etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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2012 Jeep Patriot
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This hitch opens up what you can do with your vehicle. With a 4,500-lb maximum gross trailer weight and 675-lb tongue weight, it’s ready for small campers, boats, or utility trailers. The 2" x 2" receiver is the standard size for most bike racks, cargo carriers, and ball mounts, so you can swap between hauling gear and towing without hunting for adapters. Step up to 5,500 lbs GTW and 750 lbs TW when using a weight distribution setup—plenty of capacity for weekend trips or light work duties.
The precision, robotic welding gives this hitch the strength and consistency needed for reliable towing. Every joint is solid and aligned right where it should be, which keeps your load stable on the road. It’s built for real use, not just occasional hauls, so you can tow with confidence whether you’re heading out with a trailer or carrying bikes on a rack.
The matte black powder coat over a protective base layer stands up to corrosion and road grime while hiding scuffs and dirt better than glossy finishes. It gives the round-tube design a clean, finished look under the bumper that blends in nicely instead of sticking out like an add-on. Over time, that finish keeps the hitch looking fresh even after regular use in rain, snow, or dust.
This custom-fit hitch bolts directly to the frame with no welding or drilling required. All mounting hardware comes in the box along with clear instructions, so you can get it installed in an afternoon with basic tools. The design lines up with factory holes for a precise fit, making it a simple DIY project if you’re handy or an easy job for any shop.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Hitch is strong and very well built. Installation is pretty straight forward. Second one from trailer and it’s great. Easy to DIY and using jack stands to help line up and raise your hitch into place makes it an easy one man job.
Super sturdy and easy to install. Moved across the country with it towing a mid sized trailer.
Had to make some adjustments. Weld was in the way and had to grind down a little. Otherwise good, pulls boat great
It was a perfect fit. And looks great. After I bought a cheaper one off of ebay that didn't fit i was aggravated. But I looked up etrailer. It had good reviews so I gave them a chance. It is perfect and was cheaper than the big brands. But still fits and looks great
Quality made
Dylan
2/20/2026
The product is great and the coating has held up to our rough Ohio winter
Gwendolyn Y.
2/20/2026
Excellent service. Videos extremely helpful. Fish line BRILLIANT!
Works perfectly fo a 2020 jeep Cherokee limited!
Mounted up perfectly. I just wish it would have been designed to be a little bit higher so it stick out so much.
Very fast shipping
Everything was great went together as e xpected
Installation was straight forward and fairly simple.
Wonderful. Shipping was fast and got here early
Awesome took 30 minutes to install arrived on time thank you. Perfect fit
I had the hitch installed at Felkers in Loveland, Co. They did an excellent job; The hitch was in contact with both Jeep exhaust tubes, which would have caused a rattle on bumps. Felkers, cut out portions of the exhaust tubes to eliminate the problem. You might mention this to other jeep installation's. Other than that it was fine
The super premium fish wire saved this job for me. It was physically difficult for me to install this by myself. Transmission jack and regular floor jack made it feasible and a controlled operation. I had to trim the exhaust bezel on my 2021 Jeep Cherokee Limited as documented in the description. I recommend watching their YouTube video install for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee. Super premium quality product.
Perfect fit and the installation video made it super easy.
I have now installed 3 of your hitches on different vehicles over the years. I NEVER write or rate products I have purchased or used. Your products are a first and I rate your hitches 5 star.
FITS PERFECT on my 2019 CHEROKEE LATITUDE! I ordered on Sunday, it showed up Wednesday, and i bolted it on friday with no problems. I bought it so that i could use a bike rack, and its a perfect fit. And for the price and shipping and availability, I could not have asked for a better deal!
The website matched me up with exactly which receiver was required for my vehicle. Arrived quickly. Had it installed and it’s exactly what I needed!!
This is an excellent item. Works great for e-bike carrier. Great product & great shopping experience.
I wrote an earlier review with four stars, but I would like to retract that and now reduce that reading to two stars as I have discovered there are more missing parts. In total, I am short one carriage bolt and two nuts. The instructional videos as I mentioned are excellent, but very frustrating that I have to make another trip to the hardware store. I should’ve double checked all my parts prior to installation. I would recommend that for anybody before they get started.
The shipping was delayed but I believe that was on the part of UPS and not etrailer. I hired a mechanic to install this hitch as I have some disabilities. The mechanic said the hitch was quite easy to install and he had it done in less than one hour. The hitch looks OK as installed. Price for this item was competitive.
Watched the video on YouTube and installed it myself. Pretty easy. Had to use my knee to hold the hitch up while I started the bolts.
Scott
6/30/2026
I have had zero issues with the hitch. Very satisfied!
Kate F.
6/30/2026
Arrived on time and the video tutorial was right on target with what to expect. Looks like a quality hitch and very easy to install. I am 70 years old and recommend getting help to lift and bolt in place as I did from my 28yr old son. All parts needed to install were included. I would recommend etrailer to everyone!
If you're installing this to a 2019 Jeep Cherokee, be sure to scrape off the sealer at the points where the hitch mounts attach. The clearance is very little at the hitch and uni-body points. Definitely support the exhaust pipe and after loosening the clamp fully, wiggle the muffler side to side, do not rotate it. Best to have another set of hands to hold the pipe upstream of the clamp while wiggling the muffler. Total installation time for the hitch was 2 hours and another 2 hours for the wiring harness.
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Gwendolyn Y.
3/28/2025
Moving is never easy so I could only imagine how it was to move across country! Hope you and your family have settled in nicely in the new home :)