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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

Part Number: e44AR
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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from etrailer. etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" part number e44AR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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etrailer Trailer Hitch - e44AR

  • 2 Inch Hitch
  • Class III
  • 5000 lbs GTW
  • Concealed Cross Tube
  • 750 lbs TW
  • etrailer
  • 6000 lbs WD GTW
  • 750 lbs WD TW
  • Custom Fit Hitch

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.


Features:

  • Custom-fit trailer hitch lets you tow a trailer or carry a bike rack or cargo carrier with your vehicle
  • Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
  • Bolt-on installation - no welding required
    • Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
  • Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer
  • Matte black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
  • Sturdy, square-tube design
  • Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
  • Made in the USA
    • Mounting hardware may be imported


Specs:

  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
  • Rating: Class III
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
      • Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 6,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 750 lbs
      • Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 750 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Rugged, Matte Black Finish

The sturdy steel construction is protected with a matte black finish for added durability. This unique powder coating gives etrailer hitches a carbide-like appearance and a rugged look that sets them apart from traditional glossy hitches. In addition to being rust and corrosion resistant, the tough matte coating hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than a glossy finish.


Matte Carbide Finish vs Glossy Finish

Matte Carbide Finish vs Glossy Finish

etrailer Technical Support

At etrailer 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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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" - e44AR

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (120 Customer Reviews)

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.

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Toyota Highlander

Trailer hitch is robust & eTrailer's installation video was excellent. Spent more time preparing the weldnuts to clean out surface rust than bolting up the6 fasteners. Would be helpful if automakers plugged the threaded holes for trailer accessories to keep them clean until used (Toyota did this on our Highlander)

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Don

6/25/2024

Hitch is working well as expected and installation was straightforward. I do wish automakers would plug the tapped holes for the hitch. Spent more time chasing the tapped mounting holes with a tap along w applying a lubricant than actually bolting up the hitch.



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Perfect fit.

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Carlos

7/2/2024

It was easy to install myself and it fits well. I have used it a lot to transport electric bikes. It has worked wonderfully. I dont have any complaints.



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etrailer for the win! Could not have been any easier to find what i needed on the website and all the how to provided as well.. and could not have gotten shipped to my doorstep any faster! Half way across the country i might add, 3 days from order placed to install completion! etrailer exceeded expectations and there is truly no need to take your business anywhere else!



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2023 Honda Passport

If you looking for an easy to install hitch look not further.



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2022 Honda Passport

Shipping was quick and item arrived with all the parts needed.

I installed this on my 2022 EX-L FWD Passport.

The video was spot on and I had the hitch installed in about 45 minutes with just myself doing it. I would have been done even faster if I had a better / longer torque wrench, but with a lot of effort I got them to torque down like they were supposed to. 136 lb/ft was about everything I could give my 150 lb/ft torque wrench. I would highly recommend getting or borrowing a 250 lb/ft torque wrench to do the install. Will save you a lot of issues! Also, I did shear off a cheap socket extension as well, but my impact extension did fine after that.



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This is a nice hitch, and very well-made. No reason to may more for any of the alternatives, unless you have to have gloss black. Installation tip: you HAVE to clean out the threads of the imbedded nuts on your vehicle (if it has them), otherwise, you will have GREAT difficulty getting the bolts started into the frame. Etrailer has a great video on this. They say to allow 30 minutes for cleaning out the nuts, which is pretty close. I didn't have the correct size tap, so I did the "cut the groove into the bolt" trick in the video, but since I didn't have a spare bolt, I just used of the provided ones, filing a small groove in the first 3 or 4 threads with a small triangular file. Not long or deep enough to affect the strength of the bolt, but still serves the purpose. Take your time when doing this, as you don't want to cross-thread a bolt, and use lots of WD40. Also, this hitch is heavy! I managed it alone (on the ground) by propping it up on wood blocks, but I'm in my 70's so it wasn't easy.



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2022 Honda Passport

Fit almost perfectly. Took some effort to get last bolt started (it was rubbing against side of hole in hitch) but I was able to get it in without having to oversize/modify hole at all.



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I have purchased at least 4 other hitches and never had an issue with the pre-drilled holes lining up perfectly. This one was the first one that the last hole was off by about an eight of an inch. Doesn’t sound like much , but trust me you aren’t going bend this hitch. No biggie, drilled it out a little larger, but that is the reason for the four stars instead of five.



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2024 Honda Passport

Super easy installation in about 15 mins with a pair of jack stands to assist.



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Works as advertised. Easy installation & quality product!1



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See 1st review and installation picture. Great product!



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2021 Honda Passport

The product was inexpensive, the shipping was free and it arrived within 3 days of ordering it.

At about 46 lbs the hitch is pretty heavy so I recommend having 2 people install it.

The install was done in about 45 minutes with just me and my girlfriend. We used a crate and car jack to lift it to position and screwed in the bolts with a 22mm socket. The fit was perfect and the hitch looks and feels solid.



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we found this product online and watched a couple videos that were available on your site and made the decision to order this hitch. not only did we get free shipping, we also recieved this hitch within a couple days. Although I had to file a little on one of the slots for one of the fasteners to fit in placeit only took a few minutes to resolve the issue.the receiver fit our vehicle perfectly.



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Arrived quickly. Fit perfectly. Six bolts to install. Did it myself in about 30 minutes.

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David

8/28/2024

All good. No issues.



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I’ve put etrailer tow packages on two of my vehicles, good products, great customer service.



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2022 Honda Passport

Etrailer has a great website which is easy to use. Plus the instructional videos make what seems a daunting job, really easy. I use Etrailer for all of my hitch needs and the service and turnaround time is second to none. I think the hitch that I just received arrived at my home about 3 days after I ordered it. Top notch company and service and I highly recommend to anyone needing a hitch or related equipment.

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Scott

10/24/2023

The hitch is holding up great. Still looks new. Easiest hitch ever to install!

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Mike L.

11/10/2023

@Scott Glad to hear your etrailer # e44AR receiver hitch is working well for you!


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This etrailer hitch is great,but heavy for an 81 year old. So I used a jack as pictured. Along with C- clamp and counter balance to get it placed under my Passport correctly. But I got it in. My grandson helped me torque it the next day. Any way perfectly fit my 2022 Passport. And looks very good.



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Ordered the hitch receiver and cover just a few days ago and received it yesterday. Super quick free shipping! I was able to install it by myself using a couple of crates for support. Super easy and quick install, only took about 30 minutes total. I showed it to a neighbor who does a lot of welding and he commented on how nice the welds are on this product. Highly recommend the etrailer brand!



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2020 Honda Passport

I have a 2020 Honda Passport and this trailer hitch receiver is really easy to install. I installed myself using a floor jack. Installation took me about 30 minutes. Initial placement took about 20 minutes. Extra 10 minutes was to Loctite and secure each bolt (6) with a torque wrench. Installation video was very helpful.



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Took me a while to install as I'M 81 years old, 1 hour an 20 minutes, but I did it myself,no help. I used 3 ropes, one on each side an one on the end,
inched it up a bit at a time as I had no floor Jack. When it was high enough I weged it in place an installed the 6 14mm bolts. So it can be done with no help. Every place I checked wanted 150 to 200 dollars.



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Excellent product. Exact fit with no issues. Took about 15 minutes to install. My only complaint is the packaging. It was just loose in the box, and the finish on the hitch was a little scuffed up during transit. Nothing was through the powdercoat, however, and there was nothing you would see after installation.



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Had some trouble with the 6 holes .
Had
to rotary file the holes a little.
Finish was not great, paint was scraped in 3 places.
Other than that, it’s a really sturdy hitch!

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Michael A.

11/7/2023

Great



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The ordering process was incredible. Tracking the package was even more enjoyable. The graphics showing where the hitch was located is fantastic. But best of all YOU. Your follow-up and concern for my well-being was the best ever experienced! It was so incredibly easy to order and receive it. I am so ecstatic about it, I have told all the repair shops here about it. The whole installation only took less than 20 minutes. It was so pleasurable that I have and want to buy more things from you. All the best!!



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Along with the videos on etrailer installation was simple. Very precise, kudos



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2020 Honda Passport

It took me 30 minutes since I was working by myself with a floor jack
The hitch came in good shipping box.


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