etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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1998 Subaru Legacy
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This hitch gives you a 2" x 2" receiver opening and a Class III rating with up to 4,000 lbs gross trailer weight and 600 lbs tongue weight. It’s ready for most common accessories like bike racks, cargo carriers, or small trailer setups. Whether you’re towing light loads or carrying gear for an outing, it’s built strong enough for regular use without being overkill for everyday needs.
The hitch is precision, robotically welded for consistent strength and a reliable fit. It bolts directly to your vehicle’s frame with no drilling or welding required, using the included hardware. That means you can install it right in your driveway with basic tools instead of a full shop setup. Once mounted, the fully welded steel design keeps it sturdy mile after mile.
Instead of a glossy finish that shows every scrape, this hitch has a matte black powder coat over a protective base layer. It gives the steel a rugged, carbide-like look and helps resist rust and corrosion from road grime and weather. The finish also hides dirt and dings better, so it stays looking clean longer even after regular use.
You get everything needed for mounting right out of the box — the bolt kit and installation instructions are included. The hitch isn’t just about towing; it opens up options for all types of hitch-mounted gear like cargo platforms and bike carriers so you can make the most of your vehicle’s versatility.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Phenomenal company. Wouldn’t buy hitches anywhere else
Well made and skillfully installed
Great hitch, no complaints.
High-quality. Really recommend it.
Product was a perfect fit. Installation was per instructions.The most time consuming was working around the muffler for which I recommend 19m ratchet wrench. I'm 75 and installed by myself.
Perfect fit for my 2024 Kia Carnival. However, packaging could have been better. The hitch was shrink wrapped and not boxed which allow scratches in several places during shipment.
Jenny N.
7/28/2023
Oh no! I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you.
Shop elsewhere! My hitch was delivered with no box, no hardware, no instructions, and all scratched up. Customer service was not much help only offering me $15 off my order so I could buy touch up paint! My time wasted was worth more than that. I won't make the same mistake twice.
Katrina B.
8/30/2022
Im sorry to see that your hitch has received some scratches on it due to shipping. This does tend to happen and when it does, we recommend using a Rust-oleum type paint to cover up any scratches and prevent corrosion in the future during use. I have a link below for your reference. I see that our customer service department has gotten in touch with you about this issue.
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Fit great and was easy to install on 2022 kia Carnival
Having jack stands made install easy
One of the six bolts was difficult to install because it was hidden above other items. Otherwise, the installation was OK and the product performs as expected.
E-Trailer Rocks, I was very thankful to receive great customer service from their knowledgable staff. Stoked to get this installed and working properly. Easy installation process was much appreciated!
Super easy to install and very well bui lt!
Don’t but from etrailer. I had previous experiences that were great and ignored the reviews that stated the packaging was poor. Well, my hitch came scratched up bad and not just the parts you couldn’t see. The main receiver was scratched up too. Additionally, one of the 6 bolts was defective and the head was as rounded off. I contacted etrailer and they sent another out, but too late for me to use the hitch the weekend I needed it. No offer to discount for the scratches or not including the correct parts. I’ll go elsewhere from now on.
You need heavier packaging to protect product. No big deal, but I had to touch it up. Would've given you a five but for that. Everything fit properly. I cut the plastic housing on the car a lot less than the instructions, so it was a cleaner install. Thanks!
Stan
9/4/2024
The hitch is showing no signs of rust or other issues. I have a Khul bike rack that fits into the receiver allowing me to carry ebikes, or you could get a luggage or scooter carrier. I wouldnt recomend hauling a boat with a Kia Carnival, but I could move it if I had to
Install was fairly simple, but you will need an angle adapter with an extension for the socket to install one of the bolts on the passenger side. Even with three contact points disconnected from the exhaust, there was no way to get it out of the way to install one of the bolts.
Rather than cutting the recommended area on the cover on the drive's side I chose to cut out just the area needed and slide it over the hitch before mounting the hitch. Photos are attached.
Always great service and how to videos are always so timely. Thank you etrailer
Hitch was shipped wrapped in plastic instead of in a box, so of course it arrived with nicks and scratches everywhere. This poor rating is for etrailer's packaging, not the hitch itself.
Works great, easy to install.
Worked well and looks good.
Just installed this on my 2024 Carnival along with the wire harness CU94FR. This was my third hitch from etrailer I have installed and was most challenging due to limited clearance on passenger side. Details of experience below:
SHIPPING: As others note they only lightly package this in plastic so expect that you will have some wear and scratches in some places escially on longer distances (i was only 15 miles away). We bought a black paint marker to cover. Wish they would allow local pickup again.
INSTALL: I did struggle to get the exhaust lowered. getting that first isolator off was tough but eventually managed it using soapy water, a pry bar, block of wood, and screw driver. Do clean out the screw holes with penetrating oil as recommended. I did it twice because screws were still tough to go in after first time. You will need a 2nd pair of hands to get hitch in place. Getting to the bolts under the exhaust is difficult. I had both a flexible extender and a u joint to get it done. Even then I had to use a wrench to finish tightening the forward most bolt so was not able to torque it. For the plastic cover I only cut a hole out and not the whole piece as instructed so it would have better coverage (see pic). you have to twist a bit to get it over the hitch but not hard. make sure you put over hitch before securing hitch to car. Liked the way it turned out and did not add issue in install. the hitch will cover the button hole so I did not get that back on (might work if put through cover before tightening). Multi-tool with blade worked perfect for cutout. Overall took about 4 hrs for me including installing the wire harness.
It was difficult to get one of the bolts torqued because the exhaust pipe was in the way. I had to use an open end wrench to get it as tight as possible. This is not a problem for me because I only plan to have a bike rack installed in the hitch and not tow a trailer ever.
Mike L.
10/28/2025
A crow foot would be your best bet to get that bolt properly torqued. Even though you're not towing with the hitch, you might sell the vehicle in the future and the new owner might want to tow with it.....
Had a slight issue with the delivery but Paula T took care of everything! Great customer service!
The hitch was amazingly easy to install. Works well with no issues. My only complaint is there was some damage on one of the ends as the plastic wrap had been torn over the corners at the end of the bar. It’s cosmetic damage for now and nothing visible from outside of the car, my only worry is it took the finish off down to the metal and it may rust over time. Otherwise, order was fantastic, delivered in 3 days. Instructions were clear.
Hitch is great. Instructions were on point. Helpful to have a swivel joint on the socket wrench. There is one screw that is tough but a long extension worked great. I did take off two muffler hangers to give a little more room.
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Katrina B.
10/17/2022
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