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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.
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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Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (507 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.
Overall, the hitch is excellent. Only drawbacks are documented in the photos. Installation was not too complicated for a do it yourself install. Instructions/pictures were clear and understandable. We are very happy with the result and performance of the hitch and trailer wiring harness ordered from E-trailer.
*Recommendations:
1. Paint the heads of the Grade 8 mounting bolts as they will rust over time.
2. Check the amount of ground clearance before ordering the type of receiver as different manufactures have alternate hook points = better ground clearance (dips, speed humps, curbs etc.)
3. Before torquing the mounting bolts, reattach the spare tire in its full up position. some wiggling or slight adjustment of hitch may be needed to fit spare tire into well with binding. The fit on our 2021 Honda pilot was Tight.
4. You may need to purchase an aftermarket "hands-Free tailgate sensor" if your SUV has one of these located under the rear bumper. The new hitch crosses the original factor sensor and doesn't register foot movement when trying use the "hands-free feature" attached is a screenshot of the cost and part number from the Honda dealership for the shortened "hands-Free" sensor.
Overall great product and service. We would buy again.
Installed this hitch on my 2020 Honda Pilot Elite and I like the design where the safety chain holders face down rather than out. This allowed me to not have to relocate the sensor for the foot actuated lift gate. I did most the installation by myself using jack stands to hold the hitch up while I inserted the bolts. The hardest part was torquing the bolts. I needed help holding the torque wrench on the bolt while pulling using a pipe extension on the wrench to get extra leverage. I also installed the wiring harness for towing. The video was a great help guiding me step by step in the removal of the trim to access the plug for the harness. Thanks etrailer for providing such great service!
Joe
1/3/2021
This hitch is working well - the finish looks just like new after one year.
ORDERED THIS HITCH BECAUSE OF BETTER RUST PROTECTION
BUT WHEN IT WAS RECEIVED PAINT WAS RUBBED OFF THE BOTTOM OF HITCH NOW IT WILL RUST
Everything was as expected! I have never wired, and or installed a new hitch. I followed the directions via the videos that etrailer.com provided - it all worked like a dream. I was careful, and took my time - I had to re-clean the receiver threaded area on the frame of the car multiple times before the bolts would work, but the video provided great information on how to do that also. It took about an hour for the entire install! Thanks etrailer.com for the hitch and the great videos!
Steve
6/17/2021
Great!
I like it , as advertised it was simple to install. It took me 35 minutes to complete the task simply followed the instructions and the video. I need to carry a cargo carrier every now and then this is a near perfect very well made product.
My only complaint is the harness bracket it pokes out against the lines of the car. It would be nice if the bracket hid behind the bumper.
Mario G.
6/7/2018
My trailer has been absolutely perfect with no issues. I have recommended etrailer to a few of my friends or whenever I hear someone asking about a hitch.
I am very happy with the results from the trailer hitch and wiring harness I purchased from etrailer.com. Installation was very easy and I saved $800.00 from a dealer install. Thanks.
Steve R.
8/25/2019
I am very happy with the results on my trailer hitch. Everything is working as it should, but I would have preferred a hitch that was more like Hondas and integrated into the bumper for a cleaner look. But no regrets.
Not used yet but ordering was awesome and install was a breeze. Called and spoke w Debora H Monday evening. Told her I needed it by Wednesday, she promised that it would be hear by then. Promise kept!! Hitch arrived around midday - already installed. See pics.
Will defenetleyy be ordering another one from Debora H soon for my other SUV.
Pedro T.
3/10/2016
Still in great shape, working very well as promised.
Showed up with paint chipped off at many points due to poor packaging which caused the hitch to tear through the box. Also, ordered the Draw Tight which is suppose to have the second hole for the J-pin, which I ordered. No second hole so the J-pin is useless. Sturdy hitch and easy to mount. However now I have to do touch up paint to prevent rust and buy a new standard pin. Great hitch and worth the money but need to provide what they advertise and do a better job in shipping!
Sierra K.
12/8/2021
I apologize for the damage to your item. Customer Service will reach out to you about it. You have the right idea about covering the metal with anti-corrosive paint. Here are more tips in this help article. Also, Draw-tite is discontinuing all of the J-pin style hitch receivers. etrailer is in the process of update all of our Draw-tite photos, videos, and content.
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Hitch was well packaged. The box arrived with some tears but no damage, nicks or scrapes to the hitch.
My car is not garaged so there was a good amount of rust buildup in the factory drilled bolt holes. The Magic to get all that gunk out was WD-40 rust release penetrate spray and a 1/2” wire fitting brush hardware stores have them in the plumbing section
Once rust was cleaned out installation took about 25 minutes. I installed the hitch solo. Getting the specified torque on the bolts was a workout !
I used 2 Eddie Bauer hanging dome lights to I’ve me great visibility workkng. They are my go to lights. About 10 bucks a piece on-line.
I'm glad I found this site!
Just purchased a 2016 Honda Pilot Elite and the dealer wanted $1465.00 to install a trailer hitch. He blamed the high price on the "4" hours of installation and new wiring.
For less than xxx and an easy to follow installation video, I installed it myself in less than 30 minutes. Didn't need to drop the spare either...fit right into place!
Great sales recommendations and follow up from the etrailer staff. This company knows how to run a business and keep a customer satisfied. 5 stars out of 5 stars.
We have only used the hitch to carry luggage in long trips and help a friend doing a move. During the instalation the hitch broke off a plastic tab on the bumper on a 2021 Pilot. It is not visible from the outside, but made me sad. Overall it does the job. I bought one for my CRV, but haven't installed it yet. Fingers crossed.
Jose D.
11/8/2023
I installed it just 2 months ago. Life & family got me busy, but finally got the car in for maintenance and got it working. Is a game changer. Too bad I waited to long.
I received my Draw-Tite hitch within a week from ordering. I knew to expect the box to be damaged when delivered because of it’s size and weight. The contents inside the box was smartly packed. A couple of scuffs along the edge of the hitch during shipping is expected.
After reviewing the installation videos online I felt confident to install my hitch. Note I installed the hitch without help. Just plan it out and set up supports to lift your hitch for an easier installation. I lowered my spare tire to make installation easier and used the spare as part of my support to lift the hitch during installation. I alternated my bolt installation and making sure none of the bolts were more than half way secured. Once all the bolts were one I proceeded to secure them to 80% so that I can adjust and make sure the hitch appeared centered. Once centered I secured the bolts to the recommended torque setting. The hitch feels solid and installation was a breeze. The most difficult part of the installation was lifting and supporting the hitch for mounting.
In all it took all of an hour to install the hitch. That includes time to clear the storage to access the spare and to set up my support to lift the hitch for installation. Sorry but I did not take any pictures of how the hitch was supported during installation because my hands were extremely dirty.
Now I just need to find a hitch mounted bike carrier. Etrailer will be my first stop for a hitch mounted bike carrier. Looking to carry an ebike, mountain bike and a kids bike.
This is my second hitch from etrailer. The first one was for my 2010 Acura MDX and now this one is for my 2018 Acura MDX. My use for this hitch is to attach my bike rack. I am pleased with the quality of the hitch and the amount of money I saved by not getting one from the dealer. I would admit, I like the dealer integrated looks but not for the amount of money they want for it. On both occasions, I had Uhaul installed it for me. Today's installation charge was $35 NYC area. If I had tools and a way to raise my car up a little bit, I could have done this myself. It's very quick and simple installation process watch the video. Here are a few pics of the finish product
Perfect fit and a super easy installation. It works perfectly
I spent a long time on etrailer.com looking at trailer hitches for my 2019 Honda Pilot and this was the one recommended by an etrailer installer, even though it wasn't really the one I thought would be best. But, I've had great success with etrailer in the past and decided to trust them.
This is a very high quality hitch, very well constructed and a clean look to it. It is an absolute perfect fit to my Honda Pilot! Other than the receiver, it is well hidden behind the rear bumper. Check out my pictures - it looks very good and complimentary to the vehicle.
I never would have tried to install this myself, but the installation video convinced me to give it a try. I actually installed it alone, using some cement blocks to hold up one end while I held up the other end. It was a pain, but it worked. I've never done this before, but from start to finish it only took me 30 minutes to install this and that includes watching the video one more time.
UPS beat the daylights out of the shipping box, but the hitch was in perfect condition as it was packed well. I have ordered a locking hitch pin and a T-One wiring harness and they were well packed in a box in with the hitch. Shipping was fast!
Another perfect experience wtih etrailer.com!
What a great experience. looking for a hitch for my 2019 Pilot Elite to add my bike rack.
the website is full of information from fit and finish to installation instructions. Having photos of my specific SUV was a plus. i liked the fact that the drawtite had vertical attachment points instead of horizontal at the bottom and came with a bracket for the wiring harness for later. all of which were discussed in the reviews.
Had no issues as it came shipped, was in a box and completely secured with holes for handles to easily transport the hitch. All parts were included, nothing missing.
I would only have to comment on the adhesive stickers were placed crooked on the hitch, a slight gap on the weld where the mount for the wiring harness would be and too much contact where the bumper meets the top of the receiver causing the bow of bottom of my bumper. Drawtite should make some minor adjustments during manufacturing.
Otherwise very pleased with etrailer, hope to make more purchases soon.
I consider myself relatively handy but have never installed a hitch before. etrailer.com couldn't have made the process any easier. Locating the part, being able to compare it to other hitches right on the website, and videos to guide installation were perfect. I'm thrilled with the hitch I chose and would recommend etrailer to anyone in the market to add a hitch to their vehicle. If anyone is concerned that the part might not be right or they might not be able to do it themselves, rest assured, you definitely can. Other parts, like the wiring harness, were just as easy to locate on the website and install.
My son referred me to etrailer.com. He's used the site for his last two trailers and raves about it, now I know why.
The installation was as easy as described and the video was perfect for my 2016 Pilot. The Hitch installed in ~30 mins.
I purchased the hitch, wiring harness for 7 pin adapter, 7/4 pin plug and mount, brake controller, and plug for the harness.
In order to raise the tow capacity to 5000lbs from 3500lbs, I had the transmission cooler installed at the dealer. They insisted that only Honda can install without cutting/splicing wires and that my electrical system would be damaged. The harness literally plugged into the existing plug for which it is designed. Clean install without a single wire cut/spliced. The only problem I had was with the little silver tie down as it was put in by a gorilla and wasn't coming out. Fortunately, I was able to get the plug from behind the panel without removing that piece.
When I installed the brake controller, I learned from the comments that the plug is buried so I knew to look harder than expected.
The dealer wanted over $500 to install just the hitch, no wiring. I've installed the hitch, wiring, brake controller and wiring for $427.
Easy bolt on! Let spare down a little to give wiggle room to line up bolts - nuts are pre placed by Honda. The hardest part was torquing the bolts to specs listed. I bought this hitch specifically for the wiring mount pad - great for 7 wire w/brakes. Put it all in, included the brake control in about an hour and a half. Pulls a 3500# trailer like a champ!
Saved $200 by doing this myself. I was a little concerned about the negative feedback about the shipping boxes being destroy upon delivery. But as you can see, it came intact and was delivered promptly to my front door. This installation was very easy. I watched the video for both the trailer hitch and wiring harness and it was exactly like the video indicated. I will tell you on the wiring harness you do not have to pull the panel back. Just get a mirror and locate the connector behind the panel and you can pull it down to the opening.
Very well made! Delivery was fast. I received it within three days of ordering. The box was a bit damaged and a small area of the hitch itself was chipped as you can see from my photo. I planned on installing it myself, but wasn’t able to turn the bolts with my hand socket. At first I thought I was given the wrong size bolts, but double checked the size at my local hardware store. I then cleaned the threads underneath the truck with a wire brush and was able to get the bolts started, but still unable to tighten by hand. Since I didn’t have an impact driver I took it to my local mechanic, John, who graciously installed it for me in no time. But, John had to permanently remove the center trim piece of my bumper for it to fit, which I wasn’t aware of when I purchased. I don’t remember any of the videos I watched from the website mention that. Now that the trim piece is missing the look isn’t as clean as I expected. So far I’m satisfied with the product, but disappointed in the aesthetics. I’ve attached some pics for your convenience.
Received the trailer hitch as scheduled. Installed it on my 2014 Acura MDX without any assistance; and without having to jack the car up. Having two people to install would have been a little easier ... even at that it was only a 20 - 25 minute install. Fits perfectly and the hitch is exactly what I ordered. Appreciate the easy tracking system too.
Received item fast. Got the hitch and 7 pins wires. From picture of hitch I thought the hanging kit for wire plug comes wit. Will need to order. Looks good. Had the wife help with getting the screw started. Installation was clear and easy to follow. Hardest part for me was torquing the bolt to spec of 148 pounds laying back on the drive way pavement was a challenge but doable. Complete installed, hitch sits about 11 inches for ground clearance.
Heavy duty hitch. It fit my 2018 Pilot perfectly.
I installed it by myself, two people would have been easier but people kept canceling on me so I did it solo. Get the brush for the screw holes , clean threads are a must.
Torqueing the bolts to the specified rating is tough, reccomend a strong friend or heavy duty extension bar. Save at least 600 bucks by not taking it to the dealer to purchase and install.
Attached is a photo of the hitch installed. It took 25 minutes by myself. The videos are a great help. I did not think I would be using it this weekend. Still can not believe the quick delivery.
Geoff L.
4/25/2014
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Zak
12/22/2022
Hitch, wiring harness, and all mounting hardware are working great ???? no issues with 1 year of use towing a small utility trailer. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to buy a hitch wiring combo for their Honda pilot.