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This custom-fit trailer hitch with a hidden cross tube installs behind your vehicle's rear bumper, leaving only the receiver visible beneath it. Aluminum and steel alloy construction is durable and eco-friendly. Powder coat finish resists rust.
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The EcoHitch Hidden trailer hitch is designed to be as inconspicuous as possible. The hitch's cross tube bolts onto your vehicle's frame, behind your rear bumper. No drilling or welding is required. Once the hitch is installed, only the receiver will be visible beneath your bumper. This means that your vehicle can maintain its stylish, from-the-factory look, and you won't have to do any major modifications to its body or frame.
With a combination of aerospace-grade aluminum, steel, and stainless steel, each EcoHitch is made of a strong metal alloy that will withstand the test of time. The lightweight alloy is composed of recycled materials. Traditional steel hitch manufacturing can use coal or oil, which can contribute to harmful gas emissions. The EcoHitch's recycled materials limit the carbon footprint during manufacturing, so you get a sturdy trailer hitch while also helping the environment.
This EcoHitch trailer hitch is tested for durability and sturdiness. Using Finite Elemental Analysis (FEA), individual points of stress on the hitch can be detected and remedied. Designers can accurately test the hitch to ensure that it will meet or exceed SAE J684 standards. The EcoHitch Hidden trailer hitch is carefully researched and strength tested for a durable, high-quality hitch that can resist damage while on the road.
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.
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (37 Customer Reviews)
This custom-fit trailer hitch with a hidden cross tube installs behind your vehicle's rear bumper, leaving only the receiver visible beneath it. Aluminum and steel alloy construction is durable and eco-friendly. Powder coat finish resists rust.In terms of difficulty, it's a very tight fit where the spare tire wheel well butts up against the end of the hitch. I had the rear tires up on ramps and used a jack to hold the hitch in place. Be aware of the limitations of cars with suspensions that are 15-20 years old as well. I was able to carry a 250cc dualsport 400 miles home, but I would limit yourself to much lighter dirt bikes if you plan to use a carrier. To be clear the carrier was my choice, and the hitch held up well. All in all, it worked well and appears to be one of the few options if you want a class II hitch.
This hitch installed pretty easily, and essentially no vehicle modifications were needed. When installed, it sits flush with the bumper and you can only see the square hole. The whole unit tucks behind the bumper, which looks way nicer. I also had a couple questions regarding a locking hitch pin and customer service was very helpful. Thanks all for the great service and product!
Terrible packaging
Didn’t receive any instructions how to install!
Works great. I love that it is a 2 inch hitch on a small car. Much easier to find accessories and racks that work. The car handles a small harbor freight trailer with ease.
Outstanding customer service & Product! etrailer does a great job of communicating throughout the process. I was able to track the progress from build to shipping easily online. My hitch shipped and arrived exactly when they said it would. Great online installations videos for my specific make/model!
Had this professionally installed, went on with no problems and no need to cut/modify any part of the car, and has been operating with no problems ever since. Was told it has a “.5” weight rating so the 300-lb max tongue weight is good to twice that (e.g. if you hit a dip or pothole). Am using a 4-bike North Shore Rack with no issues, although overall loading of the poor little Prius’s suspension has to be watched.
The hitch is fantastic but many people may find it easiest to take it to someone with the proper tools. If you are frustrated easily please take it to a shop. I live in the northeast and had a little bit of difficulty getting the old bolts out. Yay salt. I am mechanically inclined and also have proper tools. Installation a success. I purchased a motorcycle carrier from [online] which pairs perfectly with this 300 pound tongue weight receiver. no regerts.
does not fit at all, i will have to bend several pieces of metal and push my muffler down to make it fit. Don't believe them when they say it will fit your car, they said it would fit my 2008 prius and lied.
Installation was straightforward and the receiver is easy to get to but doesn't stick out at all. Great all around, thanks!
I buy from no one else. My first hitch assembly was for my old 2008 Prius. I got into ATVs during that time and I only had that Prius, and it worked flawlessly. I, however, put that poor car through hell, lol, and eventually the engine gave up on me, so I purchased a 2012 Lexus RX450h AWD, to handle my newly acquired outdoor hobby. I got a hitch assemble again from etrailer for sais Lexus, and it has worked flawlessly as well. Thank you etrailer for making affordable and durable hitches and wire hardnesses.
The hitch was perfect. It is very high quality and heavy duty. I had a local mechnic install it for me and it fits and lines up with the can and bumper much mor cleanly than I was even hoping. Since purchsaing this hitch I have purchased another that was just as good. Easy to orer on line and exceeded expecations.
I really love that it doesn't subtract from the ground clearance. It may look like it does when you look from above, but when you look at if from ground level, it doesn't come close to extending beyond what the muffler does.
John
7/30/2023
Fantastic! This hitch is hardly noticeable from behind and it doesn’t subtract from the clearance. I use it mainly to hook up my bike rack, but the Prius can tow a small trailer.
fast and as stated, & with no damage, a wesome
Dave
Prompt delivery. Easy install.
Great fit, clean look!
Steven
10/15/2023
No issues after a year of casual use.
Mike L.
11/7/2023
Doesn’t come close not even the holes I have to beat and bend some of my trunk and bumper supports to get it to go up and I’m hoping that it will reach the frame I don’t even want to try to deal with returning
Jenny N.
11/1/2021
I will have our customer service team reach out to you. It sounds like the hitch arrived flexed which means that the side brackets were out of alignment. This can happen while in transit to our facility or to you. I do have an FAQ that provides suggestions on how to correct the flex for installation.
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Great product, step by step instructions, no trouble to install. Took a while to get it. I'm assuming it was like everything else, hard to get material. Not holding that against them. Would buy again.
Rick
7/26/2022
This product is working great, in fact I bought another hitch for my company truck.
Appears sturdy and has been on multiple trips with my ebikes bike rack. I had a auto service business install the item on my prius rather than do it alone.
I was able to follow the instructions and self install. YES it did require every step to be followed correctly. YES it did require some "tugging" of the bottom bumper fascia to slip up into place. A 5 gallon bucket came in handy to support it while getting it into place. Excellent for a Prius for light towing or in my case ... a bicycle rack!
Easy to assemble, easy to use. I lug around my 450SXF on my 2005 Prius. Works great.
Price was a little high compared to a class one but I needed the class 3!
Fantastic delivery. Notified at all stages. Thanks so much for your help.
Works perfect. Easy install. Vey good i nstructions.
This hitch was exactly what I ordered. It came fast. The instructions were easy to follow. Installation was quick and painless.
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Gwendolyn Y.
10/16/2024
Hey Edward. I am curious what metal pieces you needed to bend. Can you get me some photos so I can look into this more.