etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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This hitch adds some real muscle to your setup. It’s rated for 3,500 lbs maximum gross trailer weight and 350 lbs tongue weight, or up to 5,000 lbs GTW and 500 lbs TW when used with weight distribution. The 2" x 2" receiver opening means it works with the most common bike racks, cargo carriers, and ball mounts out there. Whether you’re towing a small camper or loading up bikes for a weekend trip, it’s built to handle everyday hauling without breaking a sweat.
No welding or drilling needed—this hitch bolts right onto the vehicle’s frame using factory mounting points. The complete hardware kit and instructions come in the box, so you can get set up in the driveway with basic tools. Once it’s torqued down, you’re ready to tow or mount accessories right away.
The matte black finish isn’t just about looks. The powder-coated steel resists rust and corrosion while giving the hitch a rugged, carbide-like texture that hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than glossy paint. The round-tube design keeps it looking clean under the bumper while adding long-term durability for road salt, rain, and everything else your adventures throw at it.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Great hitch! Installation was pretty easy. Installation took my wife and I just over an hour. The video posted on[line] by etrailer was spot on for instructions. Definitely a two person install, due having to hold in place. Installed on 2017 Honda Odyssey.
easy install no problems
thank you
My hitch was easy to install on my Honda Odyssey due to the video instruction from trailer. The matte black looks great. Took me less than 1 hour. The majority of use will be carrying bikes with an occasional trailer.
High quality and easy bolt on,as long as you clean bolt holes of any rust or dirt build up on car.
Disappointed with the trailer hitch. It has some rust already and welds are not the the best. I should have purchase the Curt brand. It will do what it’s purpose but when you buy a new item it should look new and not look used and old.
Doing it by myself took a little longer but it went smoothly but his 66-year-old man was able to install the hitch single handed. I found the jack stand worked well to hold up the driver's side while I started the bolts on the passenger side.
I also had to make a second cut on the panel so it would fit around the hitch.
I was able to get it installed and it is ready to go.
Everything came very quickly and was 100% compatible. Using the video for the hitch installation was a huge time save. First time installing a hitch and wiring and had it done in under 2 hours. Installation on 2017 Honda Odyssey and can confirm the 2016 model tutorial is identical to my 2017 model.
Works great. Used a tap to clean out the bolt holes first and it went right on.
Installed easily, fit perfectly and works as expected. I use it to hold a receiver hitch type bike rack, which I load up with over 100 lbs of e-bikes. No problems at all.
Brent
7/8/2025
Still works great. As what is basically a chunk of welded steel should. The only thing that could happen is corrosion, which hasnt.
So easy to install. Everything lined up perfectly with no adjustments required. Shape is nice and looks good on the Odyssey. Had my dad help me, just because I enjoy doing stuff with him. It really is a one person install though. The whole procedure, down to the wire that pulls the carriage bolt through is very well engineered, and very well thought out. Easiest hitch install we've every done by far. Put a carrier in to see how the spacing is and it works perfectly.
Good sturdy and nicely finished Hitch Receiver. The Receiver was hanging out of the box it came in from UPS but no scratches or damage was noted. Instructions and video's were very helpful. I did have to perform some minor modifications where the hitch mounted onto the structural rails on the van to get it to mount flat when I torqued it down. The adjustments were made using a high speed cutting wheel. This could have been avoided if the outboard edges of the hitch had been chamfered along their edges but it was a minor annoyance as I didn't realize I needed to do this until I had a couple of bolts in after putting it up by myself.
Randy W.
7/3/2025
I’m very satisfied with the Trailer Hitch Receiver after a year. I have only used it a couple of times for carrying a bicycle rack but it still looks good and ready to go anytime I am.
Kate F.
7/3/2025
Great, straight forward installation. I debated between the 'hidden' version and the bar version. As far as I can tell from pictures, the OEM hitch is hidden in the center area, but the sides stick down similar to this style, so it's doesn't look that clean. There is a Draw Tite 76025 version that looks to be hidden on the sides as well which gives the cleanest look, but a lot more effort to remove the bumper, etc. This one isn't very noticeable, and hey, it's a mini-van - convenience is more important than looks. I don't believe the Draw Tite gets the hitch up any higher, looking at all the other videos, pictures, etc. So I opted for the etrailer version instead of the Curt, as the price was a bit better. I debated whether I should put the rear end up on floor jacks to give me a bit more room. Feeling lazy, I didn't, and probably should have just to give me a bit more working room. Couple notes that might help - Removing the drivers side underbody panel (that you can discard when finished or reinstall), there's a step where you unscrew a Phillips screw that is tucked in the wheel well. My minivan has the black plastic mudflaps, and even though there is a hole through them to access that screw, I removed the mudflaps - made it way easier to get to (and re-install - I chose to trim the plastic fitting and re-install). Also, on the passenger side, you can work around the exhaust pipe, but it's kind of in the way - I should have pulled it off the hangers (see the Curt hitch video) - would have saved a few curse words and socket extensions, etc. Don't forget the bristle brush to clean the weld nuts. Also, thread the bolts in once without the hitch in place, to make sure they'll go in smoothly. Overall, a pretty easy project to complete. One other plus - the fish-wire bolt installation is brilliant - it does go in as easy as the video shows, and works great. My only complaint is that I wish I had a hoist... :) Good luck!
This fit our odyssey as advertised, and we have used it several times. Installation instructions were clear and correct. I am very happy with the purchase, and would absolutely recommend this product.
Donald
10/13/2025
This product is still working as advertised. No issues.
The trailer hitch is awesome. I installed on our 9 year old 2011 Honda Odyssey. Like mentioned in other reviews, I had to purchase a tap ($x from [Hardware store]) and used silicon lube, even though the holes looked clean. I just had to periodically spray the lube into the tap's channels and installation was easy. See photos. I tried without the tap and it was impossible.
Works very good. I’ve put my thing on there so I can hold my chair. Thank you. I’m
My order was delivered without delay, as per the delivery date.
Installation instructions where easy to follow while the item fits perfectly. Thanks a lot guys...
Karl
1/18/2022
Great, nonoroblem with it, its durable
Unit didn’t fit exactly. Angle of weld was off by just enough to require cutting out slot of 2nd bolt hole on one side.
Lucky I have those tools/skills or it would have been returned.
Crazy heavy duty unit but there is inches of room there to work with and the tolerances are obviously not tight enough. See pics. Other side was pushed to tolerance level (about 1”) and side shown was still not capable of bolts 2 and 3 to pass through. Had to grind out u hole to a ‘slot’ by grinding out metal from outside to slot.
Sierra K.
5/26/2022
It sounds like your hitch was flexed. I will attach a help article regarding flex. It also sounds like your weld nuts needed cleaned, as they can sometimes have debris and rust in them. The instructions say no drilling is required and that the passenger side needs lifted over exhaust first.
Both hitch receivers work great
Easy to install and attractive. Hopefully this will not rust away like my previous Curt Hitch Receiver.
Nice product, fairly easy to install. Cleaning the car frames bolt holes took the most time!
This hitch was super easy to install, the videos online were extremely helpful when installing. Make sure that the weld nut threads are clean of rust and debris, as the two on the passenger side of mine were rusted and needed a lot of cleaning. Also putting a bolt in and threading in and out and cleaning with WD 40 helped for a much easier install. The hitch fits up nicely against the bottom of the bumper, there is no reason not to be pleased with this hitch. Great product!
Benjamin
4/14/2021
Hitch has been great, no rust. I am still pleased.
So far so good. Took approximately an hour to install, including unpacking the hitch and cleaning out the weld nuts. While potentially possible to install on your own with strategically placed supports, it's more realistic to install with two people, even if one of them is just lifting, steadying, and holding the hitch in place while you do all the work. Everything lined up perfectly. Didn't even need to put the van up on ramps. Trimmed the plastic fascia on the driver side as shown in the video instructions and worked like a charm to reinstall.
Test fit our bike rack (which is our primary intended use) and everything fit snuggly. So far, very happy with the purchase.
Jmk
9/4/2023
Still very happy with the hitch. We use it for our bike rack and it handles the weight of 4 bikes plus the rack and still feels secure. No complaints. Wish I bought it earlier in the vans life!
Very happy with new hitch! Excellent quality, value & ease of installation. The bonus is it looks great with the matte black finish. Finally, your customer service & order tracking system is excellent. Thank you for putting out an awesome hitch!
Victoria H.
2/26/2025
Thank you Raul for the great feedback and photo! I agree with you, it does look great!
Very easy to install all things considered. It only took me awhile because there was corrosion and rust inside some of the holes under the back of the van where the bolts go. If it’s clean, you should be able to use regular tools, but an impact was able to force it through. Getting the muffler off is really only the thing, I clipping one piece to gently move past it, then you’re putting a handful of bolts on. Not hard at all. I’ve been hauling wood and exercise equipment now with my Odyssey- it’s been fantastic!
I used this hitch as the center section for a custom triple hitch for a VW Vanagon. I needed a wide,well-made hitch where the 2" receiver was vertically centered on the crossbar and this fit the bill. Finish quality was just okay, but that did not matter for my purposes of modifying it. I later had the whole thing hot-dip galvanized
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Christopher
4/13/2026
Still pulling my lawn mower like a champ. ??