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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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Good afternoon, thank you for the refund for the touch up paint. The trailer hitch has now been installed and looks great and works great. Again, thank you very much for working with me and following up on this issue.
One very happy etrailer customer,
Stephen A.
Awesome service,Stacey not only got me a receiver hitch, she set me up with and got me a better one than the one I was calling about, and I still saved about $80 over what the box stores would have sold it to me for. Thank you Stacey. I will be returning to buy some trailer parts in the not too distant future, and yes from Stacey, she is professional and knows her stuff.
Overall not bad. Most of the hardware did not match the instructions but still simple enough to figure out what goes where. Big issue for me was the bolts provided with the kit to remount the exhaust hanger did not fit. The provided bolts were a few mm bigger than the original. Unfortunately with the added thickness of the hitch receiver, the original bolts were too short. Overall not a bad product for the price. I’d order again but I’d make sure the hardware matches up first
Ordered on a Tuesday, received it on Thursday of the same week. It needs to be shipped in a better box. I installed the hitch by my self but would not recommend anyone try that. See pictures of the setup I used to help with the install. the pictures make it look easy but no you must get the left side in first. Get some help! You must place the washers as the video shows or you will have trouble with installing the muffler hangers.
Owen
11/11/2018
After one year my The trailer hitch I bought from etrailer.com Is doing fine. I liked this model because it is up behind the bumper on my 2017 Ford Escape, therefore not visible except for the receiver.
Installed on a Ford Escape. Installation was very easy and assisted by the great step by step video from etrailer. I like this better than the optional factory hitch. This DrawTite hitch is more discreet than the factory hitch and also supports the common 2" draw bars. Just the right height to pull my utility trailer with a zero rise draw bar. Only downside is that it does interfere slightly with the hands free hatch opener.
Hitch is nice looking after installed. Does not look to bulky, like I though it would. Now if I can just keep from banging my legs on the part, lol.
Thank you
Heather A.
4/23/2025
Ah yes, the legendary shin buster! We really need to invent a hitch force field to save our legs. Glad the install went smoothly—and hey, we’re always here if you ever need help (or even just a band-aid)!
My new Draw Tite hitch fit perfectly, you really need four hands when installing.. it would be a much easier install if yo have access to a car lift as it is a tight fit.. The wiring and installation of hitch went exactly as videos showed.. I wanted to protect back of vehicle in parking lots and that was one of the reasons for putting hitch on this car. Pictures attached. Thank you for your service
I removed a Draw-tite 1 -1/4 inch hitch receiver to install this Draw-tite 2 inch receiver. While the installation designs of both were identical, installation of the actual new 2 inch receiver was difficult! I had to use a hydraulic jack to position the unit to align the holes for the bolts correctly. I am satisfied with the end result but it took several hours work.
This is a solid hitch receiver this was relatively easy to install. Once you see the configuration of the vehicle (in this case, a 2017 Ford Escape) all of the instructions and diagrams make sense. You definitely need a second person to hold the hitch receiver in place for initial bolt-up. Beyond that, it's smooth sailing.
The videos were perfect!!! The hitch and wiring kit were exactly what I was looking for and not hard to install. The hitch took me 1hr 45min and the wiring kit was an additional 2hrs. I took my time and did it right.
Not to mention the products I ordered arrived fast and the tracking e-mail for my order was accurate. Thank you. I will definitely order from etrailer.com again.
Alex E trailer was excellent for several products I’ve gotten from them. Highly recommend each trailer.
Instructions were clear, installation was straightforward, and the hitch has performed well.
Good product. Built well
Great trailer hitch,super strong, excellent paint quality. Great instructions to install. 4 Star only because the shipping Department did not have nut & bolt kit place in on original order. Waited a extra week.Otherwise customer service was very fast to respond.
John
6/3/2024
One year later, Hitch and all welds, paint, AA+. Love that hitch. Use it all the time.
Very good & video was very helpful for instructions. My only request would be a video for putting the wiring harness on.
Very nice quality! Great price.Tight fit for bolts slots for muffler bracket on driver side. Ups delivered with hitch popping out of box. Looks great on vehicle. Only see reciever tube. Took longer than 40 minutes. Mostly because of muffler bracket tight alignment and waiting for my second person to help assist lifting. Great company will defiantly by from again in future. Thank's Mike
Mike G.
5/4/2016
Still working great!
The hitch was great. I didn't have any trouble putting it on, except i had to drill my extra hole out on my car. The bolt wouldn't go through without drilling. I had a 2014 with the factory hitch and was hit in the rear. The factory hitch folded like a piece of cheese. I think the Draw Tight hitch won't fold and will solve my problem on my new car.
Ken D.
8/3/2018
I still like the product. I feel it is better than the production trailer hitch that comes on the car.
Bracket doesn't allow holes to slign.
Mike L.
9/22/2022
When a trailer hitch is constructed, softer steel is used in the side plates as opposed to the harder steel used in the crossbar and receiver tube. This allows the hitch to flex along with the vehicle to a certain degree. This flexibility can also allow the hitch to get slightly bent out of position during shipping and handling. The good news is that its very easy to fix this if you know a few tricks as shown in the linked article.
Great quality and good fit--the video was extremely helpful and I definitely needed a helper to fit the hitch into place.
initially ordered a hitch competitor and they boched it so bad ,
I ordered from etrailer.com not one issue, I ordered the hitch and great communication through the whole order up to the delivery. Packaging was awesome, if it wasn't for the online videos on installing i would say the written directions are terrible,,,,,,,,
Mark L.
11/21/2017
still working like a champ. its a hitch to put my bike carrier on....
There were most definitely other sites to buy through but the customer service, the detailed instructions and installation videos helped me throughout the entire install. I received my items all in one box and it was quick only a few days. It's does take 2 people and possibly a floor jack (this helps stabilize to line up bolt holes). I've installed several hitches, this is by far the most difficult since you have to line up several holes and get it right. I suggest installing the larger bolts on the bottom then while keeping it loose, lining up the smaller bolts that go through the back. It took me about 3-4 hours for the total install, that includes the wiring. So about 2.5-3.5 hours. If you're laying down on the ground.
I've towed several loads of 1200-1800lbs and this does it no problem. The main gripe I have is the tailgate sensor is slightly blocked, I've trained myself to out my foot in the exact location where it picks up my foot. (Right of the hitch receiver and right exhaust).
The customer service was excellent, they have great communication, instructions and support after my install.
This hitch fits my 2015 Ford Escape perfectly. I installed it myself and used a floor jack to lift the hitch into place. This is the lighter duty one for this vehicle and it looks great installed. Tucks up under the bumper real nice. I use this for hitch mounted bike racks but have not towed anything yet. But I know it would if I had too.
I purchased a hitch for my 2014 Ford Escape. I am a repeat customer, previously purchasing a hitch for my 2004 Matrix. The purchasing proceed was quick and easy.
The hitch arrived in about a week with all the hardware and instructions (though I had reviewed them online several times). I finally took the time today to do the installation. The installation was straight forward, I was surprised how little filing was needed to modify the access holes.
I had to do the installation alone (using jacks and jack stands), but I would recommend a helper like the instructions said. I just couldn't get the front exhaust hanger off so I installed the hitch with it on. It was a little tighter but still doable.
The fish wires worked really well...pretty slick setup.
I have a couple suggestions:
The 3 washers that go between the hitch and the bracket are tough to get in that tight space. I taped them together and used a piece of the cut heat shield to hold them while I installed the bolt. Perhaps an opportunity to develop something like the fish wires.
I mentioned the difficulty with the front exhaust hanger. I did find a video on the etrailer site. It gave some good ideas, but you couldn't see what the tech was actually doing. Perhaps a redo with some close ups of the hanger.
If I get another vehicle and need a hitch, I will definitely get it from etrailer.
Product allowed me to use trailer hitch on the intended vehicle. Mounting was straight forward and all materials for installation were provided. I performed the installation by myself with some difficulty due to the weight of the hitch but onec one side was loosely fastened the remainder of install went well. Major difficulties was in working hitch in and over the lowered exhaust piping and muffler.
Ordering the products I wanted, was easy. Their web page was simple to navigate, with almost more description then needed. Their prices were great, and my products shipped fast. I did watch there installation videos before installing my hitch and wiring harness. Using what I saw in the videos made a complicated job, so simple. If you need a hitch or wiring for your vehicle, there is no excuse to go anywhere else, etrailer is the best in my book!
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Brooke M.
4/23/2025
Stacey IS pretty awesome! I'm happy she was able to help you out with this and that everything went well :) Thanks, Jim!