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Tired of bulky hitches that disrupt your vehicle's sleek appearance? The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver installs seamlessly behind your vehicle's bumper, with only the 2-inch receiver visible. This clever design keeps your Subaru Outback's stylish look intact while offering a practical towing solution, perfect for hitching a bike rack or cargo carrier.
Concerned about the environmental impact of your accessories? You're covered with the EcoHitch, which boasts aerospace-grade alloy construction made from recycled materials. This eco-friendly approach not only reduces the carbon footprint during manufacturing but also ensures a robust and rust-resistant hitch for reliable use over the years.
Dread the thought of drilling or welding to fit a hitch? Installing the EcoHitch is a breeze—its bolt-on design requires no drilling or modifications to your vehicle's frame, making setup straightforward. In less than a few hours, your hitch is ready to use, preserving your vehicle's factory aesthetics while adding functionality.
Need to tow heavy loads confidently? The EcoHitch offers a Class III rating with a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lbs and a tongue weight rating of 525 lbs. Whether you're towing a trailer, pulling camping gear, or mounting a bike rack, this hitch supports your adventures with reliability.
Worried about the hitch's durability on rough terrains? Fear not—the EcoHitch has undergone rigorous Finite Elemental Analysis testing to pinpoint and reinforce stress points, ensuring it meets or exceeds the SAE J684 standards. Its sturdy build withstands the rigors of road use, providing peace of mind on every journey.
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Quick shipping and very easy installation (followed the video instructions). Looks great on the car, snug up against the bottom of the bumper to maximize ground clearance. Great!
For my Subaru 2019 3.6R I had to measure my bumper a few times to make sure I wasn't crazy. The photo document that ships with the bumper would make it seem like you need to cut the bumper in a slightly different location. Measure twice. In my case I cut my bumper slightly differently than the photo but exactly to the measurements specified. In order to get the trim piece to fit exactly I had to shave down part of the bumper material with a radial sander tool.
Really easy install, great instructions. I think I had it all done in two hours.
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.
Great instructions and product delivery arrived fast, and unscathed.
Install was straightforward and measurements to cut fascia on the bumper worked well.
The finishing on it was not great allready hard signs of corrosion on couole of scratches areas. Had to spray 4 coats of rust inhibitor. Process to installation is not super hard. The hardest part is removing and reinstalling the bumper. Also doing the cut out on the bumper was little frustrating but thay has nothing to do with the product.
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.
This was relatively to install, and has worked perfectly so far. I haven’t towed much of anything heavy with it, but have used it for a bike rack for many miles with no problems whatsoever.
Fit my Outback pefect, well hidden. I only use it for bike rack. Would definitely endorse for others
Bob 
12/29/2023
Bullet proof product and wouldnt hesitate to purchase for my next car. Also, Etrailer provided excellent customer service!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Very easy install and easy to read set by set
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!
Great product. looks awesome and installation went without hitch (pun intended); saving me hundreds of dollars. Would highly recommend!!
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.
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
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
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 :-/
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
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.
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
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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.