etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.
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The sturdy steel construction is protected with a matte black finish for added durability. This unique powder coating gives etrailer hitches a carbide-like appearance and a rugged look that sets them apart from traditional glossy hitches. In addition to being rust and corrosion resistant, the tough matte coating hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than a glossy finish.
At etrailer 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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Item as described and fast shipping. Great seller.
This went on a week old 2013 Explorer. The hitch arrived by UPS in only a few days and took me about 60 minutes to install. It was surprisingly easy. The quality of the Hitch seems good. This saved me a lot of $$ versus having a hitch installed.
With standard shipping, my 2012 Ford Explorer Class 3 hitch and trailer wiring harness were at my door in 4 days with standard shipping. The online video plus the included instructions were all that was needed to make this job staightforward. I used a racing jack to hold up the exhaust after taking it off the hangers. This allows you to move the rear mufflers side to side a bit making it easier to get at the mounting bolts up on the frame. Took less than 1 hour. Everything fit perfectly. The inline wiring kit was remarkably easy once you figure out that on the Explorer you need to connect into the black plug not the white one. The kit's plug is color coded to lead you to this but it isn't stated in the directions. Paying a dealership to do something this simple would be a crime no one should commit.
Exact fit for my 2019 Ford Explorer XLT. It took me 2 hours to install, but to be fair, I did it alone at home. The provided instructions with the installation video on the website helped me out tremendously. I'm just waiting on a bracket to secure the 4-pole flat connector, so it isn't just dangling. Other than that, everything went smoothly, and I can't wait to actually use it to haul stuff for my next project.
The hitch was well made and the finish was good. The installation was simple and the video instructions were great. It took me a couple of hours to install but that was because I painted the frame where the hitch was mounting. I do not have a lift so I did the install in my driveway and it was still very easy. The only improvement that would be nice would be if there was a tab welded to the hitch to mount a wiring connector bracket.
Dan
5/16/2026
The hitch is still great, No issues with it.
Given that I had all the required tools it was not too hard to self install. The hitch fit perfectly and the instructions were sufficient to complete the job. I will be primarily using the hitch for a bike rack but hauling a small trailer is not out of the question.
Fast shipping
Randall
4/29/2026
Had the trailer hitch for a year and it was the best thing we did. Works great for the bikes. Should have gotten it when we got the vehicle.
Lazer S.
4/29/2026
Easiest modification I've done on the 2018 Explorer Police Interceptor. Easy to follow video and instructions. Hardware and materials looked well made. So far I've had no issues after the installation and do not expect any. If you need something and etrailer has it, chances are it's the right purchase.
High quality product. Instructions were spot on. I got away with just removing the two isolators on the mufflers. Total installation took just over an hour. If you’re looking for a trailer hitch, you won’t be disappointed.
Fast shipping, plenty of communication on when my package will arrive, extremely well made, durable, all hardware was highest quality, excellent fit, and easy to find installation videos online even though detailed instructions with pictures were provided with package. Have not used it yet, but can’t wait to test it out on our maiden voyage, towing our pop-up. Thank you etrailer!
Receiver bolted up right into place. Excellent fit. I had access to a hoist which made installation much easier.
Great quality, straightforward detailed instructions, perfect fit, very pleased!
Fit perfectly on our Ford Explorer - thank you!
Fits neatly under back bumper and doesn't stand out like older types of bolt on hitch receivers. Installation was easy enough. I see a small spot of rust already after the first week which is disappointing.
Justin E.
8/18/2023
Update a year later, no further rust, still looks the same. Still very solid
Mike L.
9/13/2023
The trailer hitch had everything that was needed to install on my 2017 Ford Explorer Utility (former police explorer). I was able to complete the install in 1.5 hours using the auto shop on our military base that has a lift.
Awesome product super easy to install highly recommend product. Directions were spot on. One tip I have is to use a floor jack to support the exhaust system rather than a tie off quicker to drop and raise the exhaust.
Cjd X.
3/25/2023
Awesome! bike rack, extension for storage , pulling jetski, log splitter.
Everything about this trailer hitch receiver was excellent from the customer service, purchase, on-time delivery, installation instructions and the installation process. Did have to make one run to Home Depot to purchase the right size socket, but that is on me, not etrailer. The fit up to my 2017 Ford Explorer is factory perfect as shown in the photo. Thank you etrailer.
Got it for a bike rack for my mini bike came with everything I needed and instructions way better than I expected and a great price would buy again 10000%
Victoria H.
2/20/2025
I'm happy this worked out so perfectly for you, Musa! Mini bikes are so much fun! Do you have a favorite place you like to ride?
Excellent product, assembly without problems, the only thing that needs to be worked on is the shipping packaging, the box was very large without any padding, which caused the box to break and it even arrived with holes on some sides, other than that, everything was fine.
Trailer hitch arrived quickly and install video was excellent. The hardest part was lowering the exhaust from the hangers I chose the eTrailer hitch because of the powder black coating instead of the glossy black. You can see that the hitch is barely noticeable and fits tightly under the bumper! My lab Riley also digs it!
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Orientation of carriage bolt spacer being fished up into the frame needs to be the longer end towards the back of the vehicle as shown in the video at ~3:26. The printed instructions show it both ways. It took a while to remove both pieces and reverse it when I originally installed it the other way.
Bonus tip... If you have the 4WD (AWD) model (mine's a 2017) and you're planning on replacing the rear differential's fluid (80W-90), you can get to the fill plug much easier with the exhaust slightly out of the way (i.e. when you're installing this receiver). Also, there's no drain plug, but you should be able to extract about 90% of the fluid from the fill plug port. Cheers!
Purchased this hitch used, it was in nearly new condition. This is the second hitch I’ve purchased from etrailer ( another vehicle). Quality products, great customer service, instructions are clear enough with pictures. The hardest part is fishing the carriage bolt through the frame, but it eventually will fall into place. I installed on my driveway by myself with the help of my floor jack. Highly recommend this company and their products.
Been looking for a diy trailer hitch package for a long time. Was recommended by a friend to etrailer, and you guys didn't disappoint! Being able to select the right setup for my 2013 Explorer was a piece of cake--the price was right, shipping was fast, and installation was easy. I'm a pretty slow diy guy, it took me about 2 hours with all hand tools and a couple of breaks (like I said, I take my time when I'm doing it on my own for myself). Thank you etrailer- easy to recommend a good, customer-minded company like you to others!
Perfect fit. Looks good.
Use it all the time.
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Heather A.
4/10/2026
Love hearing this, and props to you for knocking that install out solo. Two hours by yourself at home is no small feat, especially lining everything up without an extra set of hands. I’m really glad the instructions and video helped out along the way. Sounds like everything came together just right. Once you get that 4-pole mounted up, you’ll be in great shape. You can use Curt Mounting Bracket for 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector Part # C42CR for that. What’s the first project you’ve got lined up to haul with it?