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This hitch blends in instead of standing out. The cross tube mounts behind the bumper so the only thing you’ll see is the 2" receiver opening underneath. It keeps the back of your vehicle looking neat and factory-finished while still giving you a full Class III towing setup. You get 5,000 lbs of gross trailer weight and 750 lbs of tongue weight capacity without a bulky bar showing below the bumper.
Built from an alloy that combines aluminum, steel, and stainless steel, this hitch hits a sweet spot between strength and weight. The material is sturdy enough to handle regular towing or heavy bike racks, and it’s rust resistant thanks to a black powder coat finish. Because it’s made from recycled materials, it keeps its environmental footprint low while staying tough over years of use.
You don’t need a lift or special tools to get this hitch mounted. It bolts directly to existing points on the frame—no drilling or welding required. The precision fit lines up cleanly with the factory holes, so installation goes quickly whether you’re setting it up solo or with a little help. Once it’s in place, the receiver sits snug under the bumper ready for towing, cargo carriers, or bike racks.
With its 2" x 2" opening, this hitch works with most common accessories like cargo trays, ball mounts, and multi-bike carriers. It’s rated for Class III towing, so it can handle small campers, utility trailers, or loaded-up racks without flexing under load. The hidden design keeps things looking clean while giving you full hauling capability whenever you need it.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Installed on a 2022 Highlander. Easy install and it looks great - you can only see the hitch extension!
For highlander xse after installation you need change your exhaust hanger lower your exhaust tips. Looks ugly but this is the only way to make it fits
Perfect hitch. I really like the fact that it is hidden and you only see the receiver. Installed by myself without any issues. Note: Get some extra plastic push clips for the bumper and side plastic. You will probably break some trying to get them out.
Instructions were thorough. I used a scissors hydraulic Jack as my “second pair of hands(as I didn’t have an overhead hoist) , and, took my time with the install.
Looks good on our new Highlander after all was done.
Easy to install and a perfect fit.
My order was missing some parts when it arrived due to the box being ripped during shipping. etrailer sent me the parts free of charge and I got it installed today. Super siked to use it! Would definitely order from them again!
Fit well but a bit difficult to install. Lower side plate bolts are very close to hitch bolts. Hard to access hitch bolts. Also bolts have to be tightened in a specific order to install the hitch correctly. All the bolts have to be snugged up first to locate all the pieces and center the hitch. Then the bolts for the hitch to the frame get tightened. The lower side plate bolts have to be loose to access the hitch bolts. Then the upper side plate bolts can be tightened and finally the lower side plate bolts.
Also why mix metric bolts and English/SAE bolts? Couldn't all the bolts be metric? Then I can use one set of tools.
Finally I could not remove the muffler from the rear support bracket. I've worked on many exhaust systems and even have the special pliers for pushing out the support hooks. You can't move the exhaust system enough to pop out the hooks. The support bracket had to be removed and reinstalled in order to get the hitch above the muffler.
Fit perfectly and still can use spare t ire.
It was installed by a professional installer in about an hour and without having to remove the bumper. It looks great and can’t wait to start using it for biking.
I was quite happy with the hitch, in spite of the fact that I never actually used it for towing. Unfortunately, the vehicle is now totaled (unrelated to the hitch).
All the parts were provided. I tried to get stainless steel fasteners in place of the steel ones provided, but I couldn't find them locally. Installation was pretty easy, with help from my son-in-law, but on the ground without a lift. Installation instructions were pretty good, except for cutting of the plastic mud shield. Could have used better help for that.
Etrailer always gets it correct the first time
I have installed four different trailer hitches on vehicles, but this is my first EcoHitch. This one was for my 2021 Toyota Highlander. The last one was a few years ago on a 2012 Highlander. This EcoHitch really lives up to the Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver name! The price point for this hitch is much higher than the other models and actually doesn't work any better than the others. BUT it really does sit under the vehicle and is completely out of the way. I needed that because the extra two inches of clearance is what I needed to park the newer Highlander in my garage. So if this issue is important to you, it is well worth the extra money. And installing it was as easy as the other ones I've done. It takes effort and is way easier with another person helping, but no problems when you follow the instructions.
Fit like a glove! Looks tight! Easy install! Recommend for 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Limited.
Great customer support helped me find a hitch that would fit behind the bumper of our 2023 Highlander Platinum without interfering with the 20" spare. We also wanted a hitch that was concealed with only the receiver showing. We want to use our bike rack with the car and had almost decided that it wasn't going to be possible. The videos were very helpful, just the right length. The hitch was delivered in a few days and bolted right up with no issues. All you see is the receiver. The light kit was also a very straightforward installation.
This was a great buying experience and the end result checks all of the boxes.
Great Job to all at etrailer!
Everything that etrailer.com did was outstanding. My problem was the fact that four of the eight metric split lock washers were not included in the hardware kit. The missing hardware caused a delay in the installation and a trip to the local hardware store. Both items were shipped promptly and well packaged.
Not bad installation. Good directions
Excellent product
Great product but to be clear you can JUST squeeze a full size spare 245/60/ R18 under the Highlander with this hitch. You have to have it at the perfect angle to make sure the tire fits securely.
Hitch install was straight forward with instructions and install video. Cuts to plastic piece on drivers side were easy with a hacksaw blade. Harness install was also straightforward and would have only taken 10minutes had a plastic pin not come off the interior trim and fallen inside. Fishing it out took more time than the rest of the install. Overall I like the look of the finished install. Only 4 stars because the lift gate sense module is sandwiched between the bumper trim and the hitch not allowing holes to line up for one push pin so I used zip ties. My concern is if anything ever bumps the bumper at that location the module will be crushed because there is no flex or give. Lift gate motion sense is still functional but very finicky.
Product was as described, and was very easy to install. Got a quote from the dealership of almost $1000 to install a trailer hitch, but I was able to do it myself in about an hour for a small fraction of the cost.
Pretty easy install on our 2023 Highlander Hybrid XLE. Took me about 40mins. Had a dremel to trim the plastic cover on the driverside as shown in etrailer's video. Chose this model cuz it looked cleaner / more oem/style and has a higher tongue weight rating. Didn't buy a wire harness cuz we only intend to use a hitch cargo carrier...for now. This hitch will be great for that with the 750lb tongue weight rating. Happy with the purchase.
The hitch fit perfectly even with the large donut spare tire 20" rims on the Highlander
Install was not too bad by myself. I used some jack stands and a floor jack. This will accommodate a full size spare, but just barely. The clearance between the rear sway bar and hitch is tight. I am using a full sized spare tire, so perhaps a worn tread tire would fit just fine.
Easy install and the added tongue weight threshold provides extra confidence which is a nice benefit although I may never take advantage of it. The hitch tucks away nicely so that its hardly even noticeable. I use it once a month or more and haven't had any issues.
Scott
5/3/2026
Still working great. I find myself looking at the factory installed version on other highlanders and prefer this version aesthetically. It simply looks nicer.
Andrew N.
5/4/2026
Easy to install. Perfect fit. I like the hidden design of the hitch, most of the unit is hidden behind the bumper. The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch looks good on my Highlander.
Heather A.
5/8/2026
Wow, the hitch looks like it belongs on your Highlander! Thank you for taking the time to send over the photos. What are you planning on towing with it?
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Gwendolyn Y.
7/30/2025
That price quote is pretty shocking to see so I'm glad we had just what you needed, Mark! What have you been using the hitch for?