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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.
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The EcoHitch Hidden trailer hitch is designed to be as inconspicuous as possible. The hitch's cross tube bolts onto your vehicle's frame, behind your rear bumper. No drilling or welding is required. Once the hitch is installed, only the receiver will be visible beneath your bumper. This means that your vehicle can maintain its stylish, from-the-factory look, and you won't have to do any major modifications to its body or frame.
With a combination of aerospace-grade aluminum, steel, and stainless steel, each EcoHitch is made of a strong metal alloy that will withstand the test of time. The lightweight alloy is composed of recycled materials. Traditional steel hitch manufacturing can use coal or oil, which can contribute to harmful gas emissions. The EcoHitch's recycled materials limit the carbon footprint during manufacturing, so you get a sturdy trailer hitch while also helping the environment.
This EcoHitch trailer hitch is tested for durability and sturdiness. Using Finite Elemental Analysis (FEA), individual points of stress on the hitch can be detected and remedied. Designers can accurately test the hitch to ensure that it will meet or exceed SAE J684 standards. The EcoHitch Hidden trailer hitch is carefully researched and strength tested for a durable, high-quality hitch that can resist damage while on the road.
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
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The look is much much nicer than the Curt or OEM trailer hitches. I took off a star because installation could be much simpler if the manufacturer would care to make it simpler. First, the 2 M10 bolts that go in the bottom position aren't long enough for the nuts to go on the back side. A 50mm length instead of a 40mm would be ideal. The nut is able to thread on after tightening the long main bolt but the nut is only half way on. Then the bumper mount brackets. First, the brackets are adjustable, which is horrible since well, the adjustment can only be done with the bumper off. Which means you have to leave bolts loose. The brackets could be mounted at the factory in the known hole location on the bumper. Second, why are there nuts to be threaded on the inside of the bumper?? It's almost impossible to stick your hand between the bumper and the metal trunk pan to hold the nut. And why aren't they nylon locking nuts? It would just be easier to have a welded nut on the bracket for the screw to connect to. Another suggestion would be to have a place for a trailer wiring connector to mount to. I have been really struggling to find a good place to mount the 7 pin connector, nothing works
Lastly, and this is not a hitch problem, the 2026 Carnival has a piece of metal 1/8 inch thick that protrudes ~1/4 inch that needs to be cut for the spacer plate to fit properly. So if DIYing this project, make sure you have a Dremel or small grinder available.
Works and looks great! A lot more expensive than the non hidden version but I feel it’s the only way to go if you care about the appearance. Their instruction video is also spot on and amazingly helpful!
Had shipping issue
Will with E Trailer made it right
Great customer service
Thank you Will
The overall look of the hitch is great. I was disappointed with the install as the hitch did not fit as expected. I do not recall any mention of having to cut the bumper to make it fit. After the modification was made to reinstall the bumper cover, it had to be cut more for the bumper cover to be reinstalled. Unfortunately the since the bumper cover it cut to its maximum, it has to be forced back on as the hitch is bigger than it should be making the side clips of the bumper cover forcefully hold onto the body clips. Make sure you are comfortable with cutting the OEM bump and that after the bumper cover fits as it was before without you forcing it back into place.
Additionally, the shipping method was just a plastic bag which still contained all materials for the hitch but left the hitch scratched in multiple places. I paid the installed to paint the scratched so it will not give it a quick place to rust.
This hitch looks great on our new Kia Carnival. So much nicer than the factory install version!
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Gwendolyn Y.
1/8/2026
Couldn't agree more with you, Brad. Best hitch for appearance and esthetics. Also, great bike! How often do you get to take that out for a ride?