Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

Great product to carry my MTN bikes ! The welds are clean and smooth ! Easy to install ! The price you can't beat !!!! Thank you again ! 567516

etrailer does a good job. After ordering from another, famous, online store, they sent me the wrong hitch. etrailer got it right the first time! Gracious, mi amigos. 642166

Even with drilling two holes in my mom's 97 Lexus ES300 I was able to install this in about 30 min. Make is durable and support from etrailer has been great. Thanks! 552270

by: Dan11/30/2018

Couldn't be happier with the receiver - Installation couldn't have been easier (get a tap & clean out/chase the holes in the frame). I've pulled an empty car dolly a few times and a 5x8 trailer extensively and actually used it way more than I'd anticipated. Next is a bike rack to plug into it. 586479

Fits as described. I had to drill a couple holes but I was able to complete a pro install. 559637

Welds look good. Bends are perfect. Holes are right. All the bolts and nuts are here. Fit perfect on my 1998 Toyota Camry. Recommended for sure. :) 60367

One year, still goin strong. :

Tyler L - 05/31/2014

by: Clifford Earl09/12/2018

Works great and still looks good! 564331

Hitch went on great wiring kit had everything needed, and the videos were great, the closed caption works well for me. running the power wire was the real work, had to get dirty some, but the wire was just enough to do the job. I wish that I had ordered the drawbar at the same time, finding one around town was harder than I thought it would be. Shipping would have been free. Mine is a class ii , I needed the 4" rise, and the Solara bumper is fat, I got the 11 3/4 " long drawbar, after I searched for the same thing in town. can't wait to put the setup to use this weekend. 357866

Still using it and working perfectly.

Joe - 03/24/2018

Great product, fast shipping, and the install could not have gone better. I would recommend getting a M10x1.25mm tap and tap handle so you can "chase" the threads prior to installing...especially on the threads that were not covered up by the sticker and exposed to salt and dirt. I would also recommend having a floor jack ready or a helper ready to support the hitch while starting the bolts...it will make the bolts less prone to cross-threading and safer so it won't fall on your head. I added some 242 Loctite and upgraded the bolts to grade 8 but that's just me being a perfectionist. I also saw some rust on a few other parts while installing this so you might want to get some Fluid Film (awesome product) in a spray can and get a film of this on these parts...hope this helps, good luck! 353495

I am by far no mechanic but your video and the design of the Trailer Hitch receiver made it easy for me to mount it on our 2004 Toyota Camry. Thank you very much. Just a suggestion, perhaps you should include a tap which would have made it much quicker to clean out the rusted hole where I needed to mount this. It took me more time to clean them out and would have been better to have the tap. Sincerely, Michael 40832

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Received the hitch very fast! Installation was pretty simple even for one person to complete with no jacks/ramps/stands just the car on the ground. Only issue I had was I didn't take off the exhaust hanger first and once the drivers side of the hitch was loosely attached it was tricky to try and maneuver the passenger side of the hitch around the exhaust hanger and pipe. Also, on my car the exhaust hanger has a tab that is folded in towards the hitch bracket and it does not wrap over the edge of the hitch bracket like it did on the towing bracket. In other words the exhaust hanger has a tab that is folded over and prevents it from laying flat against the exhaust bracket. However, when I torqued the bolts down this tab folded out and flat so it did not prevent a problem in the end. The picture is with my Yakima HighLite 3 bike rack attached. One interesting thing I found out about this hitch when I bought my bike rack is that the input is actually very shallow. When my rack is installed, it does not go far enough into the hitch fitting so that I can put the safety pin into the side as a secondary link for the hitch and rack. In other words, if the main wedge that secures the rack in the hitch fails, there is nothing to keep the rack from just sliding or pulling out. This is a concern as all of the other models of Yakima racks attach to the hitch solely by a bolt that goes through the hole in the side of the hitch. So any other rack will not work with this hitch at all unless you drill a secondary hole in the side of the hitch inlet to accommodate the locking bolt. Perhaps on the other models of Yakima racks the hole is closer to the end of the rack that is inserted into the hitch so that the shallow hitch is not an issue? I am not sure of that. At least on the HighLite 3 model the holes in the hitch and rack to not line up. I had to drill a new hole about 1/2" back from the original hole so this pin will fit and secure my rack in case the main lock fails. Maybe this is only an issue with my bike rack and not the hitch being to shallow, but I am merely just trying to be informative. All in all, I am COMPLETELY SATISFIED with this hitch and etrailer.com!!! 17751

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I purchased this hitch receiver, along with a Curt bike rack. The instructional video was spot-on, matching my 2005 Toyota Camry XLE. Installation took less than an hour and I didn't have to put the rear end up on jacks to do it. But I used the bike rack for something a bit different... it held a medical transport chair for a 4500 mile trip. Great products, shipping and service. Perfect. Thanks, etrailer! 451235

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Still great! The only issue, as someone else pointed out, is Ive experienced some instances of the hitch receiver andor bike rack bottoming out when entering exiting driveways. Ive gotten used to approaching some driveways at an angle to avoid the problem. Id purchase the same products again, without hesitation.

Joel G - 11/11/2018

Nice product but steel is a little mild. Mine came a little "sprung" out of alignment and didn't line up with my Lexus's hole pattern. You could see a slight bend right out of the box on the left side plate tailing inward. I was hoping it was supposed to be like that but nope it was way off. I took a block of wood and wacked it a couple of times with a 20lb sledge hammer before installing. I got lucky and nailed it on the first try. Steel is soft(thankfully)! Sad part is I believe it was packed this way as the package was clean and untorn when I received it. So much for quality control. I was worried I would have to go through the hassle of an exchange. 402670

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Dom, I am sorry to hear about the issue with the hitch installation.The manufacturers of the hitches design the frame attachment arms with mild steel so that they can flex. They do this to prevent stress fractures from occurring over time due to changes in temperature or impact from potholes, etc. Because they are made to flex, they can sometimes get knocked out of alignment just like you mentioned.

-- Laura E - 07/10/2017

Great trailer hitch. Simple install and wiring. Had one welded nut break but not fault of trailer. The nut was poorly welded by car manufacturer. I probably should have cleaned it's threads out with tap first. 3 bolts on that side. one failed as mentioned but 2 are holding strong. Later on I will add another 573011

We offer a weldnut repair kit that includes everything youd need to complete your installation. The part number is # WELDNUT-REPAIR
Weld Nut Replacement Kit for Hitch Installation - 1/2" Bolt
$17.91. I wouldnt recommend using the hitch until all the hardware is in place.

-- Mike L - 10/09/2018

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by: Kingsley09/25/2017

2005 Toyota Camry

I was thrilled to be contacted by a company that wants to hear an unbiased to review of a product 1 year out. I bought this hitch for my 2005 toyota camry to haul my bikes around with a bike rack. This trailer hitch was easy to install and it looks just as new 1 year later. Works fantastic. No problems with the hitch itself. My wife did complain that coming out of parking lots sometimes the rear U-shaped part does scrape, but she probably drives too fast out of the lot anyways. It hasn't been a problem for me, personally. I would buy again. 436408

I received a follow up email with a request to write a follow up review now that Ive had the draw time trailer hitch on my 2005 toyota Camry for about 2 years now I think.. Happy to say, Im 100 satisfied with the product. The only downside weve run into: In the beginning we found the U-shaped part of the hitch around the exhaust pipe to hit the ground when exiting parking lots, but overtime, we got used to it being on there and we no longer hit as we drive slower. Its only a problem when exiting parking lots and never any other time.. Im not sure there is anyway around this for a sedan that sits low. The functionality of the item is perfect. Tight as the day I put it on. I would buy from e-trailer again. The fact they contacted me for an unbiased review this far out to determine how I feel about the product says something.

Kingsley - 09/25/2018

Just installed the hitch tonight. The installation process was very easy and straight forward. Only needed the addition of a floor jack to help hold the unit in place for a bit to aid in starting the bolts by the muffler bracket. Bought this unit because the price was right and because of the Draw Tite name. 669072

Installed on a 2005 Lexus. I chose to have it installed by a mechanic only because of my physical limitations, however, in my younger days this would have been an easy do-it-yourself install. It fits just as expected. I use it with a cargo carrier (300 lb. limit) and it handles the carrier with ease. The mechanic did say that to install it with all the supplied bolts, drilling into the frame would have been necessary. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is that my understanding was no drilling into the frame was necessary and I've used it just twice. I will update this review after several more uses. 665852

In our fit guide, we do indeed state that drilling could be possibly required.

-- Mike L - 07/05/2019

The hitch is solid and well-built, much heavier and sturdier than it looks in the photos. Be careful during installation; there are three holes in the frame on the exhaust side, so make sure to use the two correct holes (I attempted to use the wrong holes, which didn't work out too well for me, oops). Also, due to the design of the car and the hitch, if you carry heavy loads or have worn-out rear springs, this hitch is going to scrape occasionally over dips or bumps, so drive carefully or install heavy-duty rear springs. 661068

Perfect fit easy installation great product.. very satisfied... 660912

by: Tommy B06/15/2019

Straight forward install. Everything lined up perfectly. Spent more time chasing out the threads on the car. Great company to deal with. My go to guys for trailering/hitch needs. 658494

Happy husband, happy wife. Worked perfectly. Great service. Wife even went above & beyond and ordered wiring harness as well of which hubby was appreciative! 658343

Well made and a good value. I would have given a higher rating, but the one I received had one side perfectly welded at an angle that was less than 90 degrees. i.e. Not caused by shipping damage nor temperature change, after it was made. I had to make 2 separate bends to align the 3 holes in the frame. This increased the installation time and difficulty X 4. 655819

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I am very pleased to this point. Receive the package promptly which is a big deal to me! This rating is for the shipping experience from order placement to receipt. A total of four days. I will review again once I complete the install.. 655215

Easy to install 653281

Real good, easy to install, works great !!! 652532

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I have never written a product review, however yesterday i received my 36336 toyota camry hitch from etrailer.com and read the instructions and began to install the Hitch. Within one hour, the hitch was installed and everything lined up and i was so impressed how easily it went together. Thank you etrailer for a product that actually is designed for my car and i did not have to hammer, bang, cuss, and shed any blood installing it. 647720

The steel is so beefy, it's stronger than my 20 year old car! Really impressive construction and the installation holes were lined up perfectly. Look no further than this hitch! 647528

This is the best place online to get top quality and lowest price! I'm so happy with all my purchases and recommend etrailer to everyone who's looking for trailer accessories. I've been ordering from them for 5 years and I'm always impressed with the level of quality that arrives in the mail. 5 stars!!!! 648022

by: Jared05/27/2019

Best to put this on your car as soon as possible since the threaded holes on my frame were starting to deteriorate. Might need a tap and die set to assist in the installation. 647304

Excellent product very happy good quality installed easily A+ all the way 647197

Love it.. high recommended!! 637302

Hitch looks good and fit the car perfectly. Very easy to install. Thank you Shawn 637149

by: Collin01/30/2019

usually i dont waste my time writing up reviews on things but i want to promote etrailer as a business. After now ordering two hitches from them i can honestly say i will never go through another company for trailer hitch hardware. both times that ive used them my hitch came the next day with all the hardware for installation! the hitches were easy to install and they have very descriptive, vehicle specific installation videos. if i could give them a 10 star rating i would. anyone that's asked me about my hitches i've referred to etrailer. i dont care if you can find it for cheaper anywhere else, you will not get the same customer experience as ive had with etrailer. great company, great job guys. 601330

The trailer hitch was shipped immediately (free shipping) and I received it a few days later. I installed it myself in about 30 minutes, without the use of hoist or ramps. It fit perfectly. The wiring harness was also easy to install, and took abut 45 minutes. I will be using the hitch to tow a small utility trailer, total tow weight of less than 1,000 lbs. The price is very reasonable, saving me several hundred dollars over having a shop install one. I am very pleased with the quality, the easy installation, and the price. 596529

by: Ken01/02/2019

First quality hitch. easy install. quick service and delivery! 594381

Excellent I received it very fast. It was very easy to install. Loved it !!! 589404

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Easy to install. Drilling the holes was much easier than I expected - and all I had was a cheap Harbor Freight drill. The install process took about 35 minutes (including installing wiring). 576841

Easy install. The video showed accuratly what installation would involve. The hitch will be used with a Kuat Transfer 2 bike carrier. 571983

The hitch fits perfect and it was at my front door in less that 3 days. I would recommend this product 100% THANKS GUYS!!!! 567223

Exactly as described. Super easy installation. Extremely satisfied. 566400

Nice and easy. 564239

Arrived quickly, easy installation of hitch and wiring. 559379

by: Spencer08/06/2018

2000 Toyota Camry

Fit perfectly and had no trouble towing my boat. 550427

This receiver is made really well and is really simple to install. Took about 20 mins., only because I needed to clean out the threads on the drivers side frame rail before installing the bolts. I highly recommend that. I tried 1 bolt before cleaning them and it was difficult to get it started (you don't want to cross thread the holes). Once the crud was gone, the bolts went in with no issue. Would've taken 10 min. otherwise. 549242

Know problems bolted right on in about 15min. Now I can easily pull small trailer for lawn mower,or garbage removal. 546893

by: Will07/21/2018

1998 Toyota Camry

Very easy to install and after a year of using it, still holding up great! 544324

by: Logan07/20/2018

2000 Toyota Camry

Great product never had a problem install is easy with basic tools, no rust and looks good 543775

Good quality hitch. Install took around 45 minutes at a shop. 542490

by: Rick07/03/2018

2017 Toyota Camry

Strong as an ox! Works great . . . but just a heads up . . . I put this on a 2001 toyota camry for my bike rack . . . The screw holes on the camry after 17 years were full of rust and it took me a couple hours to put it on . . . not etrailer's fault but just a heads up . . . if you have an older car . . . it may be challenging to put on . 529569

Any vehicle thats seen more than a few winters will have road debris and corrosion built up into the nuts welded into the vehicle frame. In many cases a wire brush like # DW00254
Battery Post and Terminal Cleaner - Wire Brush
$2.95 and some spray lubricant can clean the threads well enough so the bolt can be threaded in. In some cases however, a M10 x 1.25 thread tap like # PTW8618
10 mm x 1.25 Tap and 8.8 mm Drill Bit
$5.38 would be needed.

-- Mike L - 07/03/2018

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by: Carla06/12/2018

Fantastic service when I purchased this item....it has been fantastic for my bike rack. Thank you for your great product 520967