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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: e98854
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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 e98854 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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etrailer Trailer Hitch - e98854

  • Class III
  • 2 Inch Hitch
  • 4000 lbs GTW
  • Concealed Cross Tube
  • 400 lbs TW
  • etrailer
  • 5000 lbs WD GTW
  • 500 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
    • Installation instructions included
    • Uses your vehicle's existing hardware
  • 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


Specs:

  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
  • Rating: Class III
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,000 lbs
      • Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 5,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 400 lbs
      • Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 500 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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4.8

1040 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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Super fast ship



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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Installed just as the video noted on my 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan.



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Great product, easy to install, and nice video on web site to help if required



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2012 Dodge Ram Pickup

so far a great product, super easy installation. This was put on a 2012 Dodge Ram C/V. Took about 1 hr total, including the wiring for the trailer lights.



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Chrysler

The etrailer sales and service department has been excellent. It started when they answered all of my questions about trailer hitches, helped me order the right hitch, and then upgraded my shipping at no charge. I received the hitch within 2 days and was easily able to install it on my Chrysler T&C. The hitch is exactly what I expected, I couldn't be any more pleased with the experience.



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Very well made and easy to install. This is the fourth vehicle that I have installed an etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver upon. They are high quality, and extremely well designed for each specific vehicle. I have recommended them for friends vehicles multiple times. My primary use has been receivers for bike racks.



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Arrived with no hardware. Box is demoli shed!

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Brooke M.

10/22/2024

Shipping can definitely be rough on these hitch boxes, but I also wanted to point out that this hitch uses bolts from the vehicle so luckily nothing is missing :)



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Installed myself over a year ago and have used several times for cargo racks and bike racks. Looks like it’s brand new yet and it’s so well designed that you don’t even notice it’s there!



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It works great for hauling my small trailer and carrying my bike with my van. Thank You!

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Tes

3/26/2025

Great, Thank You!

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Jerred H.

3/26/2025

@Tes You're welcome!


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My new etrailer trailer hitch is awesome. Easy to install and solid as a rock



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Some hitches I have installed in past stuck out past the bumpers, this receiver hitch fit perfect with no metal to bump into.



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Great hitch! It has been great for carrying my wife 's wheelchair and we have had no problems with it. Would recommend this to anyone...



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I should've checked here first, Amazon not only didn't deliver on time, they damaged the hitch in transit, sent it back to the seller before it even arrived and still hasn't credited my card, was in a pinch so found etrailer had the hitch I needed, it was cheaper, arrived on time and customer service kept me informed the entire time, they'll have all my business for towing supplies in the future

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Gwendolyn Y.

7/11/2025

I hope you get your credit back soon, Terry. That sounds like a hassle to have to deal with. Glad that we had just the hitch for ya. What are you going to be using the hitch for?



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2016 Chrysler Town and Country

Product packaging arrived breached but product not damaged.Product was installed in less than an hour by myself following the installation video. There was no insructions included so I called ETrailer for the torque specs. Very satisfied with the overall process. Have used ETraier products in the past and will continue to do the same. Thank you ETrailer.



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It does exactly what it is supposed to do since it arrived. I'm not an experienced car guy, but my son and I were able to install it fairly easily. Buy the wiring harness, too!



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2020 Dodge Grand Caravan

This is my second hitch from etrailer.com. I am a return customer because I was satisfied with my first hitch. This one was even easier to install. I put it on in about a 1/2 hour in my drive with out a jack or second person. I will plug in the wiring tomorrow. I remember how easy that was the first time. I am a little OCD and will run the power wires from the battery inside pex tubing under the vehicle just like the first one. There was nothing hard or surprising with this hitch. I am happy, happy, happy!

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R.d.

6/2/2022

It is holding up fine. I use it every week.



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The fit was perfect and the installation was simple. Would recommend highly.



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2017 Dodge Grand Caravan

Item is exactly as described. The box it came in was damaged but the hitch itself only had minor scuffs. Upon opening, I rerified that the cbrackts were still 90 degrees from the cross brace and was pleasantly surprised.



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Easy to follow instructions, easy diy install, had it installed in under 30 minutes



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Good price, fast shipping. Cardboard broke and flange sticking out on delivery but wiring harness was wrapped to cross piece so no loss or damage there.



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the service was great the issue was fixed with no problems and
hitch arrived in two days just like you said and I couldn't
believe how easy it was to install



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2010 Chrysler Town and Country

Excellent products. Easy to install. Online videos are a big help. Highly recommended.



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About a year ago I purchased this for my wife’s 2013 Chrysler town and county van so she could haul her and the kids bikes. It was easy to install when following the video and does not rattle or have other issues. I would buy again and found etrailer.com best price and good service at the time. I have not pulled many trailers as the wiring kit and process did not seem easy and at the time was also pricey. I hope to relook at the wiring this year. For bikes. Is excellent



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Probably the easiest install I could have hoped for. Everything lines up and the slots make it easy to get all the bolts started.


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