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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.
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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.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (355 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.Installed the hitch tonight. I did need some extra tools to complete the job and went back and forth to the store until I had all of the right stuff: Fastener Remover tool Wire brush After that, it was a very easy install. The videos on the website were clear and concise, this was the reason that this website is so key!! This was a great purchase along with the trailer light kit, also an easy install with the great instructional video! 580685
This review pertains only to the hitch that I installed on my 2010 Honda Odyssey. The hitch was arrow straight, nothing twisted or offset in the welding. The bolt mated to the wire lead required to pull it through the frame perfectly and slid into place with ease. The hardware included everything that I needed. Installation was literally so easy that I did it with my 11 year old son. I can't fathom having paid the additional $80 that it would have cost for local purchase and installation as I was able to chase the threads and install the hitch in well under an hour. A few things to note: If your vehicle has been on the road for a few years, as mine has, you are very likely going to need to purchase a tap to clean the threads in the frame where the bolts mount. An M12 x 1.25 tap will run you 6 bucks on Amazon, plus a bit extra if you need a driver to go with it. The hitch is just as heavy as you think it will be. I used a floor jack to lift it into place, but if you don't have one you'll want a friend to help here. I only needed to remove the rear most exhaust hanger. The video will tell you to drop that plus the one in front of it, but in my case that wasn't necessary. 569707
The original hitch arrived packed loosely in plastic and was damaged with lots of scrapes and exposed metal. I contacted customer service and they sent a second hitch with no questions asked. The second hitch arrived well packed in a cardboard box with bracing inside. The hitch was is excellent condition.It took me a little under an hour to install the hitch myself from opening the box to putting away the tools. You can install the hitch without lowering the exhaust, but you have to be a little creative with the wrench angles. I was also able to reinstall the plastic fairing on the drivers side by trimming it back a bit to get around the hitch. There's a little reinforcing rib that is perfect to cut along.Overall I am pleased with the hitch (we'll see how it goes through a few winters though) and the ease of installation. While the condition of the first hitch was disappointing, I am happy with how the situation was handled. 536762
Good rack, great price, poor fit out of the box . Exactly what we need on our minivan; we will use it for a bike rack 99% of the time. Construction looks great, hardware was perfect, shipping container was great. The big issue was fit. When put in place it was obviously short by about 3/8 of an inch, the holes would not line up. Took it off and I noticed the bends in the piece were not completed; they needed to be flatter where it joined against the frame. Given this arrive Friday evening, rather than return it I did the following to flatten it. 1) Take two pipe wrenches and clinch tightly on the flats where it attaches to frame. 2) Lift the hitch up so the wrenches are braced on the ground 3) Using the length of the hitch as a lever, complete the bend on the flat 4) Remove the pipe wrenches and repeat for the other side I was then able to complete installation as per the instructions. 785971
fit perfect... easiest install ever... done in less than 20 minutes 756200
I've installed 4 hitches on different vehicles and this by date was the best fit and easiest install ever. After reading the instructions took no more than 20 mins and my van now has a hitch. Not to mention it got to me in 3 days after purchasing. Couldn't be more pleased 716734
Great product and deserving of 5 stars. A couple of notes on installation. It took me about an hour and half for the entire job including tow hitch and wiring harness. YouTube videos and the instructions make it seem very easy, and it is in fact very straightforward ......until you have issues with your car. For the tow hitch. I had trouble removing the driver side plastic guard and one of the threaded holes on the passenger side had some significant rust that required a tap. The wiring harness installation is really quite difficult with big hands. My 11 year old daughter saved the day both fishing the harness through the trim panel to the rear fuse box and then also reaching into the back rear corner to attach the grounding strap to the grounding bolt. All-in-all, absolutely worth the five star rating. Just be realistic with your time for installation and be prepared for issues with your car including having the right tools for contingencies. 567702
Steve - 09/22/2019Works well, looks sharp. Install was relatively painless. I do wish it extended further to the edge of our odyssey's bumper. But whether this is an issue depends on your attached equipment. So check the measurement specs carefully. Very helpful videos and tutorials here at etrailer, thanks a bunch. 536701
Car was only 3 years old but threads in frame were already lousy. Was a struggle to get bolts in even with wrench. Cleaning with the brush didn't do much. Ended up getting a 12x1.25 thread tap and used it to clean/rehab all the threads. Night and day difference! After the tap I was able to hand-thread the bolts in effortlessly with just my fingers. After that, hitch was easy to install by myself without the car jacked up. Just prop up one end of the hitch with boards while you're bolting in the opposite side. 694874
great hitch, but third bolt on left side was impossible to put in, at least on my 2009 odyssey. treads on rest was perfect in Florida weather didn't need to extra thread it 657344
Mike L - 06/15/2019As always, etrailer has come through with a great product. Installation was easy and the satin finish on the receiver looked great. The installation video on their website made it a whole lot easier. 595152
Extremely well made product!! This quality at this price is a bargain. The install was effortless with the provided directions and bolt feed wire. Most hitches do not come with this contraption. If I ever need another hitch, I will only buy from ETrailer.com. 627873
Great, straight forward installation. I debated between the 'hidden' version and the bar version. As far as I can tell from pictures, the OEM hitch is hidden in the center area, but the sides stick down similar to this style, so it's doesn't look that clean. There is a Draw Tite 76025 version that looks to be hidden on the sides as well which gives the cleanest look, but a lot more effort to remove the bumper, etc. This one isn't very noticeable, and hey, it's a mini-van - convenience is more important than looks. I don't believe the Draw Tite gets the hitch up any higher, looking at all the other videos, pictures, etc. So I opted for the etrailer version instead of the Curt, as the price was a bit better. I debated whether I should put the rear end up on floor jacks to give me a bit more room. Feeling lazy, I didn't, and probably should have just to give me a bit more working room. Couple notes that might help - Removing the drivers side underbody panel (that you can discard when finished or reinstall), there's a step where you unscrew a Phillips screw that is tucked in the wheel well. My minivan has the black plastic mudflaps, and even though there is a hole through them to access that screw, I removed the mudflaps - made it way easier to get to (and re-install - I chose to trim the plastic fitting and re-install). Also, on the passenger side, you can work around the exhaust pipe, but it's kind of in the way - I should have pulled it off the hangers (see the Curt hitch video) - would have saved a few curse words and socket extensions, etc. Don't forget the bristle brush to clean the weld nuts. Also, thread the bolts in once without the hitch in place, to make sure they'll go in smoothly. Overall, a pretty easy project to complete. One other plus - the fish-wire bolt installation is brilliant - it does go in as easy as the video shows, and works great. My only complaint is that I wish I had a hoist... :) Good luck! 647022
We have been considering a hitch receiver for some time, primarily for our hitch-mount bike rack. We have held off because of the $1,500+ dealer cost, which includes a transmission cooler that we do not need. After seeing the YouTube video showing installation of this receiver, I decided I would do it myself for a fraction of the cost. Ordering was easy, and delivery was quick. Installation took me about an hour from start to finish, a bit longer than the 6-minute YouTube video, and the video was a great help. It looks great, and I can't wait to use it. 581870
Heather A - 11/13/2018The product is fine but the instructions do not emphasize enough how seriously you may need to clean out the rusty threads under your vehicle in order to mount the hitch. Do yourself a favor and watch the video on cleaning out the threads. I’m pretty handy and it turned into a mess when one bolt broke off inside the vehicle and another nut broke loose from the chassis. Get a $3.00 battery terminal cleaner and some rust remover to prep the area before installing. Work the bolt in and out slowly WITHOUT trying to initially mount the hitch. Spend time under the vehicle just working on the rust without the hitch hanging down over you. I suggest spraying the area and let the chemicals work for a while. The primary goal when setting out on this project should be to get bolts to go smoothly into place. Finally, if you can’t get the bolts moving smoothly (by working them in and out) beware and don’t apply too much force. Stop and consider having a mechanic install the hitch for around $100. That might sound crazy, but a new set of bolts from etrailer is money and if one breaks off in your chassis you are in for hours of work and stress. It all worked out in the end but I learned a tough lesson and I hope this helps someone. 552026
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Easy to install. Works great. 915939
Installation was simple using the supplied hardware and instructions. Fit and function met all expectations. Thanks again! 913335
Everything worked great. The only issue was no fault of the kit's - I had to go to the hardware store and get some tools so I could re-tap the mounting holes under the car. It is 10+ years old so the threads were pretty gunked up. 911078
Packaging wasn't great including allowing the wire brush that I ordered to be packaged directly against this hitch, and so there were several spots where the paint was worn through to the metal. Didn't want to take the time to return and get a new part, as I was needing it very soon. The fit was challenging, as the holes for the hitch were almost an inch wider than the corresponding holes on my vehicle. Took a couple hours of head scratching and trying different approaches to figure out how to make it all work. Once installed (and black paint purchased and applied to cover up the missing paint), it has worked perfectly for me ever since, and the price was good. 909690
Fast shipment, good product, thanks! 908062
Bolted right on, no issues 906235
I talked to your group before I bought this hitch, I also watched a video to see what was needed to do if I wanted to do this myself. I am handy , and have tools.... and after watching the video realize it could be done. I am very thankful for the thorough video showing me step by step on everything from start to finish. The only problem that I got stuck with was the passenger side thread bolt receiver was rusty because of no cover and took some time cleaning it with a wire brush and WD 40. I should have bought the brush they showed in the video .... but got through it anyway. Wish Honda would have put plugs to stop the rust on those two holes , they are there for someone to use and there is nothing to protect them. Overall.... I am happy with etrailer, and all the help from the video and customer service 905789
The trailer hitch works well. We have had it for a year and was easy to install and has been durable. Instead of using my truck all the time, using my van to tow things around has been great. 905210
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