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Draw-Tite/
Class III/
2 Inch Hitch/
4500 lbs GTW/
Concealed Cross TubeItem # 76046
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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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Installation Details 
2017 - 2020 Chrysler Pacifica excluding Hybrid
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Video of Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today on our 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, we're going to take a look at and also show you how to install the Draw-Tite max frame custom fit class 3 trailer hitch receiver. It offers the 2 inch by 2 inch receiver tube opening, it's part number is 76046. Here's what our hitch is going to look like installed. As you can see something I like about this hitch, our cross tube stays pretty hidden up behind the fascia. That's different than what we've seen from some of the other hitches. Whereas that's going to come over here to our receiver tube opening, this is 2 inch by 2 inches. Reinforcement collar around in there looks nice and neat.
Got our safety chain connection points that come out here. We've got oval shaped openings that kind of run along in line with the vehicle. Then it should be plenty of room there for you to connect whatever style chain you might want to. See in this hitch there are 2 holes in the receiver tube itself. The one closest to the front of the vehicle is the one that we're going to use to secure all of our items with. That's five eighths of an inch in diameter and you'll see there's plenty of room there even if you wanted to use a locking hitch pin or anti rattle device.
Now one of those anti rattle devices available is called J Pin stabilization system. That's the only time we use that hole closest to the rear. You'll want to ensure anything you do use in you five eighths hole is rated for class 3 use. Now a class 3 hitch is an extremely versatile hitch. It's going to work out for cargo carriers, for bike racks, hauling trailers, whatever you might want to use it for there should be an application available in class 3. Now the hitch offers a tongue weight rating of 675 pounds, that would be the maximum downward force that we would put here at the receiver tube opening.
It's going to offer a 4,500 pound gross trailer weight rating. That would be the total weight of your trailer and anything you we're to load up on it. It is rated for use for weight distribution. The tongue weight's going to stay the same at 675 pounds. The gross trailer weight however it goes up to 5,000 pounds.
You will want to consult the owners manual on the Pacifica, figure out what it's tow rating is and use whichever numbers are the lowest. You'll see the Draw-Tite also has a bracket that's been welded onto it already for attachment of wiring. They have 3 pre-drilled holes so you can use a couple different brackets we've got here whether you're using a 7 poles or a 4 pole and get that connected there without having to purchase additional brackets to go around the hitch. Now a few measurements that'll be helpful in selecting you ball mount rack or hitch cargo carrier will be from the center of our hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of our bummer, it's about 4 and a half inches. Then from the ground to the inside top edge of a receiver tube opening, we've got about 12 and a half. That being the case we do recommend choosing accessories that have a rise in the shank just to promote better ground clearance at the rear of whatever accessory you have loaded up. Now to begin our installation we need to get this exhaust lowered down and out of the way a little bit. We've got three hangers that we'll use to do that. It's going one located right here inside the tail pipe area. It's a good idea to spray these down with a little bit of spray lubricant there. Usually helps those slide off better and we bring the tail pipe forward here. It's going to be one in this flat spot. We may or may not need to remove the one located right over here. Now before we do drop those, we'll want to put a strap underneath it just to give that exhaust some support, like that. Then we've got to pry bar here, you could also use a large screw driver. Just want to get those kind of pushed off this end there. Then we'll just put a little bit of slack in the strap there. That'll allow that to come down where we can get some tools in here and work. Next thing we're going to do is get our heat shield removed so we can trim it and put it back into position. See we've got the 4 plastic nuts. The white one's going to be above the exhaust, just made to handle a little higher temperature. We've got one, two, three, and four connection points. Then you'll just pull down. Now in the instructions it's going to tell us measure down 13 inches. It's going to put us about right above this hole and then measure in 5 and cut it. But that's a really tough cut to make, might risk cutting your finger. What we're going to do is cut straight across at 13 inches and we're not losing any protection with that. Now the texture of the heat shield itself, there's a little dimples there and those create a pretty straight line so we'll just go right across those. We'll come up just above that connection point there. Now you can use aviation sheers to cut this. You can use a little cut off wheel, whatever you've got handy. Now we can set this portion aside and we'll get this portion reinstalled. Now it's time to get our hardware put in position. We've got 3 attachment points on each side. We're going to be using the oblong hole that's here closest to the rear. You got the rectangular shaped hole there then the square hole there. Now for the rear holes we're going to use the smaller of the square hole spacers. For the one closest to the front we'll be using the longer one. Now to get our hardware into position we're going to be using the pull wire. We'll just place that in the hole, direct it forward to that furthest forward attachment point that's going to be our access hole. Just going to slide on one of the spacers. Thread on one of the carriage bolts. We'll slide those in separately. Pull them back just like that. Now for the forward attachment point we want to use the reverse method so we'll put our block on then thread on our carriage bolt. We'll put the bolt in first. Follow that up with the block then bring it right back down through. Now we're going to do the same thing for the passenger side. Right now we've got our pull wires attached here to our bolts still. You can leave those on, put them through the appropriate holes in the hitch and then use these to guide it up into place. I find it's easier to do it without them. Simply because then we don't have to try to hold the hitch up and remove the pull wire. But it's up to you. If you're going to do it this way you definitely don't want to push the bolts back up into the frame. Now with the help with an extra set of hands. We'll want to get the passenger side started up over the exhaust first. Then we'll raise the drivers side up into position. When our carriages bolts to come down through. The first thing we'll do is place on a conical tooth washer and want to make sure the teeth of that face up towards our hitch. Then we can thread one the hex nuts. Be sure we get one started with about 3 or 4 good turns. We can let it rest there while we get the other side going. Now we'll go through and snug down our hardware. Now with everything snugged down it's time to go through and torque each of our bolts down to the appropriate specifications. Those are listed in the instructions. Now we use a little bit more spray lubricant and we'll get our exhaust lifted back up into position and slide these isolators back in place. Then we can take down the strap and our hitch will be ready for use. With our exhaust back in position that's going to complete our installation of the Draw-Tite max frame custom fit class 3 trailer hitch receiver. Part number 76046 on our 2017 Chrysler Pacfica.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (129 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.From start to finish my order was stress free and super easy. My hitch came on time and what I ordered was exactly what I got. I give ETRAILER 100% in all aspects of the transaction. I will never think about using another company. Thanks to all ETRAILER staff !! Dustin S. Mesa AZ 677894
This isn't the first time I've done business with etrailer.com, and certainly won't be the last! Bought to 2" hitches for the SUV and the minivan, and both are QUALITY. Installed in under 30 minutes, and bound to last a lifetime. Great products, great price...I highly recommend, especially versus some of the other installers. Got a buddy that's a mechanic (or handy with the tools)? Buy here, take there, and BLAM...save $100 or more!!! 382298
I haven't installed it yet but it to write very fast 613490
PACKAGING WAS TERRIBLE. BOX CAME OPEN ON THE END AND BOTTOM. IF THE BOLTS WERE NOT TAPED TO THE HITCH THEY WOULD BE GONE. THE HITCH WAS OVER HALF OUT OF THE BOX. DIRECTIONS WERE NOT AS NEEDED FOR THE INSTALL 608154
Were sorry to hear that the box the hitch was packed in was in bad shape when it arrived to you. If you click on the link Ive provided, you can see a video showing the hitch being installed on a 2017 Pacifica. I hope the video is helpful for you.
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Mike L - 02/26/2019
Trailer hitch and wiring harness came quickly and in good order. Hitch fit car perfectly. However, the wiring harness connectors would not fit through the body panel because of internal supports and tail light wires, so I had to cut it and splice it under the car. Harness needs to be redesigned to fit through the small channel under the tail lights. Connectors were far too big to be pulled through. 498463
I installed this hitch with help from my mechanic. You can do it alone but much easier to have someone hold it in place while you thread the bolts. I deliver auto parts with my Pacifica so in the year I've had the hitch on it, I've put 130,000 miles on it and lots of rock salt here in western PA. Surprisingly there is very little surface rust on the hitch. This is my second hitch from etrailer and probably not the last. 476540
Great products with detailed reviews, hitch options and installation instructions Fast free shipping. Low prices Yes Perfect!! 564019
Fit was good and kit was required. Fishing technique to get the screws through was easy and the online video made things much easier. Noticed that upon install, hitch looks to be angled down more than expected, had to buy riser to bring up 6 inches. 525669
WOW what can I say..... I was trying to figure out what the exact hitch I needed for my 2017 Pacifica. My search took me directly to etrailer where I found a video showing my car, even the same color and the correct hitch. A few clicks later the hitch and lighting package was on its way at a very competitive price! In just a few days it arrived and it is a beauty. We will install it and be ready for my new trailer. Thanks a big bunch 469530
Great
Dick - 01/25/2019Perfect fit, install video was dead on and super helpful. Fits great up in the bumper so the look is very nice and OEM like from the back. Was able to install this without lifting or even jacking up the van. A pair of Jack stands will make installing this by yourself a bit easier. Very happy overall. 603907
I ordered a towing hitch and wire harness for my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Etrailer was the only website that had it in stock because of how new the product was. Product arrived in a timely manner without shipping charge. Well worth the money I spent. I wouldn't recommend that a lay person attempt to install as It took my mechanic 3 hours. The hitch itself was easy but hooking up the wiring was very time taking as you must take a lot of the under bladder off to run a wire to the battery. Also not much room to make connections to rear taillight. 293796
I had a great experience I spoke with Ashley on the phone and she was very helpful and my shipment was here on the day that she had promised. I will be using E trailer again in the future 568750
Very good looking/high quality hitch. Video was extremely helpful, and fishing the hardware thru the frame is a easy as it looks. Definitely have a second set of hands to help mount the hitch and align all the hardware. As other have mentioned, trimming the under body panel was not in the video and I cut significantly less of the panel than the instructions show. I installed this on a Limited with the hands free tailgate. I re-mounted the sensor toward the drivers side so it's not blocked by the hitch tongue. Chrysler sells a bracket to do this (68275630AG) which also adds another sensor so you can kick on either side of the tongue, but that was over a hundred bucks - no thanks! 550784
Hitch looks good on car not a lot hanging down, just sq. tube. As for instructions I would add removal of Left rear wheel to get at 3 bolts holding on shield makes it easier. 336378
Looks good works great
Bob S - 01/28/2018The installation was easily done. The hitch is mostly hidden. Highly recommend the Draw Tight for your towing needs on a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Touring Plus model. 459218
Great Product. Great Price. Fit perfectly. Great support Friendly Personal 583771
Straight forward install. Fits good with no issues. Tip on the hybrid make sure you get the sk kit and you can reuse the same ground stud after the hitch is in place. 561269
I don't consider myself a mechanic and looked at the 45 minute completion as not probable. The instructions were clear with figures appropriate. There were some discrepancies between the description and the actual look of the underneath. An number order for removal of screws and nuts would be helpful. Process took me about 3 hours but that accounts for picking up some tools after I had already begun. I didn't have a lift or ramps so used my driveway slant with a couple of 4x4 boards to lift the back of the car. All in all the threading of the wires went easier than anticipated particularly since the bend of the wire from shipping in the bag created a natural flow for the tip to reach the holes. 508028
Mostly the hitch is positive. The spacing between the end mounting brackets is to narrow. There is extra round tube on left side to allow for a different position before welding. A quart inch may be enough to get a better fit. I made cuts to accommodate the projections. The large cut out suggested seemed to course. All factory hardware was retained. The heat shield needed a small area of the rear corner to be trimmed. 666877
The hitch arrived just one day after ordering. Amazing service! It's exactly as described. I like that the cross tube is hidden. It will be primarily used it for a bike rack. I had it installed by a professional, and it all went well for them. They appreciated the clear instructions (the downloaded pdf file, not the sheet in the hardware pack) and the installation video as it was the first Chrysler Pacifica they had done. This is the second hitch that I purchased from etrailer.com. They are a good company to do business with. 573137
This is my 2nd hitch install, the last one being on my Elantra Hatch. It took me 3 hours to install. I installed the hitch in my driveway. I did not use a lift or ramps. There was enough ground clearance for me to reach everything under the car. Pros - This is a very heavy duty hitch. You can tell the build quality is great and its quite heavy. - The bolts and nuts that come with this hitch are some of the best I have ever used. The nuts screw on very easily. This is surprisingly very rare for bolts from the big box stores. - The video from etrailer is great, I am not sure I would have been able to install this without it. I watched it multiple times during my install. Cons - and this the 4 stars are all based on how difficult this is to install. None of which is the hitch's or etrailers fault. 1. You have to remove plastic under body panel on the Pacifica which is not in the video but is in the instructions. As other reviews have stated there are 3 screws hidden behind the driver rear tire that are very hard to get to. 2. Dropping the exhaust still made it very hard to access that side. 3. The instructions are basically worthless, but etrailer makes up for that with the video. 375964
Excellent hitch for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. Easy to install and it rides high under the bumper giving a nice finished look. The hitch was delivered two days after ordering. Etrailer continues their history of great service. 517702
Very solid construction especially on the weld points. The hitch barely noticeable from the back end of the vehicle which makes it seem like its not there (nice). Good anchor points for chains and I love the wire harness mount in case I decide to wire through there. Installation was sort of a pain because the video doesn't go over removal of the undercarriage protector and cutting that. However, the instructions did a good job of giving you cutting dimensions. I spent 1.5 hours doing this alone due to the cutting involved. If you are installing alone, use some jack stands to hold up hitch while you get it onto your bolts. A battery powered impact driver or ratchet go a long way. finger tighten first then hit it with the power tool. 439077
Absolutely love the quality, the clean look, and the ease of installation that this hitch has. Many other people in this review forum are complaining about that the install video for this specific piece 76046, didn’t review how to get the initial panel off, or how to cut it. #1, the instructions include information regarding this, so read them. #2 it’s a matter of removing some screws, not terribly difficult. However, the install video for the product 36798 contains every step of taking the panel off. So check that out!! That is just a different hitch for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. I had myself and one other person help for the instal. Everything from removal of the first screw to putting the final screw back on during install took just over an hour and a half. Would have taken longer without the extra set of hands. The video was more than enough to be able to do the install yourself. Don’t waste time or money having somebody else install for you. I did it in my driveway and have VERY limited experience working on cars. Couldn’t be happier with this product. Shipping was fast. Didn’t get the electronics as I need the hitch for bike and extra cargo racks. Glad this hitch comes with the mount and option of getting electronics later if needed. 552638
Great product, fast shipping, good price. 2h to install, worst part of install was sound dampening panel under van, otherwise very straight fwd. Great video on etrailer to guide install. Customer pics to modify panel much less then recommended was great and allowed minimal modifications. 2018 Pacifica touring S. Nice and low profile receiver that sticks tight under bumper and blends well. 568755
The video available from eTrailer was very helpful in understanding how to install the hitch on my 2017 Pacifica. While the instruction document included information on removing & cutting the underbody panel, there was no mention of it in the video. Using a floor jack, and a little help from a second person, I installed the hitch on my vehicle in my garage in around 3 hours. After removing the underbody panel, and working with the hitch, I found that I didn't have to cut the heat shield as much as identified in the instruction (and referred to in the video), and I significantly reduced the amount of the underbody panel that I cut out (maybe just a third of what the instructions indicate) which meant I only cut out one of the fasteners in the underbody. In case this is helpful for anyone else, I've included pictures of the changes I made). 541302
Sorry same I thought it was the hitch 726264
Awesome price, great product, great video on how to install, quick shipping time, easy install (relatively speaking). E-trailers is just killin it. Such a good all around client experience, and I'm a stingy snobby critic. I'm really impressed. Thank you. 722532
Work great 721699
IF you have a lift to get vehicle in the air, not a bad job. Instructions are decent. IF you are lying on the floor, working on your back it sucks. But I got it done and it looks and works great. Installation a little tough for the average homeowner! 720979
This unit mounted up very easy. Note that it does take 2 to 3 hours just like directions said. Looks good also. 720012
Still haven’t installed the hitch but knowing that your product is the best . Thank you 718083
Let me begin by saying I'm cheap. I've installed hitches from etrailer before; they're reasonably priced, promptly shipped, and well supported, both by customer service and their generally excellent videos. So when Chrysler priced their hitch for this car at about $1k, and etrailer had a class III hitch for about $120, I eshewed FCA's hitch. To mixed results. First, delivery from etrailer was super quick, as usual. Fit and finish on the hitch were perfect. Guided by the two videos on the etrailer site - one for this hitch as well as the one for the similar draw-tite - the installation went more easily than expected. Because the Limited version of the Pacifica has a finishing panel from the rear axle to the rear bumper which had to be trimmed, the draw-tite video provided better guidance for this version. However, as several have already mentioned, I found that considerably less of that under panel had to be removed to make room for the Curt hitch. And along the same lines, considerably less of the heat shield was removed - I've included a pic of what I removed for this installation. I don't tow; I like to take a bike carrier as well as a cargo carrier on occasion, so I can't comment on how the car handles a towing load. Others have commented that it does well. The installed Curt hitch is almost invisible from most angles; all that can be seen is the receiver itself. There is some loss of rear clearance - I broke my receiver cover on the first driveway I encountered. The only significant (really?) problem is that my rear hatch used to have foot control - kick under the tailgate and it would open. Not imperative, obviously, but a nice feature. The hitch made that foot control inoperative. On the factory installed hitch, FCA changes the single foot sensor for two sensors mounted lower and to either side of the receiver. Some other posts indicate that the foot sensor still operates with the aftermarket hitch installed; this has not been my experience, and is my major qualm with this install. I LOVED saving over $800 by using this hitch; it installed easily, functions well, and was inexpensive. But if I had it to do over again, I'd order the OEM hitch. 717652
It took longer than 45min to install but I am not a professional. The instructions were well done and the tools in the install package were helpful. 714173
my son installed it for me and he had no issues, except he said I'd have to buy another one if I trade vehicles, because he wasn't taking it off t his vehicle 715727
Easy install. I use it as a luggage carrier not for towing. Works great! 713440
The hitch is great. The problem I have is that my hatch doesn't open by waving my foot under it anymore. 713389
A company that you can call and they have the correct answers and and the right product in stock. Shipping is fast and I received what i needed! This is my second order. They are 2 for 2 with great service! 700565
Quality part. Adequate instructions. Best to watch online installation video. Spent -2hrs much of this time trying to remove rubber muffler hangers. Special tool is a must for job! Solid and unobtrusive when installed. 696159
Bolted right up. Crazy easy to install. Heavy duty towing package. Tucks up nicely and you can hardly tell it’s there. 691220
Good solid hitch. Sits a little lower than hitch on previous minivan. Installation was straight forward. Definitely agree with other comments than trims to cover and heat shield can be a lot less. 683605
Very happy with everything! 679238
Best price online , shipping was great was on time ,ordered hitch and wiring best price around and free shipping. I’ll do another review when I get in on my vehicle thanks again etrailer good job . 679102
My second purchase, & I am completely satisfied with the quality, price, & quick delivery. 678075
I put this on my Chrysler Pacifica to haul our bikes if necessary. Works great. 675408
Works well. Kind of tough to install due to the underbody panels, but that’s not the hitches fault. Tucks ip nice and looks very factory. 674571
It's been a year since I purchased my trailer hitch. I've used it countless times and I just want to say THANK YOU. I've had No Issues with this product; it's reliable; and still in perfect condition. 673893
easy to put on, works great 673371
I just installed this on a 2018 Chrysler Pacific, by myself. I used the ramps, I use to change the oil in my cars, to get plenty of clearance. The written directions are not worth reading, but the videos that etrailer provide are great. Everything fit and worked out just like the video showed. I believe this is a great product. 669888
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L. The hitch and harness fit properly and was not to difficult with 3 guys working on the project. Had to remove the felt trunk protector, exhaust heat deflector and release the exhaust from the last 2 hangers to install the hitch. Replaced all after hitch was installed. Had to do some trimming of both exhaust heat protector and felt trunk protector. Took around 3 hrs for the install when using air / power tools. Nice fit and finish when done. Reasonable price and fast ship. 667626
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