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This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.
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Some Escape models beginning with the 2010 model year have a vibration dampener installed on the tailpipe which interferes with the installation of this hitch. The dampener can be removed and left off or welded onto the other side of the exhaust pipe.
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.
At etrailer.com 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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very happy both hitches were good quality and everthing i needed to install was part of the package. they fit nicely, only thing was i wish i would have got 2 of the hidden hitch plugs instead of 1 i think it looks nice in the kia soul, but no big deal. overall excellent service, excellent fast shipping, and excellent product. thanks lloyd
Easy install no drilling, looks good on car and works well
Quick, free delivery
Easy to install on 09 Escape. No drilling, very little hassle. Took about 45 minutes to install and all I needed was a wrench to tighten the bolts.
The class II hitch looks great on my '09 escape- installed in less than a half-hour with the benefit of a lift. Fast shipping - I'm a happy customer!
Great item; well-made, and an ultra-easy install on a 2009 Ford Escape.
This was the 4th hitch I've purchased from etrailer.com, and it like the others was delivered on time and was no problem to install.
Red
Quick & EasyWhen we received the package from UPS the hitch had broke through the box and about 2 inches was hanging out. Some of the paint was chipped off and scratched. The parts and everything inside the box were fine though.
It took about 30 minutes to install - very quick and easy for one person.
thanks for the hitch. item just as described. fairly easy to install. this is for a bike rack and should work just fine.
I ordered a Trailer Hitch and the Wiring for my 2012 Escape. The instructions, videos and especially confidence building phone contacts [especially with the wiring] made this a very pleasant experience for an amateur installer.
Great product and fast shippingVery helpful video on both the hitch and the wiring harness. Very fast delivery
Great product and Great DealerI think this is the 5th. Hidden Hitch I've bought from etrailer. All have been priced right, extremely rapid shipping, and easy to install. I'm feel sure I am going to get just as good of service from this latest one as I've gotten from all the others.
Thanks
Great Experience. My son and I had it installed on my 2010 Escape Hybrid in 20 minutes and that included looking for the right socket for the torque wrench. Ordering was easy and delivery quick. Just in time to put my new hitch and wire to work. Thank you
Perfect Class II for my needsThis hitch fit perfectly and installed in about a half-hour. The only tool needed was a (torque) wrench. The installation was a breeze, especially after watching the online video at etrailer.com (the printed instructions and illustrations are a little hard to follow).
This was the perfect basic Class II hitch for my Ford Escape Hybrid. With its limited towing capacity, I didn't need anything stronger or fancier. It appears to be more than adequate for my occasional light towing needs.
The included drawbar (ball mount), pin, clip, and hitch cover were a real bonus, and made this selection an even greater bargain. All I needed to add was a ball and wiring.
Shipping from etrailer.com was fast and efficient, although the box the hitch was packed in wasn't up to the task -- one end of the hitch had broken through the box and was sticking out. Fortunately, the only damage was a tiny paint chip -- no big deal. Otherwise, the price and service were unbeatable.
Etrailer.com was fantastic to deal with. Ordering was easy and fast. The order tracking provided was great and again easy. The product itself a drawtite hitch for my Ford Escape was as fast and easy with the information provided by etrailer. Took me less then 40 minutes for hitch and the wiring was about 50 minutes. Great job etrailer.com
I was very surprised to hear from etrailer after a year, because I am very happy with my purchase. My wife actually helped me install the hitch. We had watch a youtube video on the installation, and it only took us about 30 minutes! With the electrical assessory harness that I also ordered, the electrical install was the icing on the cake.
I have used my utility trailer several times on different projects, and I couldn't have done all that without a superior product. Thank you very much etrailer!
Photos of my installation. The hitch was easy, but the wiring was a bit complexed
2011 Escape Bike hitch and wiring harness. Videos were extremely helpful. Installed yesterday after a week in bed with a virus. It helps when your neighbor has a body shop (tools) and can come haul you out from under the car if he doesn't see any movement in 15 min. Have some extra wire ties handy and you will be ok. I put two coats of etching primer and 2 more coats of white automotive enamel on my hitch so it would match my body paint. If you are working by yourself , do the front two bolts first , lift the hitch ( w/ draw bar in) up on a bucket with some shims until the back holes line up then cinch them up. This is my second e-trailer hitch I,ve done, won't go anywhere else.
Cap R.
6/24/2014
The hitch has been everything I expected. I have used it mainly as a bike hauler and for a cargo rack. I painted mine white to match the Ford Escape and I have a problem where the safety chains attach. They scrape all the paint off showing the black, but a little touch up once in awhile solves the problem. I just dont like to see rust stains forming around the welds. I would buy this product again.
Very nice accessories. They fit perfectly.
Service from you guys was excellent .
Thank you very much
Received the product quickly on the west coast - 3 days!
The product is a reputable Draw-tite receiver.
Installation was a breeze and as the video directed!
These guys are legit and worth doing business with!
Ralph A.
Ralph A.
2/8/2018
The product is working well and the finish is good as new. I am pleased with the purchase and will buy more as neeeded.
This email asking how my trailer hitch is doing caught me totally off guard. That's follow up service that you don't see now a'days.
Let me tell you, just order the right one and it is so easy to install. I haven't thought about it since the first couple weeks. You know, the new period. I have a trailer hitch and I think I will use my trailer for this trip to the hardware store hahaha. After that, it's become like every other tool I own. It pulled HEAVY loads PA->NC a few times during a move. Then a wild move to the west coast where I pulled trailer from NC all the way to the west coast. Unknown trips to the dump, hauling things for family (nice to have a family member with a trailer and hitch.) I also bought a shelf for putting things on the back like coolers or boxes or things you just rather not have in your car. Didn't work well for the Elantra, too low to the ground for the shelf attachment sticking off the back.
Suffice to say, this is my opinion, I used my trailer above spec weight on occasion (I believe this because tires were rubbing on the fenders for a bit just before I reached my destination.) I tried to maintain tounge weight, but may have exceeded that as well ?? I could have been lucky, I could have been within tolerance but I have a history of breaking tools because I use them alot, (and sometimes you gotta improvise, anybody tells you different has not worked on anything anywhere anytime.) My hitch never budged a bit. It was so great, I believe they should be standard issue on a car.
If you want a trailer hitch on your car, don't forget the light package, they had the one for my make and model. I just clipped it in, put on the hitch by myself and loved it ever since. (You may want to have assistance holding the hitch in place while putting the bolts in place. I did it myself but I have done lots of mechanical work.) Get one, stop searching, be happy.
Yes, I received the hitch a few days ago, and actually, I just had it installed this morning by my mechanic. So far, it's working great. I've attached two pictures.
I appreciate the quality product and great customer service.
Have a good day!
I thought that I could easily install this, per the instructions, But I'm lazy and retired...So, a guy up the street runs a "mechanic on the Road" repair (in the street) business, among others. Anyway, since he's under cars a lot I thought he could easily install the hitch. After a failed start, I showed him how to "Fish" the bolts/washers, and after another try or two he succeeded...however, he claimed that he had to grind down the bolt/washer assy. Charged me more...still better than doing it myself at my age. I'm sure that it can be easily done as described with a little moxie
Product fit perfect and installed great.
Will definitely make moving my bikes easier.
Thanks.
This is a nice hitch, planning on using it for a bike rack and a little come-behind trailer. My ordering experience was excellent: shortly after the initial order, I realized I needed to change something. Called and it was taken care of quickly and easily. Great customer service! It also shipped and arrived quickly.
Installation was also straightforward on my 2010 Escape. It took me slightly over an hour. You will want a second pair of hands to lift and hold while youre fitting the bolts if youre solo, Id suggest planning out your propping method because the hitch is fairly heavy.
The fish wires work very well. However, the bolt head would not fit through the access hole on my Escape. Once I realized I could put it through head-first and then it would reverse itself while in the shaft, it was good. Also I needed a 3/4 socket not 7/8 as the instructions said. But hey, its done and looks good. Cant wait to tow something!
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Alex C.
2/23/2025
Still working great! No issues whatsoever.