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  1. Trailer Hitch
  2. TowSmart
  3. 2 Inch Hitch
  4. Class III
  5. 3000 lbs GTW
  6. No Cross Tube
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2001 Ford Excursion
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TowSmart

TowSmart Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

Part Number: TS48ZR
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$107.57
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2001 Ford Excursion

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TowSmart's fully welded hitch bolts onto your vehicle. The receiver sits beneath the bumper for easy cargo access. Built from powder-coated steel, it resists rust and corrosion. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from TowSmart. TowSmart Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" part number TS48ZR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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TowSmart Trailer Hitch - TS48ZR

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Holds up to 300 lbs (TW): Supports multi-bike racks and loaded cargo carriers
  • Tows up to 3,000 lbs (GTW): Handles small campers, utility, or lightweight boat trailers
  • Bolt-On Installation: Mounts using existing hardware with no drilling or welding required
  • Durable Round-Tube Build: Provides lasting strength for towing and hauling tasks
  • Powder-Coated Steel Finish: Resists rust and wear from weather and road grime
Made in USA

Features to know about

Bring Your Gear Without the Hassle: 2" Class III Receiver for Everyday Use

When you need extra space for bikes or cargo, the 2" x 2" receiver on this TowSmart hitch makes it easy to hook up what you need. It supports up to 300 lbs of tongue weight and 3,000 lbs of trailer weight, so you can carry a loaded cargo rack or tow a small trailer without worrying about stability. It’s a solid setup for bike racks, cargo carriers, or small utility loads that keep your trips simple and organized.

Built Strong for Work and Play: Durable Round-Tube Steel Design

This hitch is made from fully welded, powder-coated steel that stands up to rust and corrosion. The round-tube design adds strength while keeping a clean look beneath the bumper. Whether you’re hauling gear for work or heading out on an adventure, it’s built to handle daily use and stay looking good over time.

Install It in Your Driveway: Bolt-On Mount with No Drilling or Welding

You don’t need a shop lift or fancy tools to get this hitch mounted. It bolts right on using existing hardware—no drilling or welding required. The fit is straightforward and makes it possible to take on the install yourself, getting you ready to tow without spending all weekend doing it.

Ready for All Conditions: Protected Finish for Long-Term Reliability

Road grime and weather can be tough on metal, but the glossy powder coat finish helps protect this hitch from rust and wear. That means season after season of reliable performance and a hitch that keeps working as strong as the day you put it on.

Specs

Receiver Opening

  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"

Rating

  • Rating: Class III

Weight and Capacity

  • Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,000 lbs
  • Maximum tongue weight: 300 lbs
  • Not rated for weight distribution systems

Warranty

  • Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

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Video Transcript for Review of TowSmart Trailer Hitch - Custom Fit Class III 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver - TS48ZR

Hi everybody, Andy here with etrailer.com. Let's take a real quick look at this TowSmart Custom Fit Class III two inch trailer hitch receiver. Now this has been designed for your 2021 and newer Volkswagen ID 4, and on custom fit parts such as this hitch, I do recommend taking advantage of our vehicle fit guide here at etrailer.com. Just input the year, make, and model of your vehicle and our fit guide will confirm if this will work for you or if we have something comparable that will work for you. So this receiver is going to sit beneath your bumper for easy cargo access. With a 300 pound tongue weight, this hitch is going to be ready for your multi-bike rack or a fully loaded cargo carrier.

Whether you're hauling electric bikes or extra gear for a weekend trip, it's gonna handle that weight with ease. And then this does have a 3000 pound towing capacity that's going to make it ideal for hauling small travel trailers, utility trailers, or lightweight boat trailers, giving you the flexibility to take your adventure wherever you want. Now this is going to be a simple bolt-on process. This hitch is going to replace and upgrade the one that you currently have on your ID, and so you're just simply going to reuse that hardware that's holding your current one in place. So this does not include hardware.

It will reuse the hardware that's currently holding the one that you have on there now in place. The tube design is going to add durability while maintaining the clean look. Again, this is built to handle work and play. It's ready for whatever your ID needs to tow. And this has a kind of a glossy black finish powder coat finish.

It's gonna help resist rust and corrosion. You see, you've got your loops here for your safety chain. So all in all, I think this is going to hold up really well for you and it's going to, the powder coat finish is going to keep this looking great for years to come. I do wanna point out that this is not rated for weight distribution systems. Now, if you happen to have any other additional questions that I did not cover for you today, don't hesitate to reach out to us.

We do wanna be sure that you're getting exactly what you want and need. Well, I think that's gonna wrap up our quick look today. I do hope that it was helpful for you. Again, my name is Andy. Thank you for joining me.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9

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TowSmart's fully welded hitch bolts onto your vehicle. The receiver sits beneath the bumper for easy cargo access. Built from powder-coated steel, it resists rust and corrosion.

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Perfect fit on my ID.4. 10min install with existing hardware.



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Easy to install on my 2023 ID4 pro S no need for adapter so everything is way more solid!!!



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I called and spoke to Josh who answered every question clearly. He helped me choosing the right item and the install took like ten minutes! thank you for the support!



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Fits perfectly



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Works great, easy to install.



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Bolted right on. this didn't come with any instructions but I had a quick chat with sales who quickly got me the torque spec for the mounting bolts (86 ft-lbs if you need to know)



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With some effort I removed the 1.25" receiver that was standard equipment for our car. The 2" receiver fit perfectly. Now we're ready to haul e-bikes.



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10 minute install. Great addition for bike rack vs the 1 1/4”. Etrailer is awesome. Always shop here first when I can.



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Perfect fit for the stock 2026 ID4 hitch. Swapped out the 1 1/4” hitch receiver with this 2” in about 5 min.


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