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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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Pretty easy installation, only because etrailer provided the installation video. Instructions did not explain how to fish the hitches' bolts through the holes.
also, was able to install by myself, using a pair of jackstands to support the hitch.
Nice job guys and gals! The product got here a day early than stated and the install was pretty much what the reviews said...45-60 mins! I had to wait for my neighbor to get hometown to help me mount the hitch, but after that, very easy. The videos are SUPER HELPFUL!!!!
Seems like a solid well built hitch. I used a few jackstands to hold the hitch and raise each side up and I was able to do the install myself. Getting the bolts ready went smooth for 3 out of 4..one was a pain for some reason on the driver rear but I got it.
Install was easy, no surprises, everything worked just like in the video. Was a bit concerned about clearance between my Kuat Transfer 2 bike rack and the hatch on my Mazda CX9, but it clears with about 1/8” to spare. Super happy with my purchase!
Fairly easy to install. My only issue is that the hitch tube doesn't protrude far enough behind the vehicle and my 1up bike rack touches the bumper when in fully up position. I have to leave it partly up. I wish the tube protrude 1.5inch further back.
Works great, using it mainly for a bike rack.
Easy to install, would definately buy again.
Great product, delivered quickly, the etrailer instructions were perfect!
Easy installation glad I got this hitch
Overall the installation video made it very easy to install with a helper. The quality of the trailer hitch is very good. There was some paint that had chipped off the edge exposing bare metal which needed to be protected but otherwise I am very satisfied with the product.
Paul
6/19/2021
Great. No problems attaching bike rack. Works as intended. No significant rusting.
Well designed and quality product. With the aid of the video, I was able to install the receiver and wiring with very little issues in a timely manner.
I wanted a two inch receiver and concealed trailer wiring which was not available from the dealer.
I would recommend this product without hesitation.
Jb
4/13/2020
Great product, As a light duty user, I have not experienced any problems.
Perfect custom fit. Exactly as described. Strong even straight welds. Easy installation. Thx.
This was a super easy installation. There was a video of the installation provided which I watched beforehand. Couldn’t ask for a better product, price or support! etrailer is my go to trailer store!
Pete
6/5/2019
One year later and the hitch looks just as good as the day I installed it. Highly recommended!!
This is the second time I ended up ordering this hitch (first time the car was totaled in an accident) and the third hitch I've ordered from eTrailer. The hitch itself is great and wasn't too terribly difficult to install; having the video instructions makes a huge difference. eTrailer customer service is good and I have decided that this is my go-to for anything towing related.
Installation will certainly go faster with a second person helping. Doing it myself it took me close to an hour to complete. I didn't bother putting the car up on jacks and found there to be sufficient room to maneuver.
The install video on the site is super helpful and all that's really needed. It does help clear up the paper instructions that come with the hitch.
I used a strap to support the exhaust pipe and like someone else mentioned also utilized an overturned 2 gallon bucket to support the muffler while getting it off the hangers. There was enough clearance for the bucket to slide right underneath, but I was parked a very mild grade.
I was able to get it off the mounts with just WD-40 . Since I didn't jack up the car, I was able to leverage my body weight and the fact that car was sitting on all four wheels to pull the rubber mounts off without a pry bar. I sat with my legs under the car and grabbing each side of the rubber mount was able to work them off.
I found the rear mounts were far easier to get off than the front.
Once I got the mounts off, I removed the supporting bucket and loosened the straps to lower the exhaust further.
I then used the bucket to support the weight of the hitch as I got it in position. Leaving the guide wires in place for the bolts helped me align the hitch since I was working alone.
The paper instructions mention using the washer to pinch the bolt in place to make it easier to get the nut on without the bolt being pushed up into the hole. This was particularly key to doing the install alone and one handed.
Once you get one bolt attached the rest goes faster and is a lot easier.
A deep socket and extension bar was critical in getting the bolts on to the proper torque. Without the deep socket I was able to get the hitch bolted on tight enough to drive to the hardware store to get the deeper socket to then torque to 110 ft/lbs as per the instructions.
Once I got the hitch attached, I simply reversed the process by again using the assistance of the bucket to support the exhaust as I got it back on the hangers.
A bucket or some other easy to maneuver item to help support the exhaust and hitch were definitely key in attempting to do this yourself.
Great hitch. Easy to install. Box was damaged in shipping and hitch had some damage.
I was very pleased with the quick turnaround on my order. The product itself appears to be well made and was reasonable to install, although considering the size and weight of the hitch, it would have gone much more quickly with an extra pair of hands. This hitch was installed on a 2016 Mazda CX-9. The one issue I had was with the lower trim panel that had to be removed for the installation. After bolting up the hitch, I realized that I was not going to be able to get the trim panel back into position with the hitch bolted all the way up, and had to drop it some by loosening the bolts in order to get the trim between the hitch and the mounting points. Once I started retightening the bolts, I found that the hitch was pulling the middle of the trim piece up causing the two ends of the trim to splay downward. Snug is good but too snug can cause some problems. It is not a biggie because it is for the most part not easily seen by the casual observer, but if the manufacturer would like to make a good product better, they might take a look at dropping the hitch down just a bit in order to provide some relief between the hitch and the trim piece.
I watched the videos and read reviews for suggestions .... I’ll add mine. I used RV lynx leveler blocks to give myself some extra room to work. The rear suspension lower arms (awd) have oval holes on bottom that worked perfectly for the hooks of the cam lock strap I used to support exhaust system. An extra set of hands to get nuts started while I held hitch up in place was a big help. Instead of discarding the black plastic trim piece altogether, I reinstalled the two mounting bracket pieces to add some support to bumper fascia. (see pix) The trim piece is actually three pieces and only put together with push clips.
I ordered this unit to install on a 2024 Mazda CX-9, to tow a small teardrop trailer, and it has worked very well. Installation was easy and took less than 2hours, taking your time. I really like that there are videos on etrailer’s web site to aid in the installation process. I did buy a class3 hitch with a 2inch receiver and a separate bracket for the four pole flat connector for this install. One year later, it’s still doing great.
I couldn't be more impressed with etrailer. Great price, great shipping, great tracking on shipping, great accuracy on delivery date, and outstanding installation video.
It took me maybe 45-60 minutes to install it in my driveway. I had zero complications or problems.
The hitch fit very well.
I will definitely use etrailer again if I need to purchase a hitch in the future.
Fit nicely on my 2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature. Installation is straight forward but you do need to be handy. Or have a pro install it, it should take them only 30 minutes. I also purchased the Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat 18144 and the Tekonsha Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring 118278 which does fit all 2016 CX-9s (all '16 CX-9s have the harness already installed). Photos attached of my install in case this helps.
SO the install took about 1.5 hours, and the spring wires for the back bolts are a pain to get in, I needed a hammer and screw driver to get the bolt to come through but I got it. The hitch is heavy and I did this on my driveway, don't be lazy, you do need the room, so drop the exhaust out of the way and get a friend to help you get that first bolt in. After that its a snap. to remove the exhaust, get a soppy sponge.
Very easy install I ended up using a car jack to hold up the Muffler and a special rubber gapping tool that can be bought online to remove the supports for the muffler. Total install took me about 20 minutes.
Well built heavy duty hitch and very good instruction easy to install
EASY PEASY!! 30 - 40 minute install by myself! After lowering the exhaust a couple inches as described in the video I feed the spring wires with the nut plate and nut thru the frame (very easy if you bend the last 1" of the wire near 90 degrees and feed it so the end is pointed down it will pop right out the bolt hole).
Once I had all 4 bolts in place I moved the hitch near the back of the car at this point I place my floor jack under the center of the hitched and while holding it in place I was able to roll it into position and feed the nut wires thru the appropriate hole in the hitch.
After starting the rear facing nut onto the bolt i did the same on the other side of the car , with 2 nuts on I lowered the jack and the hitch rotated right up against the frame allowing me to add the 2 remaining bolts .
Once all the bolts were torques I replaced the exhaust mounts and had a cold one.
IF only all car related task went so well great product cant wait to us it looks like it should for the money quality thru out....
I have a 2023 Mazda, CX9. As mentioned by other reviewers, the hitch installed fairly easily (watch the videos!). A nice bonus is that it balanced well on a floor jack so I was able to slide it in by myself without any help. The included wires that are used to pull the bolts through the frame work brilliantly. I would’ve given it six stars but it didn’t come with a device that self installed the hitch while I watched and drink a beer!!
FYI- the distance from the face of the receiver to the furthest, protrusion on the bumper is 4”.
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Marty
1/8/2025
Hitch is still great.