Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

I ordered the DrawTite hitch for my 2017 Acura RDX and a Thule 2-bike carrier, and was notified that my order had shipped the same day I placed it. The hitch arrived on the delivery date promised. Like many others have mentioned in their reviews, the hitch had broken free from its flimsy internal supports and was sticking out the end of the box. However, hitches are made to live underneath cars for years, and nothing was damaged, just some minor paint scuffs. The carrier arrived a day later in good shape. I installed the hitch in less than an hour by myself--- and I'm 71, so this is proof that you don't have to be a young, fit guy to do the job, you can be an old, fit guy. My method might be considered unorthodox; my only helpers were a half inflated vinyl exercise ball and two of those flexible, rubber coated twisty tie things you can buy at [big box stores]. I threaded one tie through the unthreaded holes in each of the frame rails, with the ends hanging down, then placed the exercise ball in the middle where the center point of the hitch would be. I positioned (balanced) the hitch on the ball, then tilted one end to get it past the bumper fascia lip and the exhaust resonator. Once in place about an inch below the threaded bolt hole, I secured it in place with the twist tie and did the same at the other side. Then, I could just push the hitch up close enough to the bolt hole to get the bolt started on both sides. With the hitch securely hanging, I untied and removed the twist ties, installed the bolts in the unthreaded holes using the nuts-on-a-stick, and ran all the bolts down snug. From that point, all I had to do was torque everything to spec, put my tools away and treat myself to a cold beer as I gazed upon my finished project... 454590

The Hidden Hitch arrived undamaged. It is well made, sturdy, with a nice finish. Installation took me about an hour on my 2013 RDX. I ended up removing the plastic pins that hold the fascia to the two brackets. It was the only way I could line up the holes. After I did the installation, I watched the Draw-Tite video, which is longer and more detailed than the Hidden video, and includes instructions to remove the pins before installation, and shows how the bend the brackets after installation. I wish I would have watched the Draw-Tite video before I did the installation, it would have saved time. Also raising the vehicle would have made the installation easier. But I am very pleased with etrailer.com and the final install. 84464

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Rated good since etrailer did a great job expediting my order and getting it to me quickly. And, the hitch itself is heavy duty and good quality. However, installation was very difficult. This hitch must not have been tested on a 2013 Acura RDX. To say that the rear fascia may need to be slightly pulled down is a gross understatement (at least for the 2013 RDX). The holes would not line up by about 3/4 of an inch. The hitch was pushed directly against the fascia support brackets, which do not give easily. It took one person pulling very hard on the fascia while another person struggled to push the hitch in place so the holes would line up. Then, while struggling to do that, you have to hold the weight of the hitch and thread the screws. We eventually enlisted a third person to help. Would not rate this installation difficulty a 3. I eventually succeeded in installing the hitch, but a better design would have made it much easier. 49662

Etrailer website information and videos very helpful in researching appropriate product for my need. Telephone help (Brenden C) very helpful clarifying final questions to help ensure I was getting all required accessory hardware. Product delivered as promised. Was able to install it as planned. Very great overall experience. Would highly recommmend Etrailer to others. 504978

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Its hard to add to the reviews already posted but I'll add some thoughts. The first is that etrailer has been great to work with. Ordering was easy and the item arrived quickly, well packed, and with everything I needed to install the hitch. I even got a follow-up email from them asking for my feedback and whether I had any questions Now, the hitch is built like a tank. Its well made and is solid. Installation instructions in the package were clear and easy to follow, but watching the video online will make the process a breeze in your head. Its not hard at all. That said... this is best done as a two person job because the item is heavy and a bit awkward to move around. You are best backing the vehicle up onto a pair of ramps to give you the room underneath to work. Having a good floor jack is a help for positioning and maintaining the position of the hitch while threading the bolts needed for mounting. I put a towel on the cradle of the jack to help prevent scratching up the new hitch. The threaded holes in the body members that etrailer tells you to clean out with a brush can be kinda crummy if the vehicle isn't new. A brush will help, but having a tap that matches the threads would make the job the easiest. I didn't have one. The fine threads can make it hard to start the bolt, but once you do you can run it in a bit with ratchet wrench to make it easier to catch when you mount up the hitch. The bolt is coated so it fits very tightly. The bolt and handle nut were easy to install. I did the whole job by myself in about an hour and change. Make sure you have the right tools, including a good torque wrench and you should be fine. You'll need a 19mm socket and a longish extension to make life easier and to get the bolts tightened to spec. The hitch looks great and we are ready to carry/tow whatever we need! 562936

Hitch installed with exact fit, see photo "hitch.jpg". Instructions said the car's rear facia would slightly tuck over the top, but this tuck is so small you can't see it in regular viewing. I wanted the hitch to carry my really great rear mount bike rack. See photo "Bike Rack.jpg" Mission Accomplished! The mouth of the receiver is set back from the face of the car's bumper by about an inch. I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, the hitch is out-of-the way so you won't bruise your shins on it when its not being used. On the other hand, it is harder to reach the pin hole, and the load might end up very close to the car. With my bike rack, it was a close question, but it did clear the tailgate by a tiny margin, so probably no extension is needed. An extra inch of length on the receiver would be nice. 504967

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The service from e-trailer was great and the hitch arrived on time in good condition. Installing this hitch on my Acura RDX was very simple, and it fit perfectly under the bumper. I am in my 60's, and have no mechanical experience, and I installed the hitch in about 30 minutes. The reason it took that long was because an extra set of nuts had been included in the parts packet, and I had to watch the video a second time to make sure they were extras. I followed the advice of another commenter, and used a box to support the other end of the hitch while I installed the bolts. Great advice. The mounts are just barely past the bumper, so there is no need to have to raise the car to do the install. Make sure you watch the video as it make the process much simpler. Before going to etrailer I called the dealer to find out how much it would cost to buy and install a hitch. The price was almost $800 to buy and install a hitch that looked identical to the etrailer hitch. So I spent less than $200 total by buying through etrailer, and was able to install it at a time that was convenient for me, and in less time that it would have taken to have an appointment for an install. Do yourself a favor and buy your hitch from these guys! 183950

Product arrived on time and looks to be very study. As with other reviews the packaging was significantly torn by the loose trailer hitch that was only secured at one end inside the large cardboard box. This allowed the hitch to slide back and forth within the box. The hitch should be attached to the box at both ends. Fortunately, only the bottom back edge of the hitch had the paint scraped off. This is the part that tore the side of the box open for about 1.5 feet. No other damage. It bolted right into place within 25 minutes using a six-pack cooler as a second pair of hands to hold it up while inserting the bolts. My planned use for the hitch is for a bike rack and maybe a platform carrier. I would recommend the hitch but packaging leaves a lot to be desired. 439165

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Pretty straight forward installing the hitch. Didn't have to lift up the car. Only problem I had was holding up the hitch while placing the bolts. The hitch is pretty heavy and need an extra strong person to hold it up. I did not have another person helping me but fortunately, I had some lifts to hold up the hitch. Once I figured out how to hold the hitch up, it took about 20 minutes to finish. Minor note.....the black welded bolts were difficult to get into the holes. Took about 5 minutes each. Might have been because I was lying down on the ground. Also, it comes with two hex nuts. These are meant for the welded bolts but I think they are just extra (since the welded bolts go straight into the vehicle). All in all, great value and excellent service. Received the hitch within a week on free shipping. 383021

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ACURA RDX 2014 AWD I love this website. They answered all my questions with all the details. Hitch it's really high quality and perfectly fit with the car. Set up pretty straight forward nothing complicated. It took me and my 14 year old daugther about 45 minutes to install it. Looks great on the car. It's doesn't look too extractive and work great with THULE rack. 135646

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Still no issue. I used a lot last summer to carry four bike. Perfectly fine.

Jiratt P - 06/16/2015

Quick delivery. Easy install. Price is right. I trimmed the lower bumper cover just a little to give it a more integrated look. 445475

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Easy to research exact hitch required; easy to order; delivered as promised 902161

Very Easy to install thanks to your You tube video, the product was A+ and arrival time was extraordinary. I will definitely be ordering from you again!!!! Too bad you don't have a 10 start rating!!! 901369

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Solid piece of work, super east to mount! Very happy with my purchase. 872169

by: 08/28/2020

Heavy duty hitch. Need 2 strong guys to install. My wife helped me, it was a struggle!!!! 870308

The trailer hitch was very well built and I was able to install it by myself just by propping a couple of books under the hitch while I was tightening the bolts. 863303

I was very nervous that I forgot to order the handle nuts to install the hitch but when it was delivered all the nuts and bolts were included. Nice surprise. Have not installed yet but video instructions online are great and it looks super easy. We will install this weekend. Product quality is great and the price was great. Happy with the product and service was great. 862215

by: Matt08/06/2020

eTrailer video of installed hitch notes that the foot operated rear lift gate on a Murano will still work - it doesn't. In contacting them, they said they are correcting the video. While they offered to accept a return for a full refund, the hitch is already installed. Oh well!! 857082

So simple to do. If you know the make, model and year of your vehicle you get the exact product your looking for. It my case a hitch for my car. Shipped on the day I ordered it and it arrived 2 days earlier than expected and it was what I wanted with all mounting hardware as required. Could not have been done better. Would recommend this company and method of purchasing an item like this to everyone. 854287

The trailer hitch was installed without any issues concerning the hitch itself. I did have to clean the two existing car frame threaded locations through which two of the four hitch mounting bolts attach as initially there was little thread engagement. This was accomplished by using a size 1/2" carbon steel bristle tube brush and WD 40. Once the car frame threads were cleaned of the rust/dirt the hitch bolts were easy to install. 851715

Fits to my Acura perfectly well. 838043

by: Mike S07/14/2020

Install was super easy. Works perfect for our bike carrier. Heavy gauge steel with nice painted finish. After a year it still looks like new. 837884

easy installation and saved me money! thank you etrailer! 837849

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by: Kevin07/14/2020

Perfect fit. 837790