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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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Hello neighbors, this is Brad at etrailer. And today we're taking a look and installing a Class III Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2022 Honda Odyssey. Now, one thing you'll notice is it does have an exposed cross tube. You can see that on the rear of the vehicle, but it is a nice black powder coat finish, so it looks nice and clean and factory on the vehicle. The receiver tube opening is two inch by two inch, which is gonna allow you to use a bunch of different accessories, whether it be cargo carriers, bike racks, whatever it may be, you should be able to accept those. Now you'll also see this as a standard 5/8 inch hitch pin hole to put your hitch pin through.
Now, this does not come with the kit, but this is something we have here at etrailer. Also, you're gonna see a plate style safety chain loop. Have a huge opening here, and that way it will accept a bunch of different styles of hooks, even heavy duty. The hitch is made of steel construction, so it's heavy duty. Another nice feature is this welded on plate to manage your wiring.
Your tongue weight that this hitch can handle is 675 pounds. And that's your downward pressure on the inside of the receiver tube. This has a gross vehicle trailer rating of 4,500 pounds. It can be used with weight distribution, and your tongue weight's gonna stay the same, but your gross vehicle trailer weight will increase to 5,000. Now, it's important to check your owner's manual to see what the vehicle can tow itself.
And you always want to go with the lowest number just to be safe. From the inside of your pin hole, to the furthest most part of the vehicle puts us at about four inches. Now, this is important to note when putting your accessories on here, as some of them can sit close to the vehicle. So, something to take in consideration. And the measurement we'll get is from the top of the receiver tube down to the ground, which puts us at 13 inches.
This is important for ground clearance. Installation on this is very simple. It can be done in your driveway with a basic set of hand tools. So it does require a little bit of trimming, but it's very simple. So now I want to walk you through the installation. To begin the installation, we're gonna need to remove our plastic garnish on the driver's side here to access our mounting points. So we can begin by separating these push connect clips, which are pretty simple. I'm using plastic. And that way, if I do slip, it's not gonna scratch our paint. So once you pop that out, the rest of the clip should come with it. Now on our passenger side, there's also two push connects on this exhaust deflector. So, a helpful tip. If you don't have a plastic trim removal tool, a flathead with a lot of tape around the edge to prevent it from scratching might do the trick. You can also help these out by pushing them on the backside. Sometimes that will help. We're gonna head back to our driver's side and we're gonna want a 10 millimeter socket. And as you can see, there is a bolt there that will need to be removed. So we'll just take that off. And then you'll also see there's a Phillips screw there, which attaches our little splash shield here to this plastic diffuser. So, using a small Phillips head screwdriver, we're gonna go ahead and get that removed. So, we're at the removal of the exhaust hanger from the exhaust. Just a quick spray of a little lubricant there will help move it along. If you don't have lubricant, you can also use soapy water. Now, with a flathead or a pry bar, just press this away from the exhaust. So with the help of a friend, you're gonna want to raise this in place and have one bolt handy. That way, you can feed that in and get it hand tight, enough to hold the hitch in place. Make sure when installing your hardware, that you have to conical tooth washer with the teeth facing towards the frame. You're gonna have three bolts on each side. Once you have those hand threaded in, take your 19 millimeter and go ahead and tighten that up. Once you have all your hardware installed on both sides of the vehicle and tightened down, you're gonna want to go back with a torque wrench. Put it to the suggested torque in the instruction manual and make sure they're torqued to spec. For this part of the instructions, I'm gonna trim a 10 inch by one inch section of this underbody panel. And that's just to allow for clearance of the hitch dropping through. So you can go ahead and use tin snips or a rotary tool, whatever you have handy, and just go along that line. So, once you install your trimmed panel back into place, as well as your exhaust deflector on the passenger side, that'll wrap it up. So that's a look at the installation of our Draw-Tite Class III hitch on the 2022 Honda Odyssey..
Looks like a solid hitch. Customer service has been a nightmare for past week and half. It was shipped in shrink wrap so lots of powder coating was chipped off. They said they would ship a replacement in a cardboard box (wouldn't that have been a smart thing to do the first time?) after receiving pictures. I sent pictures to the first representative. I did not get a reply email, when they said it would be sent same day with a return mailing label. I called twice and left a voicemail with the first rep only to never have my calls returned, or an email sent with what they were doing.
I did an online chat a week later, only to receive an email from the second rep saying still waiting on photos. Resent them. Also sent screenshots of the original photo email. Still no acknowledgement to email or voicemail.
Called the 800 number again only to be told out of stock until July (4 months) and I get a "$XX paint credit" for their junk packaging job on the original shipment since I need a hitch before July.
So here I am with a solid hitch that's going to rust up immediately in several spots if I don't rubberize coat the chips. Some photos of the largest chips shown. I'm sure that'll cost at least $20 in spray on undercoating.
Not satisfied. Will not be coming back to e trailer!
Delivery was fast and product was as advertised. Installation was straightforward. I did not cut as much of the bottom appearance panel as the directions show. I only cut about 1/4 wide but had to cut about 12 inches long.
Very Easy to install, I appreciate the tips and tricks videos. Do you referral codes or coupons? for more merch?
Brooke M.
2/19/2025
We dont, but I can offer you etrailer stickers if you want them :)
Needed this for a trip at the end of a week. Received in 2 days as promised. Installed in an hour on our 2025 Odyssey. I like this hitch as it sits higher and thus no opportunity for scraping. I always tell all my friends that if all companies offered the same service as ETRAILER the world would be a better place!
Great product. Shipping was quick (2 days) and free shipping on our entire order. We ordered a bike rack, cargo platform, hitch receiver, draw bar kit, T-One wiring, locking J-pin, and a few other small items. The free shipping was excellent (bet the UPS driver hates us, though). The hitch receiver was falling out of the box and had some minor paint damage, but easily touched up. etrailer really should either double box the receivers or wrap the ends with bubble wrap, though. Pricing was excellent, and though the same product can sometimes be found a few dollars cheaper, the free shipping on such a heavy item made it a no brainer, especially considering that I could order all of the products I wanted and needed with free shipping on the entire order, where shipping costs alone from another vendor would have more than offset the small price difference. Regardless, etrailer’s online installation videos also prompted me to simply order everything from them, as the information that etrailer offers is definitely worth something to me for doing a self install. Now, onto the actual installation....I didn’t have ramps to back my Odyssey on, but we did end up jacking up the rear of the vehicle and using jack stands to gain a few inches of clearance (yes, the new generation Odyssey is lower than you think). We placed a moving blanket on the garage floor for comfort, as well as cleanliness. We found that we didn’t have to drop the exhaust, but one person holding it out of the way with a pry bar is sufficient, but you will need to lube the rearmost exhaust hanger, and allow it to slide a bit. I would highly recommend having two people for this project, as the receiver is rather heavy, and is easier to have one person hold the weight of it while the other starts the bolts. Note that the torque spec for all 6 bolts is [see installation instructions] lb ft, and requires some strength to achieve. We also reinstalled the trim piece from the driver side bumper after trimming (though some people have left it off). It was simple enough to trim with a [rotary] tool and cut off wheel. Overall, a rather simple installation, if you have the right tools. I will definitely purchase again from etrailer if the need arises. Great service and great prices. Again, the videos they offer, as well as copies of the printed instructions on their website did help sway my purchasing decision.
Online tools to identify the correct hitch for my vehicle were easy and seamless. The specifications and tutorial videos really helped me decide which hitch and harness would be best for my circumstances. Installation was easy. Three pictures show my finished project.
I am glad I went with the “below bumper“ installation rather than through the bumper facia. I installed a class III receiver onto my black 2019 Odyssey EXL. The hitch fits close to the bottom of the bumper and is nearly Invisible.
I am pulling a 6 x 12 PJ utility trailer. The vehicle and hitch perform marvelously. As well, the light harness installed easily and quickly, and cannot be distinguished from original equipment.
This is my second receiver hitch from etrailer and I could not be any more pleased with the service and product. Great job guys!
Overall great experience! The hitch arrived quickly once I asked that a back order item be removed from the purchase. It would have been nice to know that the balance of the order was being held awaiting the arrival of the backorder item. That being said, once I found out it was being held and asked that the back order item be removed, etrailer acted quickly in getting that item taken off the order and getting the balance of the order to me. After watching the videos from etrailer on installation i was able to get the hitch installed without a problem. It took me a little longer than estimated as i was installing it by myself and without a lift but still only a little over a hour.
I have ordered from a etrailer in the past and in a few years when I replace this vehicle I am sure I will again.
The trailer hitch receiver was shipped quickly and received within a few days. Installation was easy, but you definitely will need two people. I installed it on my 2018 honda odyssey and also bought a 40 dollar ramp which made it easier to get under the van. The videos are extremely helpful. This was the primary reason why I bought it from etrailer. I will definitely buy from them again. The only negative experience was the shipping box was ripped and the trailer reciever was sticking out which resulted in minor paint chipping. I would recommend that etrailer used a bigger box with styrofoam or padding to protect the ends. For this reason alone, I am docking a star for the overall experience.
Everything was set up for me to install. The video was spot on and I just followed along. Had trouble with the holes drilled into the van frame. 60k miles worth of grit/rust up in there. Was very careful not to cross thread. Rented a thread finishing tool from local automotive parts store just to be sure my threads were clean and the bolts snugged on perfectly. The plastic plate under the driver side was easy to trim by free handing on a table saw but be careful!!! With all the thread cleaning and being careful, the job took three hours which included a run to the store and multiple neighbors drinking beer and poking fun at me. But it’s done, looks sharp, and my new bike hitch fits (could be a little more snug but it’s all good). Two takeaways - clean the holes out on your car so you don’t cross thread and etrailer could do a better job wrapping (came wrapped in plastic and some of the paint got scrapped off - perhaps wrap it in foam before plastic?).
Rating the item I would give 4 stars. Rating the shipping time frame would be 4 stars.
Rating the packaging....0 starts the part showed up all edges are worn through the plastic wrap and tape since that's all it was packaged in to ship so paint is chipped on all external edges.
The hitch receiver installed perfectly. The video installation instruction was very well done and made the process very easy to understand. I deducted one star for the condition the hitch arrived in. It was only wrapped in protective plastic. During delivery the ends of the heavy hitch had broken through the wrap and paint had been rubbed off exposing bare metal. Before installing I had to buy pray paint to repair. Unit looks great installed .
Easy instillation, very clear instructi ons.
The Draw Tite hitch came within 2 days of ordering and was installed in about 1.5 hours. The hitch itself is heavy duty and appears well constructed. I ended up moving the exhaust like the video recommends and didn't have WD-40, so it took a lot more effort. I also used ramps to give myself more room to maneuver. The area that was the toughest (surprisingly) was the screw the needed to be removed from the wheel well. I have big hands and it was a little tough to get in there. I have the dremel tool and that made cutting the trim very easy. Overall a pretty easy project.
Just installed the hitch on my 2019 Honda Odyssey and it looks great! Out of the box the quality and solid construction of the hitch caught my eye. The installation was very easy. It took me an hour because I was doing it by myself. I will be using it to pull a small trailer and a lightweight camper. I’m giving it a 5 star out the door for price, ease of install, quality build, and customer service.
I couldn't be more pleased with this product. The installation was extremely easy. The toughest part is getting the muffler disconnected to allow room for tightening bolts but that took 3 minutes with the help of a flat head screwdriver. Everything fit perfectly and the design is such that all original pieces of the vehicle still fit where they were prior to install. 30 minutes or so to install is all you need, including un-boxing. If you have an extra pair of hands to help position it's better, you'll just need them for a couple of minutes. Great product and service!
Very strong and sturdy product it looks like it can handle anything
The hitch fits perfectly
So far so good. A little bit of paint was rubbed off of metal (I'm assuming prior to shipping as packaging was good) Touched up with some black paint. Good now. Other than that seems like a great product.
Looks good to me
Hitch fit as expected and all hardware was included. Arrived extremely fast!
Nathan
4/18/2024
Everything still working as expected. No issues!
Fit my 2020 Honda Odyssey Ex perfectly. Was east to install. Thanks for the great product and video.
See picture of installed hitch below. one thing I might comment on is that the holes were not exact. I had to pry against the hitch in order to get the hitch to spread the last few millimeters to get the bolts started on the second side.
The hitch I received from your company only take me 20 minutes to install it was very easy but I did have a lift !
Installation went well. A couple of pics and Videoed a little afterward.
I ordered the hitch on Friday and it arrived the next day. Super fast shipping and the instructions were so simple I had it on my van by 9:00pm the day it arrived.
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Victoria H.
2/26/2025
That's great installation went so smoothly for you Andrew, and thanks for including a photo too!