 Audi SQ5.

by: Richard 03/06/2023

2021 Audi SQ5

Excellent quality, fit perfect.

by: Jodi 03/25/2026

by: Ryan 07/01/2025

2024 Audi Q5

by: Mark 07/24/2022

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Why Do Trailer Hitches Have Higher Weight Ratings Than The Vehicle Itself?
Hello Adeeb, thanks for reaching out. It is quite common for the weight rating of a trailer hitch to exceed that of the vehicle itself. Trailer hitches like the EcoHitch # 306-X7397 are often tested to higher standards, so they can carry higher ratings. This is mostly a safety thing. Adding a trailer hitch with a higher weight rating does not increase the towing capacity of your vehicle though. Your towing setup is only as strong as the weakest component of your setup, which in this case...
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Does the etrailer Hitch Stick Out Further Than the EcoHitch on a 2020 Audi Q5
It doesn't look like we have had a chance yet to install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e94CR on a 2020 Audi Q5 yet so I don't have any specific measurements for you. That said, based on the install photos we have of this and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7397, I can confidently say that the etrailer hitch sticks out further than the EcoHitch. The greater extension means better compatibility with folding accessories like bike racks and cargo carriers...
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Comparing Curt C98JR And EcoHitch C98JR Trailer Hitches For A 2021 Audi SQ5
Hello Andrew, great question. I will start by saying that with our videos, generally you can assume that the tires and suspension are stock when we are measuring the hitch clearance. Although, we do not have the tire size or suspension type noted anywhere specifically. In the case of the EcoHitch # 306-X7397 and the Curt # C98JR (13499) both will have the exact same 15" ground clearance on a 2021 Audi SQ5. The Curt has a slightly longer receiver, so it does have a slight edge as far as...
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Differences Between Trailer Hitch Receivers For 2021 Audi Q5
Let's start real quickly with your question about installation, and no matter which hitch you choose, the install will be the exact same for all trim models of your 2021 Audi Q5. As for the hitches, here are a couple that fit a 2021 Audi Q5: - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e94CR - EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7397 These hitches are indeed quite similar, including how they install, as well as their 5,000 lb towing/750 lb tongue weight capacities. What separates the...
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Will Hitch Installation Affect Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor Operation on a 2019 Audi Q5
The Hands-free Liftgate Sensors on your 2019 Audi Q5 will still function with any of the trailer hitches we carry installed, but since you are adding a big piece of steel near the sensors this will limit the area that the sensors pick up your foot movement to directly on either side of the hitch receiver. Out of the Draw-Tite # 76183, Curt # C13331, and EcoHitch # 306-X7397 options I highly recommend the Curt because in our experience their construction is better than the Draw-Tite and...
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Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness for a 2019 Audi SQ5
We do have a network of installers that are in the Everett Washington area. You will want to go to the left hand side of the item # 306-X7397 product page. Below the pictures and videos is a blue link that says, Locate installers near me. You will want to click on this link and input your zip code. This will give you a list of reputable installers. The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch item # 306-X7397 is confirmed to fit your 2019 Audi SQ5. If you are planning on towing you will also need...
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Is Stealth Hitch for 2018 Audi Q5 the Least Visible Hitch
You are on the money that the least visible hitch for your 2018 Audi Q5 is absolutely the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # 391AUDQ518. The reason for that is this is the only hitch available for your vehicle in which the receiver portion is removable, so it will be like there isn't a hitch on your Audi at all. The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7397 has a hidden crosstube, but the receiver portion will always show. But with the Stealth Hitches option, when you're done...
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Hidden Hitch For a 2018 Toyota Highlander
That is very strange and I am not sure how or why it would show that. The good news is we do have a EcoHitch for your 2018 Toyota Highlander. The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7397 that you referenced is for a 2018-2021 Audi Q5 which mounts differently and doesn't even share the same chassis as your Highlander. The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7250 will fit your Highlander. This hitch is rated for 750lbs of tongue weight and 5,000lbs or trailer weight,...
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Does Installation of EcoHitch on 2022 Audi Q5 S Line Premium Plus Require Cutting or Trimming
Installation of the EcoHitch # 306-X7397 on your 2022 Audi Q5 S-Line Premium Plus will not require any cutting or modification. The hitch installs behind the bumper beam and the receiver fits in the existing cutout on the rear fascia. If you plan on installing the hitch yourself you should count on needing an extra set of hands. Reinstalling at the end is tricky since you have to line up all of the studs and get that fascia around the receiver. I have attached an installation video below...
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Why Cant I Use a Curt C13331 on my 2018 Audi SQ5 When It Fits the 2018 Audi Q5
The reason the Curt # C13331 does not fit on the Audi SQ5 is because of issues with the fascia being different between the Q5 and SQ5; other manufacturers have been able to make their hitches compatible on both, but Curt was not able to address this in their manufacturing. The issue actually stems from what is behind the bumper and under the fascia, and the differences between the Q5 and SQ5 models. For that reason, you will need to go with something like the EcoHitch # 306-X7397, which...
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Installation Without Trimming Fascia on Audi Q5 with ECO hitch # 306-X7397
I understand not wanting to cut into the fascia on your bumper on your Audi Q5. Since the EcoHitch # 306-X7397 is a fairly new addition for the Q5, we do not have an install video available. After speaking with EcoHitch, they tell me that installation of this hitch does not require any cutting into the fascia. For what it's worth, I know that customers have also reported that during installation of the Draw-Tite # 76183, the install of that product can be made without having to cut anything.
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Will Tekonsha Trailer Wiring Harness Void Warranty of 2018 Audi SQ5
Nope, the warranty on your 2018 Audi SQ5 will absolutely not be voided if you add the Tekonsha trailer wiring harness you asked about: - ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # 119250KIT Your vehicle is protected by the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. This act says if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless whatever you have added to your vehicle...
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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2021 Audi SQ5
Yes, the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 306-X7397 is compatible with your 2021 Audi SQ5. It has a weight capacity of up to 5000 lbs and conceals well behind the rear bumper.
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Does EcoHitch for 2019 Audi SQ5 Replace Factory Bumper Beam
The EcoHitch part # 306-X7397 that you referenced fits behind the rear bumper beam of your 2019 Audi SQ5 once installed.
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Trailer Hitch for 2018 Audi Q5 With No Bumper Fascia Trimming Required
The Curt Class III hitch, part # C13331 would require that you trim the fascia in order to install it on your 2019 Audi Q5, so I wouldn't recommend it for a leased vehicle. The same would hold true for the Draw-Tite Class III, part # 76183 as you can see in the linked instructions. The good news is that we do offer the EcoHitch Class III, part # 306-X7397 that wouldn't require trimming of the bumper fascia. The installation is more involved, but it won't require altering the vehicle in...
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EcoHitch #306-X7397 on a 2020 Audi Q5
I spoke with Torklift and they did confirm that the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7397 will fit the 2020 Audi Q5. They are going to update their website to reflect the fitment. There will not be any trimming required as well with this hitch per Torklift on your Q5. I recommend the Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT be installed with the hitch. This will give you a 4-way flat trailer connection for any towing that you may do. It will also...
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