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This fully welded, corrosion-resistant Chevrolet Bolt EV trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.
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Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
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No drilling required for installation , Fascia trimming required
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Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (179 Customer Reviews)
This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.This hitch installed easily on my 2017 Chevy Bolt. I used a vibrating Ridgid hand tool with a half circle blade witch was perfect for the job. After cut used a razor blade tool to remove burs left from cut, came out perfectly. Hitch mounted easily wife helped me lifting it behind rear bumper fascia and holding in place while I put on bolts. Took us under a hour total after initially trying to cut fascia with vinal siding cutters which didn't work. I ordered the hitch on Sunday, it shipped to me before I got up on Monday and had it delivered on the east coast by Wednesday/Thursday on regular shipping. Everything was great all around.
Thomas - 12/10/2020
As noted, installation did require trimming the rear bumper plastic for Chevy Bolt. This tow bar (hitch receiver) has been excellent. Withstood abuse.
The Draw-Tite hitch on my '19 Chevy Bolt is trouble free and working perfectly after one year. I work slowly and the easy installation still took less than 1 hour. The hitch is barely noticeable. The minor cut made to the plastic under-part was easy and not an issue.
For comparison, my previous Curt hitch receiver was REALLY loose, allowing my bike rack and bike to bounce all around. The Draw-Tite is snug and worthy of 5 stars.
Jeffys - 04/20/2021Excellent company with an excellent hitch!!
The instructional video was very well done and super helpful.
I am pretty mechanically inclined and had all the appropriate tools, so it only took me about an hour to install.
Highly recommended product... thanks!!
Great hitch, easy to install. Other hitches that have 2" receivers require removing the bumper. As far as install goes, this one is very simple. It took me about 45 minutes and the longest part was cutting the lower trim. The instructions call for a cut far larger than needed. It's still 5" long but I shortened the horizontal by about 1/2 in on either side. I also cut more of a T shape than a rectangle so it hugs the receiver tube tighter. I am happy with it. It does sit a little lower than I hope and really cuts into the departure clearance, but no more than a typical sedan lower bumper. Instructions were easy to read.
I was worried that my recently released car wouldn't have a hitch that would work, but after research online, I found the correct model and etrailer.com had it for a great price. The shipping was quick and all the parts and instructions were included. It was nice to do business with a company that actually knows how do a transaction without drama! I will definitely buy from them again.
Michael F - 07/06/2018Draw-Tite hitch arrived within 2-3 days of ordering, in good condition. Paint was scraped off each side by packing materials, so I painted over the bare spots with some spare paint. Installation on 2019 Chevy Bolt is straightforward. Documentation is good. Installation took me about an hour, as I took the opportunity to teach my son about deep sockets & how to use a torque wrench, etc. My main problem was that I have no experience with the plastic connectors that hold the plastic bumper panel to the frame of the car, and I didn't remove them correctly. I should have paid more attention to available videos! I include a photo of the connector in my review. You must first remove the middle "spike", which serves to spread the connector in the hole - like a masonry anchor. I tried to pry the entire connector from the hole, which tore up the biting sides. But I was still able to re-use the connector after removing it. Worst part of the installation was cutting the needed opening in the plastic bumper of my new car - which I did with a drill & coping saw. But it looks good when done. I believe the opening required for the Draw-Tite hitch is an inch wider than required for the Curt hitch, but not sure about that.
I plan to use the hitch to tow my small aluminum boat about 85 miles to a lake during the summer. Until now I've been pulling it with a mid-size sedan. Main difference I notice about this hitch on the Bolt is that the trailer is louder in the cabin of the bolt - presumably due to the way the hitch is attached to the main under-frame of the Bolt. The Bolt showed no problems pulling my boat, and handled confidently.
I used the same coupler & 2" ball I've been using with my previous car. Pre-distressed. One nice surprise when I backed my car up to the trailer is that the ball is visible in the Bolt's backup camera! (My previous car didn't have a backup camera.) But I did still find it difficult to gauge the horizontal distance between my trailer socket and the ball when backing up. Hopefully will get better with a little experience.
Jeff - 12/27/2020Excellent fit and simple bolt-on installation. My only trepadation was the requirement to cut out a slot in the plastic bumper cover (on my brand new car); to accommodate the hitch receiver. Two problems: determining the location and length of the slot; and actually making the cut.
Instructions were not very clear on these points, so I offer my experience in the paragraph below. I am very happy with the hitch for use with my bike rack and for moving my tow dolly around the storage yard or RV site.
Located the l-r position for the cuts by loosely aligning the hitch to the chassis w/o the first cut. I marked the cut lines to clear the plate above the receiver with a pen. Length of the cut was found with trial and error. Removed the hitch and then first tried cutting the cowling with tin-snips, then a hacksaw, finally used box cutter with success. After initial cuts of 3-to-4” along the sides, I bolted the hitch in place and continued to lengthen the slot until the cowling no longer pressed against the receiver. I could find no way to neatly make the cut across the end of the slot, so I just shortened the flap to clear the aft end of crossbar and let the rest of the flap to remain and lie unrestrained atop the receiver plate.
I have not attempted to wire up a trailer light connector to the Bolt, but some folks might appreciate your providing instructions on how to do so for small trailers.
This Hitch installed easily on my 2020 Bolt. Total time to install was about an hour and that included making a template and cutting the bumper cover for the receiver clearance that needs to be made.
The hitch looks to be well made and there were no scratches on it when I removed it from the packaging box.
Clear instructions, relatively easy installation, feels super sturdy, and works wonderfully with my bike carrier
Well pleased. Chose this one, of three that fit our vehicle, as it appeared highest off ground, lowest weight, intermediate rating, best looking structure & attachment, and easiest to install. Minor complaint that photocopied instructions difficult to read, and nut measuring system & size not specified. Website very helpful to compare all aspects of listed products, especially installation videos. Thank you.
Patrik - 02/12/2022I chose the Draw-Tite hitch for my Chevy Bolt EV over the Curt hitch as my two bike rack would be right at the Curt 100# tongue-weight limit, and I did not want to worry about the stabilizer straps called for in the Curt installation instructions; "WARNING:WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS FOR ALL NON-TRAILER (WHEEL-LESS) LOADS". Draw-Tite hitch arrived well packaged and in new condition. All items needed to do the installation were included. Fasteners that hold the rear Bumper Fascia onto the frame were easy to remove and provided excellent access. You will need to make the cut-out for the receiver prior to mounting the hitch. Installation was easy and straight forward. Used the hitch/rack this past weekend. Easy to load and stable on rough road and at freeway speeds. I would buy this hitch again.
Finally a place to hang my truck nutz!
I would recommend this hitch above all other options and other vendors, even (especially) over the hitch listed on the Chevy accessory web page.
Very easy to install, took under 45 minutes. Backing up on to a set of ramps will make your job way easier. The hardest part is trimming the facia, and that's not that hard. Do use a sharp drill to make the corners, as it makes for a much cleaner corner that is less apt to tear, and make trimming easier. I used a steel rule and x-acto blade and lots and lots of passes. A jig saw will make an ugly line, not to mention cover you in plastic shavings. Over-all I'd say this is the easiest and cleanest install of a hitch possible for this vehicle. Other hitches either require the complete disassembly of the rear of the vehicle, or hang too far below the bumper for comfort, or both, and are purported to be flimsy at best. The 24956 has thick steel, good welds, and seemingly durable paint.
Be careful pulling out the plastic pins on the facia, it's a two step process. Carefully pull out the center core, then the rest of the pin will easily come out.
The fishing wires for the main bolts are a fantastic tool. I couldn't imagine doing this job without them.
The hitch itself seems very sturdy, far better than any of the other 1 1/4" competitors, and I for one plan on towing a small utility trailer. After bouncing up and down on the receiver, I feel confident that this is up to the job.
I can't wait to start dragging my toys down the road. This is an excellent match for the Chevy Bolt EV.
Only complaint it came a little scratched other than that the quality was five star installation took me 30 minutes from start to finish piece of cake
Sierra K - 10/05/2021Recently installed hitch on my 2017 Chevy Bolt EV. Package arrived on time in good condition. The installation was straightforward. Instructions were adequate. It took a little longer to install because I was overly cautious about cutting the fascia cleanly, and it really doesn't show, so I needn't have been so careful. Looks good on the car and works perfectly with my Thule bike carrier.
Top company! Flawless design and quality for our 2021 Chevy Bolt. I picked up a couple ideas while installing that might help. I used a box cutter by stabbing the knife into my 3 1/4 by 5 inch measured line on the fascia instead of trying to make a bunch of shallow cuts. You can stab about an inch at a time and it is very clean. The center of the fascia can be found easily on the Bolt - just look for a subtle raised area on the edge, about 1/32 inch by one inch. If you are working alone, you can lift one side of the tow bar until you catch it on the 15mm frame rail bolt and then start the nut enough to hold it. Then you can easily lift up the other side and do the same thing. It's really an easy job. I think the second time you do it (with confidence), you can do it ten times faster! Great product!
Got the hitch in and installed it in less than an hour. The video on the strainer website was very helpful and thorough. Ready to get the hitch out to some use.
Just installed my Draw Tite hitch on a 2019 Chevy Bolt EV today. Very pleased with the whole experience, from ordering, to price, to delivery, to quality of merchandise, to ease of installation. I've now ordered a bike rack, and we'll see how that all works together.
Solid construction and easy to install. Directions were precise. My pro tip/suggestion when cutting the plastic section of the Chevrolet Bolt bumper is to heat up a utility knife blade for ease of cutting. Very satisfied customer here in Arizona.
Jim - 03/03/2021Easy to install. Used with Thule Helium Aero 3 Bike Hitch Rack.
etrailer definitely has a customer savvy team that understands the customer needs and prescribes the best option. I have so far enjoyed this trailer hitch especially for a vehicle that doesn't have many options. It was super easy to install and maintain.
This hitch was incredibly easy to install, even by myself. It looks decent on the Bolt EV, and it has worked flawlessly to hold my bike rack. It's solid and strong. I couldn't be more pleased overall.
Went on quickly. The reason to take out the two plastic pins is so you can place the hitch behind the facia. I left the pins in until after I cut the facia for better stability while cutting.
good, well built product that went on very easy. I would recommend this hitch.
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