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Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (27 Customer Reviews)
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.Order received quicker than expected and in good shape. The instructions are straight forward and easy to follow. Few tools required and took less than thirty minutes to organize and complete the installation. Fit was perfect and required no alterations to my vehicle. All that is visible is the receiver opening which results in a very minor change to the aesthetics of the vehicle.
The quality of the hitch is excellent nothing to complain about bolts right in. The only issue that I had was the muffler was extremely close to the hitch and caused some rattling noise when it would rub (maybe because my vehicle has the 2.4l engine). I had to modify the last exhaust hanger. I removed the hanger stop on the car side which allowed me to slide the rubber hanger forward, giving the muffler a lot more space. Also, to avoid the rubber hanger from moving back out of place I used some exhaust wrap and a metal zip tie to lock it in place. You will need a file to file down the spot weld on the metal hanger and an exhaust wrap kit. I hope this helps if you all are having the same issue.
Installed within an hour of delivery. Bolted on easily. Did not need to raise the vehicle. Used 19mm socket on the supplied bolts. Installed on vehicle within the hour of delivery. etrailer responded immediately when original hitch was unavailable.
Very good! Used it for an e-bike rack. Very sturdy, really great.
Exactly as expected. Great product. However, on my Vibe the exhaust is right up against the hitch. This causes an awful sound when driving. Not sure how to solve the issue other than removing the hitch. Great product but really does not fit correctly it rubs badly. Any advice or tips would be very welcome. Please help?!?!!
Mike L.
7/6/2019
The exhaust system at the rear of your Vibe is attached to the vehicle using rubber isolators and easily bendable exhaust hangers. Because of this, the actual position of the exhaust system can vary a bit from vehicle to vehicle. When the hitch is installed, due to the fact that its firmly bolted to the vehicle its position will not vary from vehicle to vehicle. The large tolerances in the exhaust system are what can allow the rattle to occur. In other words, its not the fault of the hitch or its design. Youll just need to create a bit more space between the hitch and the exhaust. The good news is that this is a common occurrence that is easily remedied by slightly bending the exhaust hanger. Ive linked you to a help article that addresses how to easily fix the rattle.
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The quality of the product seems great. It installed very easily. The issue I'm having is that it fits so tightly on my Toyota Matrix that it actually bumps up against the muffler and causes an annoying and loud vibration. I'm constantly checking my rearview mirror to see if there is someone on a Harley Davidson right behind me.
Victoria B.
11/1/2019
This can happen when there is a tight trailer hitch fit, but there are some simple solutions. I have linked a help article that covers some ways to correct exhaust rattle from your trailer hitch.
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Never could get the muffler to stop rattling against the hitch, even after trying the suggestions.
Jeff
7/27/2023
Still rattles. Im concerned this will develop a hole somewhere but I cant see it to confirm.
My etrailer hitch was pretty easy to install, even with having to clean up the factory frame threads on my older vehicle. The hitch is a great quality product and I am very likely to purchase another hitch from etrailer when I purchase my next vehicle.
Etrailer was topnotch. The website was so easy to navigate making choosing the right hitch a snap.I installed the unit on my 09 Vibe just 3 days after placing my order. The hitch type bike rack now has a home.Thanks etrailer!
Fix perfectly on my 2009 Toyota Matrix. The only issue I had was with the bolts going into the frame. The bolts that came with the hitch were not tapered (a little smaller) on the end of the bolt. After trying unsuccessfully for a while, I finally used a file to taper the first couple of threads on all 4 bolts. Once the bolts were good, the rest of the install was no problem at all. Great fit on the frame and looks good on car. Thanks!
I have installed hundreds of hitches and this one was the easiest one yet...fit exactly as advertised, and came with all the right hardware. Took me 20 minutes to install. Thank you!!
Quality product . Fits well and installed easily . Once installed , only the receiver portion of the hitch is visible below the rear fascia .
Delivery was very prompt - Install was done by a recommended installer at reasonable rates - I am very satisfied and would recommend again
user friendlythe site is very user-friendly and the install videos are very helpful, the shipping was very quick. prices competitive. will come back for other items soon.
Just got the hitch and it looks fine, even though it was bustin out of its box. Will verify that it’s untweaked when I match it to my car’s frame (2009 Pontiac Vibe). Stay tuned! So far all interaction with etrailer has been stellar. First rate customer service contact, through ordering and shipping. Now let’s see how it bolts on!
2009 Matrix
Excellent packaging and very fast shipping. This hitch actually took longer to get out of the 'very well packaged' box than it did to install it! Easiest hitch I've ever installed.
Excellent hitch ,great sevices
Roger
10/13/2022
Excellent ,good quality
Staff was helpful, shipping was prompt, hitch bolted right on and wiring was a snap. Thanks for being there.
Works as described. Hitch was hidden for most part which was important.
Came quickly and was exactly what I ordered. Would have installed in 20 min, but, had to run out and pick up a little rotor brush to clean the threads on the car. Happy!
Excellent service and products love the videos on installation
Thank you
The trailer hitch was a very high quality product and easy to install.
Received quick and fit perfect easy to install
QUALITY PRODUCT
EXACT FIT
FAST SHIPPING WITH EXCELLENT TRACKING
Looks sturdy, was easy to install.
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John L.
2/5/2015
Still satisfied with the purchase. No problems since the installation. The powder coat finish is holding up well in spite of exposure to road salt during the Wisconsin winter