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Imagine having a trailer hitch that doesn’t ruin the sleek, uninterrupted visage of your vehicle. The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver boasts a completely hidden design that ensures your ride looks as good as it feels. With the cross tube concealed behind the rear bumper and a removable receiver, you maintain the true factory appearance of your car. And when you’re ready to tow, it's as easy as bolting the receiver back on.
For those who care about durability without compromising the planet, the EcoHitch uses a blend of aerospace-grade aluminum, steel, and stainless steel derived from recycled materials. This thoughtful construction method not only fosters strength and longevity in the hitch but also lessens the environmental impact, as it's free from the carbon footprint often left by traditional hitch manufacturing.
Whether you're transporting a trailer or securing a hefty bike rack, this hitch supports a maximum gross trailer weight of 4,000 lbs and a tongue weight of up to 400 lbs. It’s assertively engineered to meet and even exceed industry standards, ensuring that you have the reliability and peace of mind needed for your towing endeavors.
No one likes to worry about rust creeping up on their equipment, especially after investing in a durable hitch. Thanks to its superior black powder coat finish, the EcoHitch offers enhanced rust protection. This means your hitch maintains its pristine condition, even after exposure to the elements.
No need to be an autobody specialist to get this piece of equipment installed. With its easy, bolt-on installation, the EcoHitch bypasses the need for welding or excessive drilling, letting enthusiasts add it to their vehicle with ease. The process is direct and straightforward, making it approachable for even the most novice vehicle owners.
Providing a tailored fit for select vehicles, this custom-fit hitch meets both aesthetic and functional needs. It's specifically crafted for models like the Tesla Model S, ensuring compatibility with the vehicle’s unique frame and body nuances, including those models with rear-facing seats. This fit ensures seamless integration and effortless connect-and-disconnect scenarios every time you’re ready to tow.
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The instructions for installing the hitch receiver was very good! I got it installed without a hitch (pun intended). Unfortunately, I couldn't find decent wiring instructions for the Tesla. I found a helpful YouTube video that I followed and I think I got the Tesla wired correctly but the trailer I hooked it up to was not wired correctly. Long story short, it cost me over $1200 for Tesla to fix a malfunction in tail lights as a result and they refused to connect the after market 4 way flat wiring I bought.
For the Tesla Model S, this is the only 2” receiver on the market. This opens up so many options. Even though I find towing with a sedan to be a bit tacky as opposed to a truck, it’s a stiff hitch, built well, and with it being a 2” receiver, accepts all common options like bike/luggage racks, balls, and still has a decent tongue weight. All in all, as your only choice on the market, a good choice.
We appreciate having a solid option to travel with our bikes using a Küat 2 bike carrier with the Hi-Lo attachment. Our independent mechanic shop did the installation. Awareness is required for potential low clearance situations to avoid dragging the receiver, but that is more due to the low Tesla S vehicle clearance which can be improved by manually activating the high level for the air suspension.
Install went easily by the book for attaching the hitch. Wiring I did from a youtube video, also went easily.
Unfortunately the safety chain attachments are very difficult to reach. Pretty much the nature of a hidden hitch on a low car.
The installation video and instruction booklet are wrong. I spent hours figuring out the problem on my own, after I called support and they did not know the answer. Five hours later and counting, I am still waiting for their reply. Had I not done a lot of my own research, I would still have my car apart sitting in my garage, waiting ... The hitch itself is very sturdy and built well, but etrailer.com does not build it. You can go the the manufacturer's website and order it directly from them. There were some additional incorrect instructions that made the result not as clean as I would have liked. All in all, I have it installed and it will work for me. Hopefully, they will read the email I sent them and take down the instructional video until they can make a new one, as well as update the instructional booklet. I would recommend inquiring further before purchasing this product.
Install went perfect. Been using for 1 year with 2 place ebike rack (my ebikes are 72 lbs each). It's been perfect and stable.
James
6/25/2024
After a year using the same heavy e-bikes in this rack and using it at least three times a week over the summer its held up perfectly I love the removable receiver so the hitch disappears for the winter.
Hitch is good as designed, have used it for boat and ATV+dirt bike... No problems with it, but I really wish etrailer or someone had a normal hitch that goes through the bumper cause the hitch is way too low as is. I have scraped it on driveways and anywhere there is a slope. And that's after doing a 1.5" lift (car doesn't have air suspension).
It's great that the hitch is removable but I keep a lock pin on it when leaving the trailer alone so it's a bit harder and would be annoying to do ever week.
It would have been nice if hitch followed the bumper up to give better ground clearance. Otherwise great.
Very well made. Heavy duty. We already used it to haul some very heavy batteries weighing about 200lbs
Seems like a well engineered product. My intended use is for a hitch mounted bike rack, not for any towing. I see one other user rated the install as a 10 out of 10 for difficulty. I have a friend whose job is removing bumper covers for repairs. He rated it about a 5 out of ten for difficulty. There are a lot of fasteners, so it just takes a while. Patience. He had no issues at all keeping the various fasteners straight on the reassemble. He did not use jacks, jack stands or a creeper. Just a movers pad for his knees and elbows.
We had to use a rat tail file to enlarge one of the holes in one of the included reinforcing angle brackets. After reassembly, there was a very slight bulge from the hitch where it was pressing ever so slightly on the black plastic lower fascia. I couldn’t face taking the entire bumper cover off again so I’m going to leave it and over time if it damages the plastic I’ll fix it then.
Several years ago apparently there was an issue with electrolysis between the hitch and aluminum portions of the body. The kit included some non conductive washers that completely addresses that problem.
It’s a huge bonus to be able to use a trailer hitch mounted bike rack. Too bad tesla won’t make one. Quality product.
The hitch I received did not fit the Tesla because the plates were welded backwards.
Torklift was extremely responsive and shipped me another hitch out that same day after I notified them. I received the new hitch the next day by 2p. Installed it that afternoon with out a problem.
First off etrailer has top notch customer service. I accidentally ordered the 1 1/4” hitch vs 2” and they turned around my updated order in a day. Incredibly responsive and helpful proper work there.
As for the hitch, it looks and works great. I DIY installed it in 2 hours using the video along the way. It’s a fairly straightforward install so long as your mechanical. Honestly the install is 5/10 from mechanical perspective and 8/10 from detail perspective. I didn’t use ramps or a lift and had no issues whatsoever accessing the underside.
Highly recommend the hitch and etrailer
The hitch has been great, I used it all last summer for my bike rack, It has been easy to remove and is well built fits great on my Tesla Model S.
Good overall; the wrench that came with it doesn’t fit to remove the actual hitch for winter but oh well
Awesome solid rack. Some discrepancies on tongue weight.. I've seen 300 and 200lbs. The sticker on the rack says 300lbs, and I definitely believe that figure. I'm using it to mount a bike rack on a 2016 Tesla Model S and I'm super happy with the results.
Installation took just under 3 hours working at a pretty leisurely pace, the video was super helpful! My only feedback is the whole "assembly is the reverse of disassembly" comment. Thats just a real kick in the teeth to write in instructions. But I played the video backwards and managed to get it all back together without any missing hardware!
I called to confirm that the hitch would fit the NEW 2021 Tesla Model S PLAID. I was put on hold for a while then you came back and said YES it is confirmed to fit the new refresh model. NO it does not fit. Not even close. Now I paid a shop to install and instead wasted 2 hours of time and money! New Plaid has only 4 bolts and will not line up with supplied hitch! Never got to install teh wiring kit as hitch was wrong!
This is a serious hitch. Heavy solid steel. The mounting video is fantastic. Removing the bottom pans without a lift is a pain but doable.
I had to make the bumper hole larger to fit a wrench on the right angle adapter bolt. Otherwise no issues.
Hold up well just need to be carefully going up on steep driveway because it will hit the receiver.
Best remove the receiver when it is not in use.
Otherwise, I tried with 3 bikes and I do feel the weight and I think best stay with maximum 2 bikes.
Had to use a hammer to get a ball mount in and back out the first couple times. Also there are easier ways than sliding the removable part up in there and then having to lay on the ground in order to secure it with the bolt at proper torque. Manufacturer should check out some of the nifty European designs for hitches like that.
Rmt F.
10/21/2023
The hitch works fine. Towed several trailers with different loads. It is rattling loud if the trailer doesnt have plenty tongue weight. I installed a anti-rattling device for the ball mount and that helped some. The problem is that there is also play between the hitch and the receiver that needs installed when towing. That system has some play creating rattles and is also inconvenient to install, as I have to lie to install it. I wish it would have what Ive seen on european style hitches where the ed part is cone shaped and self locks. The cone shaped part eliminates the rattle at this point.
Mike L.
11/9/2023
Works great with U-haul trailers.
The hitch arrived in excellent shape and great quality. No scratches and a good paint job. The hitch installed just as the instructions indicated, with no unexpected surprises. Great job!
Tom
11/30/2023
A year latter, and things are working out as expected. No issues, works great.
It fit very well on 2016 Tesla model s and real easy to install. It take 30 to 45 mins to install.
This came damaged and I’m still trying to figure out how to ship it back to get a replacement. I also ordered the $[XX] cover and after 2 attempts the cover still comes damaged. I’m not sure how such an expensive product can arrived poorly packaged and damaged. I’ll update when or if I get a product that isn’t damaged.
Not a great experience. I purchased a trailer hitch for a 2021 Tesla S but they change the frame on the car so the trailer hitch didn’t fit and I had to have it Jerry rig to get it to work.
Jenny N.
11/5/2022
I show that this hitch is a fit for a 2012 – 2021 Tesla Model S. I recommend taking a look at the video installation that we have on a 2017 Tesla Model S.
One star off for bad instructions. The location of the hole was incorrectly specified and my installer called and checked and got back the same wrong number. So the hole was cut in the wrong place. I need to cut out even more to get access to hook up the safety chains. Not a happy camper. I have an older (2014) Model S.
Overall really good on my 2015 Tesla Model S. It is very low to the ground, and have scraped it hard backing over curb cuts at driveways, but I have been removing the receiver since I am only using it for a bike rack currently.
A couple of issues...don't follow the video regarding flipping the sensor over if applicable. The paper instructions clarify if you have a beam, the sensor needs to be mounted where a chunk of metal is not between the sensor and plastic bumper/facia.
Second...the packaging was very...optimistic. I large chunk of metal in a box and barely connected to the box. The result was that the bag of hardware split open and half of the pieced disappeared out of the box through the handholds. ETrailer sent me the replacement bag of hardware, but it took several weeks while the initial order was just a matter of days...delaying my ability to install it by almost a month.
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Robin
7/23/2024
Were happy with the utility of the receiver and flexibility for bike-carrying vehicle choice it provides. Note carrying bikes in this manner decreases range by at least 30 due to compromise of EV aerodynamics.