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Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.
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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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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (436 Customer Reviews)
Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.I ordered a trailer hitch from this company and I was pleased with how fast it got to me. However, their packaging was horrible. No protective wrapping on the hitch itself, they just dropped it in a box and shipped it. When I received it part of the hitch was actually protruding out of the box. I opened it up to find several areas of the hitch where the black paint was rubbed off. I understand a few scuffs, but bare metal was actually showing. A lot of reviews on here talk about how great their customer service is, but I had no such luck. First, I was on hold for over 10 minutes. Then, the woman I spoke to said they could do nothing for paint issues......but it's a brand new item though? I shouldn't have to touch up paint on a piece that hasn't even been on my vehicle. I explained this to her very politely, and she than offered a credit. Nope, wasn't having that. So she asked me to send pictures which I said of course to. I tried sending pictures, only to get an email back saying they have a 5Mb limit on emails. So I had to resize the images (twice) before they could view them. The rest of the email correspondence was short, confusing, and lacked so many details I had to keep emailing back with questions. Finally I tried calling the person directly but was not able to get a hold of her. I called their 800 number and spoke to someone else. She told me a new one would be shipped to me as a 'courtesy', and I would have to send the original back. Thanks for the 'courtesy' of replacing my damaged item. Luckily, they at least paid for shipping. But I still had to repackage it and drive it to UPS. I love the product, but am so disappointed with their shipping policies and customer service! 422658
Hitch was received in a couple of days of ordering. Out side carton was slightly damaged but no big deal. Viewed installation video several times. Very easy to install, only problem I had was when I attached the driver's side screw I had to get an assist from my wife (we're both 77 yrs old) to stabilize, NOT hold up, the hitch because it was leaning on the muffler which I had previously braced. I was afraid to break the exhaust pipe on the engine side of the muffler. I then attached the middle U bolt and my wife was done. I then bolted the passenger side, tightened all the bolts put the muffler back in place and was done. Two hrs start to finish...... 441872
Don C - 10/13/2018Received in two days as you said. The installation was easy except that the two side bolts of the hitch would not reach each side of the CRV. The hitch was about 1/2 inch shy in length of reaching to connect the opposite side. We took the hitch off and used a block and sledge hammer to widen where the screws would fit. No big problem, but might be for someone that would not think of doing that. The only other problem was connection the inside muffler fastener on the CRV as there was no room as the hitch was in the way. We got it partially connected and when I had the vehicle serviced at the Honda dealership they connected the inside of the muffler properly at no charge. However, even with those problems, I was saved a considerable amount of money by doing it myself rather than pay the dealership or any other place of business to purchase and install the same hitch. To save yourself questions regarding the width of the hitch, I would remeasure the distance between both sides to make sure your dimensions are the same as the CRV. Also, the inside muffler connection part of the hitch was too small of an opening to reach the matching part of the vehicle. 23899
Well made, good looking hitch that was very easy to install. Total time to install was about an hour. Despite several attempts to do it on my own I did need an extra set of hands to hold the hitch while I got the first bolt in place. Video instructions were perfect. Exactly what I was looking for to attach a hitch mounted bike rack on my Honda CR-V. Saved me several hundred dollars from having a dealership or [rental trailer company] install it. Definitely recommend! 694205
Good deal, etrailer got my hitch to me ahead of schedule. It was carefully packaged in a box that kept the hitch from any incidental damage from the courier and had hand cutouts on opposite sides to optimize moving it. I love packaging done correctly! As for the install, this is the second hitch I installed myself, it took a bit longer than I expected, though this is no fault of the hitch more the vehicle itself. The threaded inserts, or nuts welded to the frame to receive the hitch install bolts were dirty and and had a bit of rust in them, to be expected in a 3yr old vehicle with 30k on it. I chased the threads with a lightly oiled tap a couple times to remove the debris and after that the install went very smooth. Hitch seems very well built, expect many years of use from it. 121184
The 87440 hitch has a capacity of 3,500 pounds total trailer weight and 525 pounds tongue weight. Your CR-V may be less, and if that is the case, that is the weight rating you should abide by. A load equalizer or weight distribution should not be used with this hitch, Hidden Hitch specifies that it is not rated for WD systems. I looked up a 2010 CR-V manual, and your initial thoughts are correct. It is limited to 1,500 pounds total trailer weight. Tongue weight should be about 10-15% of the total weight, which the hitch can certainly handle.
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Patrick B - 3/26/2014Due to some changes we made to our vehicle lineup, I had the need to install a hitch on my 2008 Honda CR-V. After getting a quote of $765 + tax from my local Honda mechanic, and not being willing to trust U-haul with my car's electrical system, I turned to the internet for other options. I came across the installation video for this hitch, so I decided it was worth a try. Parts arrived quickly, and I was able to install everything in an afternoon. Only difficult part was the pre-existing weld nuts were a mess from five Wisconsin winters, so I did need to use a thread tap to clean them out. Once this was complete, I was able to finish the entire project (including wiring) in about an hour. Who can argue with saving over $500 and having the reward of completing the project yourself? I plan on having all of the bolts checked at my next oil change just to be sure, but I am confident everything is installed properly. I will definitely recommend the folks at etrailer to anyone I know of who's looking for a hitch and doesn't mind doing the work themselves. Heck, even if you paid your mechanic to install the parts, you'd still be saving big. Thanks for a great experience! 89980
This entire experience was great. First it was easy to find the right hitch (75547) for my 2007 Honda CRV on the website, then the installation video gave me a realistic idea of what it was going to take for me to install it. When I ordered the hitch came quickly. The installation process went exactly like the video. Using the spray lubricant on the rubber muffler mounts was a great tip. Be sure to use a torque wrench (I had to borrow a friend's). I was amazed how much more I had to tighten the bolts before the torque wrench "clicked." Now my wife and I can load our bikes on our new "trailer hitch" mounted bike rack without muscling them up on the roof the way we've been doing for 20 years! The only negative was that one arm of the hitch punched through the shipping box it arrived in. I was worried some of the hardware might have fallen out. Turns out all the hardware is taped inside the 2" hitch opening before shipment, so everything was there. Thanks. 435249
We recently purchased a trailer hitch for our 2011 Honda CRV. The hitch we purchased from etrailer.com is well built / very substantial unit and was a breeze to install. The only thing is when it arrived, one of the hitch ends broke through the end of the box and was not protected. Thankfully the hitch end wasn't damaged. I highly recommend this product and purchasing through etrailer.com 154483
Jeff A - 10/05/2015Great product for our crv. Installed at a uhaul store in about 30 min. 2 day shipping was great 854400
This product arrive quicker than expected and was very easy to install. Great quality, great service, great product. 850706
DrawTite hitch for my Honda C-RV was the best combination for ground clearance, tow GVWR, vertical weight specs and a nice little tab to mount the electrical plug. It was very easy to install, etrailer had the best price with no shipping cost, and I ordered it on 7/11 and received it on 7/17. 845356
Ordered and received my Draw-Tite hitch for my Honda CRV. etrailer.com communicated very well, from order to delivery, which arrived as promised. Shippment contained hitch, hardware and easy to read instructions. I was able to install in less than an hour. I will purchase from etrailer.com again. 828937
Instal was Easy with included instructions almost anyone with basic tools & knowledge Can Do 825614
Hitch is still performing great after 1 year. I like the looks of the round tubular horizontal bar since its very visible under the bumper of my CRV. Much better than a more industrial looking square tube. This hitch was easy to install and I would recommend it to anyone. 825414
Great product 822871
Very study product. I'm impressed with the build quality. Arrived in a large cardboard box AND product was surprisingly well wrapped (even though trailer hitch frame receiver will forever be bolted to the outside undercarriage of my car). Order fulfillment, shipment, and delivery were mind-blowing-ly fast! Exactly what I ordered. 822094
Fast, efficient. The videos for installation are a big bonus. I would order from them again without any worries. 819337
Awesome. I chose this hitch after watching several installation videos of various products. This was easy to install, with no special tools required. Saved a lot of $'s with this product. Our use will be for a bike rack, which works great. Hitch is well hidden bike rack is not on the vehicle. Will definitely purchase another hitch from etrailer when we have a new car. 817800
Having access to all the tools that were necessairy made for an easy installation. The directions were easy to follow. 809325
Product fit perfect and the etrailer video for installation was spot on! I live in the northeast and the car I was installing on is 10 years old so I needed to run a tap through the frame nuts but that was east enough! 806511
This is the third hitch we have purchased through etrailer.com. So easy to found the right one on the website. Easy to install. My daughter’s suv is ready to go! 805225
It has done all that I needed it to. Good product. 804856
I used it for about a year with Honda CRV and it works great. Its used exclusively for bike rack and i have no problem loading 4 bikes on the rack/hitch. Installation was difficult but thats because undercarriage of my was all gunked up, after i spent some time to clean the nut holes it was fine. 803990
I use this for my Kuat NV 2” bike rack. Been using it for a year straight, thru snow and rain and sand and salt. Made sure to check bolt torque after about 300 miles. No complaints, easy install, etrailer had it for much cheaper than anywhere else, just buy it! 803109
Hi just purchased a installed a draw tight receiver 75547. Nice product well made installed like instructions directed. Would suggest a note: 10 mmX1.25 nut on vehicle may need to be tapped not included. The bolts 10mm were poor quality. Needed to use a die to chase the threads. The bolts needed a 17mms socket but the U bolt was standard required 11/16. Make them all metric. > I love the product and looks great. 802384
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