EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Item # 306-X7601
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EcoHitch Trailer Hitch - 306-X7601
- Class III
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- EcoHitch
- 525 lbs TW
- Custom Fit Hitch
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.
Features:
- Custom-fit trailer hitch lets you tow a trailer or carry a bike rack or cargo carrier with your vehicle
- Hidden cross tube provides a clean, from-the-factory look
- Easy, bolt-on installation - no drilling or welding required
- Sturdy, lightweight alloy construction
- Alloy is made of recycled materials and combines aluminum, steel, and stainless steel
- Black powder coat finish offers superior rust protection
- Meets SAE J684 towing safety regulations
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Rating: Class III
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 525 lbs
- Not rated for weight distribution systems
- Limited lifetime warranty
Hidden Cross Tube for a Clean, Factory Look
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.
Eco-Friendly Material
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.
Rigorous Strength Testing Ensures Durability
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.
etrailer.com Technical Support
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.
X7601 Tork Lift Central Eco Hitch Hidden Trailer Hitch - 2" Receiver
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2015 - 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
1% of customers were not satisfied
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- Too difficult to install
Customer Reviews
EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - 306-X7601
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 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.by: Jason10/10/2022
Excellent hitch. And fairly easy to install all things considered. Glad my neighbor had a torque wrench though. I wouldn’t have had it nearly as tight as it needed to be. I used my jack stand to lift the hitch up another 1/4” to give me as much clearance as I could get as I have really steep driveway. Bumper fit on perfectly even with the lifted hitch. So now even with the 1up bike rack I have plenty of room to get up and in my driveway. IndFor reference I have a 2019 3.6 limited Outback. No lift. Stock tires and rims. I’m pretty happy with the purchase. Only downside was that e-trailer wouldn’t take the full amount of a gift credit card I had. But oh well.
by: Michael 07/08/2023
Subaru Outback Wagon
Just completed a 2200 mile move with my Outback towing a 6X12 (not the size I reserved, but I digress) UHaul. Hitch and wiring performed flawlessly. I have full confidence the hitch will outlast the car. Great products, great service.
by: Rucker08/31/2020
This hitch has been flawless & has allowed me to expand my adventures with the Family. I have it mounted to a Subaru Outback & I primarily use it to hold my 1UP USA bike rack. I routinely have 4 bikes on the back & never have any issues on or off road.
by: Jim T12/30/2022
I really like this hitch. I only use it to haul bikes with a receiver bike rack. When bike rack it not on the car, I barely notice the car even has a hitch.
by: Douglas01/02/2023
No need to Switch
From this beautiful Hitch
A view from the Back
Or a view from the Side
This well-hidden hitch
Adds some fun to your Ride
by: Bob12/28/2022
Subaru Outback Wagon
Fit my Outback pefect, well hidden. I only use it for bike rack. Would definitely endorse for others
by: Robert 11/10/2023
So far so good. Will be installing it s oon.
by: mtb biker09/06/2022
2019 Subaru Outback Wagon
This 2" hitch bolted onto my 2019 Outback exactly like what was shown in the installation video. I'll be using it for a bike rack and maybe pulling a trailer in the future. I like how it tucks under the bumper and doesn't stick out. Looks factory. My only (tiny) issue is that in the video it shows cutting the notch out of the underside of the bumper with tin snips. That worked great until it didn't. Along one side of the cut-out the plastic was much thicker and tin snips couldn't cut it. I broke out my Dremel and cut off the excess plastic, which was quick and easy. Overall, superb product.
by: Patrick 07/29/2023
Well made, fits car very well
by: Christopher 04/09/2021
This thing is sturdy and clean. A must have for anyone hauling a bike rack, camping gear, or anything that requires a Class III hitch. I love it.
Christopher
4/10/2022
Perfectly
by: Greg F12/08/2019
Instructional video was of great help in taking the required sections of the car
apart. The hitch fit perfectly. The welds and material are top notch. The powder
coat was excellent. It did only take a couple hours to do. This hidden hitch is worth
the extra cost over the one which hangs down below the bottom of the rear facia.
The only thing I did different was on the cut of the bumper facia where the hitch
pokes through. Theirs was larger than it needed to be. I cut a rectangle just a little
larger than the hitch itself and slid the bumper in upon assembly. It took a bit of
measuring, and re-measuring to make sure the cut was going to be in the right
place because you only have one shot. Also, I reused the foam which goes
between the actual bumper and the plastic rear facia. There was space for it so
I put it back in.
Greg F.
12/9/2020
After a year of usage I found this hitch to be very rigid. No flex at all. Also, no surface rust at all on the receiver. Very happy.
by: Megan 10/27/2022
Subaru Outback Wagon
Great hitch, working like a charm on my Subaru Outback.
by: Timothy10/02/2022
2017 Subaru Outback Wagon
Super easy install. Only issue was a bolt was missing, I only received 7. I probably could have contacted them for a replacement, but I wasn't going to leave me vehicle disassembled for the time it was going to take to contact and have them ship me one :-/
by: Harold 07/12/2022
It finally stopped raining in Seattle and got to use the hitch for my boat. It worked perfectly. The included mounting nut held everything tight. I will buy another one for the next car when needed.
by: John03/07/2022
Solid and well-built. Installation using etrailer videos was very straightforward. Took about 2 1/2 hours being careful to check each step. I did break a few of the retaining pins (which I expected) and fortunately have some extras from prior projects.
by: Erik D.02/19/2020
This hitch was easy to install. The video directions for my specific vehicle were good and easy to follow. It didn't require any drilling or alterations to the vehicle. I like that the hitch is out of sight when it is not in use. I put the etrailer rubber hitch cover on it when not in use, and you have to look really hard to tell that there is even a hitch back there.
by: David11/12/2018
2019 Subaru Outback Wagon
This went on a 2019 Outback. The directions were for earlier models, but everything was identical. The video for 2016-2018 Outbacks was the same process for the 2019. My guess is that the bolt/ hole pattern is slightly different on the 2019. It took longer than I expected, because the little plastic retainers and guides below the taillights were very tight and difficult to disengage without breaking them. Also, I was able to keep the foam piece on the bumper and still install the fascia. Installed, it looks identical to the pics for 2016-2018 models.
by: Mark11/12/2018
2019 Subaru Outback Wagon
I have a 2019 Outback. I consider myself a slightly above average gear-head with (mostly) proper tools. My observations:
1) I referenced the video for the 2017 Outback, and found it very accurate for the 2019. I got my hitch installed, along with an electrical harness, in a couple of hours in my garage.
2) My Subie has optional mud guards in the wheel wells. You need to take these off before trying to remove the rear bumper fascia! Three Philips head screws along the edge of the wheel well. One push-pin inside the wheel well. One push-pin along the bottom of the fender. Removing the mud guard reveals a push-pin in the bumper fascia that you need to remove in order to get the fascia off.
3) A deep socket really helps when you are trying to unbolt the bumper beam. A 9/16" socket works just as well as a 14 mm when removing/installing the bolts.
4) I used a Dremel tool with a cutting wheel to cut out space under the bumper fascia to accommodate the new receiver. Used pliers with flat jaws to crimp the trim material provided onto the rough edge.
I'm really liking the minimalist appearance of the finished receiver installation!
by: Robert09/29/2021
2019 Subaru Outback Wagon
Very easy install and easy to read set by set
by: Robert07/06/2020
The items ordered took a little bit to arrive but never the less everything went great. The installation was simple and the type of hitch i purchased flows with my rear Bumper Cover and is basically UN-noticeable. I couldn't be more pleased.
Thank you
by: Daniel10/19/2021
I picked this hitch for my 2019 Subaru Outback and am super pleased with it. The install was easy for me to do alone in less than 2 hours. It also works great with my 1up rack
by: Curtis06/17/2019
2019 Subaru Outback Wagon
Great product, fit and finish are perfect. Installed in under 2 hrs by myself taking my time. eTrailer is a fantastic company, their product selection, descriptions and install videos are top notch.
by: Kristen10/07/2019
2019 Subaru Outback Wagon
This is a very well built product. Arrived well packaged. Installation was super easy. This will primarily be used for bike transport but may also see a trailer. I'm pleased and would definitely purchase it again
by: Chris V09/03/2020
Straight forward, relatively easy install. Great stealthy fit. Slight corrosion after one year but still in good shape. Solid mount has held up well. No issues.
by: James 06/22/2020
Great product for a fair price. Love the online reviews which lead me to my decision. As always, super fast delivery! A+
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- Will Blindspot Sensors Need to be Disconnected from 2017 Outback Wagon when Installing EcoHitchI am not 100% sure if you will have any wiring run to the bumper on your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon, but when I spoke to one of our garage guys he said that any wiring would be a plug and play harness that you can quickly disconnect without any problems. I am attaching a link to our install of the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7601 on a 2017 Outback Wagon for you to reference for your installation.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon for Thule Bike RackThe EcoHitch part # 306-X7601 that you referenced is the best option for a trailer hitch for your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon. I really like it as it does not require the stabilizer strap like the Curt does and because only the hitch opening will be visible underneath the rear bumper of the vehicle. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well. It will work great with any Thule bike rack designed for a 2 inch hitch as well.
view full answer... - Who to Have Install EcoHitch on a 2015 Subaru Outback WagonWe don't have a list of installers recommended by EcoHitch. What we normally do is recommend people to find someone in their area local to them with a good reputation and let them do the install as hitch installs are pretty basic for mechanics. For your 2015 Subaru Outback the correct EcoHitch is the part # 306-X7601. I attached an install video that walks you through the install process to show you it isn't too bad.
view full answer... - Hitch Tube Overall Depth of EcoHitch that Fits 2017 Subaru Outback 306-X7601The EcoHitch # 306-X7601 has a full receiver depth of 5 3/4" with a pinhole depth of 2 1/2". A rack that needs a depth of 4 1/2" like your 1UP-USA should work without issue.
view full answer... - Availability of EcoHitch Trailer Hitch for 2018 Subaru Outback WagonWe do indeed have the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7601 that is confirmed to fit your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon. This custom-fit hitch features a hidden cross tube that will install behind the Subaru's rear bumper, leaving only the receiver visible beneath it. It will provide you with a 2 inch receiver and it has a 3,500 pound towing weight capacity, along with a 525 pound tongue weight capacity. I do recommend checking your vehicle's owners manual for its specific capacities,...
view full answer... - Class III 2 inch Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Subaru OutbackThe EcoHitch part # 306-X7601 that you referenced is a great hitch for your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon. I attached an install video to show what the install is like (or for you to show an installer). Best option would be to find a local mechanic in your area with a good reputation and let them do it. Hitch installs are pretty basic for mechanics so they would have no problem with this.
view full answer... - Availability of EcoHitch Trailer Hitch for 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon Yes, for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon we have the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch # 306-X7601, which like the models you have seen on other vehicles features a sleek hidden crosstube design that allows only the 2" receiver to be visible (see attached images) that offers a really clean appearance and helps with ground clearance compared to other options available for your Outback. This custom hitch is going to line up to existing holes in the vehicle's frame rails for a no-drill installation...
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- Receiver and Hitch Pin Hole Depth on EcoHitch HIdden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7601The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7601 referenced in your question features a depth of 5-5/8 inches on the 2 inch receiver. The center of the hitch pin hole is located 2-1/2 inches behind the front edge of the receiver. I have attached an image with these dimensions labeled that you can also check out. This is a really nice Class III hitch that is designed to fit the 2015 to 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon. It has a hidden cross tube that will install behind the vehicle's rear...
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- Will EcoHitch Trailer Hitch Affect Rear Backup Sensors on 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon That is a great question, but I can assure you that the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7601 will have no affect whatsoever on the rear backup sensors on your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon, both during installation and when the hitch is mounted. The sensors are on each end of the outside of the rear bumper, which is well above where the 2" receiver will actually sit with the EcoHitch in place. I have attached an installation video that you can also use for reference.
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- Can EcoHitch Trailer Hitch Receiver Work With Hollywood Bike Rack on 2017 Subaru Outback WagonThe EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7601 is a great hitch for your 2017 Outback Wagon. When installing this hitch the rear fascia does need to be trimmed on your vehicle. The hitch is installed using the bumper beam bolts. I went to the warehouse and took a measurement of this hitch. It measures 4-1/2 inches from the mounting plate on the hitch to the center of the hitch pin hole. If you can see the mounting holes on the bumper beam of your Outback measure 4-1/2 inches rearward...
view full answer... - Compatibility of Torklift EcoHitch on 2017 Subaru OutbackThe only Torklift trailer hitch option offered for a 2017 Subaru Outback is the EcoHitch brand # 306-X7601. The mounting faces of the hitch are a perfect fit for the bumper frame mounting location. I've attached a video to assist. If your hitch is the same part number and does not fit when installed as the video shows, then there must be a manufacturer defect or shipping issue.
view full answer... - Would EcoHitch for 2018 Subaru Outback Affect Crumple Zones of 2018 Subaru OutbackThe EcoHitch part # 306-X7601 fits behind the rear bumper beam of your 2018 Subaru Outback. The bumper beam will still crumple like it is designed to but when hit from the rear the hitch is going to make the rear of the vehicle a bit more reinforced.
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- Installation of EcoHitch on 2018 Subaru Outback with Wheel Arch Moldings and Rear SensorsThe EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 306-X7601 is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon. I've attached a couple videos of this installation on similar models. We haven't had the wheel trim on these models, so I can only assume there are similar plugs as other vehicles that you need to remove the center section of with a flathead screwdriver and then remove the rest of the plug. The sensors can normally stay in the bumper locations, you...
view full answer... - How Far From the Opening is the Pin Hole on the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch ReceiverThe pin hole on the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7601 is just over 2" from the end of the receiver. There is then 2" from the pin hole to the back of the receiver tube opening.
view full answer... - Does Foam Pad of 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon Need to Remove to Install EcoHitchThe foam padding on your vehicle's bumper will need to be removed to properly install the Ecohitch # 306-X601. Installing the trailer hitch with the bumper is going to bring the bumper out a little closer to the fascia. Leaving the foam padding on will not allow the fascia to be reinstalled. Ecohitch has tested and determined that there wasn't any adverse consequences to removing the padding so you would not have any issues.
view full answer... - Receiver Tube Depth of EcoHitch for 2018 Subaru OutbackIt sounds like you need to know how deep the inside of the receiver tube of the EcoHitch # 306-X7601 for your 2018 Subaru Outback is. I went out to the warehouse and measured right at 6 inches. I've also attached a video of the hitch being installed on a 2018 Outback for you.
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- Does EcoHitch Require Cutting or Modification of Bumper on 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon?EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7601 will only require a small cutout be made underneath the bumper of your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon which has no affect on the aesthetics of the car. I've added a link to a video install of this hitch on a '17 Outback and at the 7:30 mark you can see the exact cut being made. You can also refer to the attached photo to see exactly how the hitch and bumper look together.
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- Tips for Finding Installer for EcoHitch on 2019 Subaru Outback WagonAny local mechanic to you with a solid reputation would have no problem installing the EcoHitch part # 306-X7601 that you referenced. Hitch installs are relatively easy for them as they deal with much harder jobs on a daily basis. I'd just find a local shop that you know has a great reputation and let them install it.
view full answer... - Will Cutting Fascia to Install EcoHitch Trailer Hitch on 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon Void WarrantyWhen installing an aftermarket product on your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon, such as the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7601 referenced in your question, you are protected by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. This act states, in part, that unless the installation (and subsequent fascia/bumper trimming) directly caused a problem, the warranty cannot be voided. Basically, the vehicle manufacturer cannot void the warranty simply because you cut into the bumper. The foam padding...
view full answer... - EcoHitch Fit Recommendation for 2015 Subaru OutbackFor your 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon the EcoHitch part # 306-X7601 is a confirmed fit. You will need to trim the rear fascia to install the hitch as well.
view full answer... - Distance From Center Of Hitch Pin Hole To Front & Rear Of EcoHitch Receiver For 2018 Subaru OutbackThe EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2", part # 306-X7601, is 2-1/2" from the face of the hitch receiver to the center of the hitch pin hole. It has a depth from the center of the hitch pin hole to the interior depth of this hitch receiver is 5-5/8". This hitch receiver has a maximum tongue weight of 525 lbs and a gross maximum trailer weight of 3,500 lbs. Please keep in mind you will always use the lowest of these two ratings, your hitch receiver and your...
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- Will Connectors Easily Clip Back Together for Installation of EcoHitch on a 2018 Outback WagonYes, if any wiring needs to be unplugged behind the bumper of your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon for installing the EcoHitch # 306-X7601 it will disconnect and reconnect easily. It should just be a simple tab application. I have attached an installation video on a 2017 Outback Wagon for you to reference.
view full answer... - Distance From Hitch Receiver to Pin Hole on EcoHitch for 2018 Subaru CrosstrekI went out to the warehouse to measure the distance from the face of the receiver on EcoHitch # 306-X7601 to the center of the hitch pin hole and found it was 2-1/4" so you will be fine using your Kuat Sherpa bike rack.
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- Wilco Hitchgate Solo Compatibility with EcoHitch Trailer Hitch Receiver on 2017 Subaru OutbackThe EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7601 is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Subaru Outback Premium. It will be compatible with the Wilco Hitchgate you mentioned to allow you to carry your 17 inch spare wheel.
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Jason
10/11/2023
Still awesome and rock solid a year later. A little bit of surface rust but that’s it.