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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

Part Number: e98854
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The best technical support and full trailer hitch installation instructions. Great price Grand Caravan trailer hitch and expert service. Dodge Grand Caravan, 2012 trailer hitch by etrailer are available from etrailer.com. For expert service call 1-800-940-8924 to order your etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" part number e98854, or order online at etrailer.com.
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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

  • Class III
  • 2 Inch Hitch
  • 4000
  • Concealed Cross Tube
  • 400
  • etrailer
  • 5000 lbs WD GTW
  • 500 lbs WD TW
  • Custom Fit Hitch

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your Dodge Grand Caravan's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.


Features:

  • Custom-fit trailer hitch lets you tow a trailer or carry a bike rack or cargo carrier with your vehicle
  • Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
  • Bolt-on installation - no welding required
    • Installation instructions included
    • Uses your vehicle's existing hardware
  • Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer
  • Matte black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
  • Sturdy, square-tube design
  • Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
  • Rating: Class III
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,000 lbs
      • Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 5,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 400 lbs
      • Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 500 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Rugged, Matte Black Finish

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.


Matte Carbide Finish vs Glossy Finish

Matte Carbide Finish vs Glossy Finish

etrailer Technical Support

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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Installation Details E98854 Installation instructions
Weight Carrying Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
4,000 lbs.

Tongue Weight (TW):
400 lbs.


Weight Distribution Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
5,000 lbs.

Tongue Weight (TW):
500 lbs.



No drilling required Manufacturer Estimated Installation Time

Tech Tip

No drilling through vehicle frame required for installation , Exhaust must be temporarily lowered for installation , Trimming of the fascia may be required for hitch installation. Check fit first, per instructions, to see if necessary





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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

1012 reviews
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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Super fast ship



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2010 DodgeGrand Caravan

Installed just as the video noted on my 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan.



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Great product, easy to install, and nice video on web site to help if required



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2012 Dodge Ram Pickup

so far a great product, super easy installation. This was put on a 2012 Dodge Ram C/V. Took about 1 hr total, including the wiring for the trailer lights.



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Chrysler

The etrailer sales and service department has been excellent. It started when they answered all of my questions about trailer hitches, helped me order the right hitch, and then upgraded my shipping at no charge. I received the hitch within 2 days and was easily able to install it on my Chrysler T&C. The hitch is exactly what I expected, I couldn't be any more pleased with the experience.



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Arrived with no hardware. Box is demoli shed!

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Brooke M.

10/22/2024

Shipping can definitely be rough on these hitch boxes, but I also wanted to point out that this hitch uses bolts from the vehicle so luckily nothing is missing :)



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It does exactly what it is supposed to do since it arrived. I'm not an experienced car guy, but my son and I were able to install it fairly easily. Buy the wiring harness, too!



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2017 DodgeGrand Caravan

Item is exactly as described. The box it came in was damaged but the hitch itself only had minor scuffs. Upon opening, I rerified that the cbrackts were still 90 degrees from the cross brace and was pleasantly surprised.



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The fit was perfect and the installation was simple. Would recommend highly.



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Good price, fast shipping. Cardboard broke and flange sticking out on delivery but wiring harness was wrapped to cross piece so no loss or damage there.



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Easy to follow instructions, easy diy install, had it installed in under 30 minutes



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the service was great the issue was fixed with no problems and
hitch arrived in two days just like you said and I couldn't
believe how easy it was to install



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2020 DodgeGrand Caravan

This is my second hitch from etrailer.com. I am a return customer because I was satisfied with my first hitch. This one was even easier to install. I put it on in about a 1/2 hour in my drive with out a jack or second person. I will plug in the wiring tomorrow. I remember how easy that was the first time. I am a little OCD and will run the power wires from the battery inside pex tubing under the vehicle just like the first one. There was nothing hard or surprising with this hitch. I am happy, happy, happy!

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R.d.

6/2/2022

It is holding up fine. I use it every week.



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Very good quality and really easy installation. This is my third etrailer hitch purchase and we could not be happier! The shipment arrived two days earlier than projected!!!

This hitch is for our newly acquired 2011 Town & Country that we acquired principally to travel with our three large dogs. We use our hitch mount cargo hauler tray (an earlier etrailer purchase) to carry more cargo.

etrailer.com is excellent!



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2020 DodgeGrand Caravan

Installation was difficult I couldn't get the bolts undone to install the receiver. Once the six bolts were undone the rest was easy. Love the product, highly recommended. Thanks.



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Fit right in place and works well for my trailers



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very precise and solid build. Good instructions as well. No complaints.



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2014 DodgeGrand Caravan

Very easy to install for even a 76 year old like me in less than 2 hours.
The instructions list a 18mm and a 15mm wrench to remove the required bolts but I would add a 13mm to remove the last 2 or 3 exhaust hanger bolts to give more wiggle room to slide the passenger side past the muffler easily.



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2016 Jeep Cherokee

Looks good hope to round up a helper and get it installed. Did our Cherokee a while back instructions were nonsense still have all the hardware that wasn't needed. Uses bumper bolts knock it off in 30 minutes. Hardest part is getting it out of the box you've really got it secured.My cat went right in the box to check it out wasn't real sure what it was and no room in there to sleep yet!

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Richard

4/22/2024

Still going strong keep ball hitch in with a little never seize.



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Great price, great packaging and shipping, fit perfect, all needed hardware included. Works great.



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About a year ago I purchased this for my wife’s 2013 Chrysler town and county van so she could haul her and the kids bikes. It was easy to install when following the video and does not rattle or have other issues. I would buy again and found etrailer.com best price and good service at the time. I have not pulled many trailers as the wiring kit and process did not seem easy and at the time was also pricey. I hope to relook at the wiring this year. For bikes. Is excellent



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As advertised. Works great.wpuld buy ag ain.



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2019 DodgeGrand Caravan

Well made, quality hitch. Perfect fit for our 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. Arrived quickly and well packaged, despite box being a bit beat up, due to the weight of the hitch. etrailer also wrapped the hitch with packaging, and included instructions. It can be done fairly easily on the ground, depending on how big you are. The hitch bolted up perfectly, using the bolts already installed on the van. Clearance between the hitch and the bumper was perfect, no cutting or bending required with this hitch. Very happy with etrailer,



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I have purchased several trailer hitches from e trailer. All have been manufactured well and install as per instructions. This one was for my Chrysler minivan and installed perfectly following instructions. Tow hitch barely visible below rear bumper as per picture.


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