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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: e98865
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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 e98865 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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etrailer Trailer Hitch - e98865

  • 2 Inch Hitch
  • Class III
  • 3500 lbs GTW
  • Concealed Cross Tube
  • 350 lbs TW
  • etrailer
  • 4000 lbs WD GTW
  • 400 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
  • Stylish, round-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: 3,500 lbs
      • Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 4,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 350 lbs
      • Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 400 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.


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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" - e98865

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (1186 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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excellent



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Great product



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esy to install



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Great DIY package!



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Great and fast service



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Great speed and service!



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great product,good company !



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Fit really well. No problems.



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Great product, easy to install



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Fit perfectly. Easy to install.



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Fast shipping, fits like a glove



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fast shipping and fit like a glove



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Great product and very fast shipment



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FIT GREAT FAST SHIPPING 2005 EQUINOX



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Great product that is easy to install.



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Great product, fast shipping, easy inst all!



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good stuff...easy to mount...great pric ing!!



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product was just great. exactly what i needed.



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Price was fair, customer service is exc ellent.



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Product installed easy, took about 45 m inutes.



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a little hard to install, had to use rubber mallet.



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Perfect fit. Installed in lest than a hour. Thanks.



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Outstanding product, on time and a great price. Thanks



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awesome product, very simple install, great fit and finish



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Could not be happer on how fast I got it and how it went in.


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  • What Sizes Bolts Are Needed To Install a Trailer Hitch On a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
    There are a few different size bolts used to attach a trailer hitch to your 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. In order to make sure you get the correct ones, I would need to know exactly what trailer hitch you have as some do use different lengths for this application. For example, if you have the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76028 then you will need four 1/2-13x1.50 carriage bolts, four M12x1.75x2.0 hex head bolts, along with several other spacers/nuts/washers/fishwire etc....
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  • Towing Capacity of a 2012 GMC Terrain
    According to the owner's manual for your 2012 GMC Terrain you are limited to a maximum gross trailer weight (GTW) of 1,500 lbs if you have the 2.4L I4 engine and 3,500 lbs if you have the 3.0L V6 engine. Therefore, as long as the trailer does not exceed the vehicle's GTW then you can tow it. In order to tow a trailer with your Terrain you will need a trailer hitch, wiring harness, and ball mount/hitch ball if you do not already have them. For a trailer hitch I recommend the etrailer Trailer...
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver and Bike Rack Recommendation For 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
    I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98865 for your 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. This class III receiver will accept bike racks with a 2" hitch tube. The maximum tongue weight for the receiver is 350lbs which is more than enough for 2 bikes. The Thule Apex XT 2 Bike Rack # TH9024XT is the bike rack I recommend for your Equinox. It can carry 2 bikes up to 37.5lbs each and supports those bikes at 3 points to stop the bikes from swaying in the rack. A built in anti-rattle device,...
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  • Trailer Hitch, Wiring and Brake Controller Recommendation for 2005 Saturn Vue
    If the goal is to tow a trailer with your 2005 Saturn Vue I have a better setup for you to consider. For a trailer hitch the etrailer part # e98865 has great capacities and since it's a 2-inch hitch it will give you the best options for future accessories and ball mounts. For trailer wiring the Tekonsha brand is the most reliable so for your vehicle the best option would be the # 118418. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller....
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  • Towing Capacity of 2012 GMC Terrain
    According to the information contained in the owner's manual beginning on page 9-56 of the owner's manual, the tow capacity of the VEHICLE will depend on the engine size and whether or not the vehicle has brakes. Terrain models with the 2.4 L engine can tow up to 1500 lbs and with the 3.0 L, up to 3500 lbs. GMC states that if the trailer doesn't have brakes, the capacity is reduced to 1000 lbs. The capacity of the HITCH itself should be listed on a sticker affixed to the hitch, which would...
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  • What Size Bolts Does the Trailer Hitch for a 2014 Chevy Equinox Use
    The trailer hitch for a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98865 uses M12x1.75" grade 8 hex bolts. If you have misplaced these or simply need new ones, we do offer a complete hardware kit that comes with everything the hitch would have come with when new, the Replacement Hitch Hardware Kit part # RHK. The only thing I can tell from the photo you attached is that they are grade 8 hex bolts.
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2007 Chevy Equinox
    Yes, for your 2007 Chevy Equinox we have the etrailer hitch part # e98865 which would fit and work well. This is a 2-inch hitch with plenty of capacity. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.
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  • Replacement Hitch Receiver Hardware for 2011 Chevy Equinox with Factory Weldnuts
    I looked up the hardware on the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" # 36408 as well as the etrailer 2 inch # e98865 which are both a confirmed fit for your 2011 Chevy Equinox. The weldnuts from the factory are M12 also referred to as 12 mm so the bolts used are M12 x 1.75 x 40mm. If you want the replacement hardware for a specific hitch you can use # RHK to get everything you need.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox that is Made in the USA
    For a trailer hitch that is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Chevrolet Equinox and is made in the USA, I recommend the Trailer Hitch Receiver part # E98865. This hitch has a class III rating with a 2" receiver tube opening. It also has a weight capacity that exceeds your vehicle's rating so there will be no need for something with a higher rating. For a trailer wiring harness, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118494 for two reasons. The first reason is that it is a custom...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2017 GMC Acadia
    I have another option for you, but the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98865 you were looking at is designed to fit the 2005 - 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, 2010 - 2017 GMC Terrain, 2006 - 2009 Pontiac Torrent, 2002 - 2007 Saturn Vue, and will not fit your 2017 GMC Acadia. For a trailer hitch receiver confirmed to fit your vehicle I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III # C13293 due to it having a 750lb tongue weight rating and 5000lb trailer weight rating. While...
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  • Difficulty Threading in Bolts to Install Class III Hitch on 2016 GMC Terrain
    What you mention is pretty common. In areas where salt and other corrosive chemicals are used on the roads in the winter, corrosion and other goop can get built up in the nuts that are welded up into the frame to receive the bolts. An easy way to clean those out would be to use a round profile wire brush along with some spray lubricant. The brush on a battery terminal cleaner like # DW00254 works very well. Spray a bunch of the lubricant up in there and give each nut a good scrub. In some...
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  • Needing Trailer Wiring Harness for 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
    The etrailer Trailer Hitch, # e98865, for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox does include the fish wires to install the bolts on the frame of your vehicle. For your wiring harness, there are two options. If you do not have the factory tow package, then you will need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118494. The wiring harness is designed to plug into the existing wiring of the vehicle without cutting or splicing the original vehicle wiring. If you do have the factory tow package on your 2017...
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  • Why Would Trailer Hitch Install Hardware be Hard to Thread into Vehicle Weld Nut
    For the hitches confirmed as a fit for your 2015 like the etrailer # e98865 the included bolts are size 1/2-13 x1.75 and M12x1.75x40 mm which is the same thread size as what you bought. Factory weld nuts notoriously get rust/dirt in them which prevents bolts from easily threading into them. Down below I attached a couple links that detail how to clean rusty or dirty weld nuts for you to check out as well.
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  • How do Weight Distribution Systems Increase Towing Capacity?
    Weight distribution systems increase towing capacity by spreading some of the trailer weight and tongue weight out evenly amongst both axles of your towing vehicle. They use spring bars to keep your trailer and towing vehicle level which adds extra weight capacity to your etrailer hitch item # e98865. I have enclosed a couple of links for you about weight distribution systems and choosing the right one for you and your vehicle. You will need to verify this with you owner's manual, and use...
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  • Does etrailer Trailer Hitch for 2013 Chevy Equinox Come With Fish Wire Tool?
    The etrailer Trailer Hitch # e98865 that fits your 2013 Chevy Equinox actually comes with a fish wire tool among the parts so you will not need any additional pieces.
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  • Best Trailer Hitch Option for Carrying Mobility Chair on 2014 Chevy Equinox
    The etrailer brand # e98865 hitch has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity, which means that the maximum amount of downward force that a hitch mounted accessory can safely place on the hitch is 350 lbs. I'm not sure what your ramp consists of, or whether the 325 lb weight you mentioned also includes the weight of the chair itself. The combined weight of the hitch mounted carrier and the chair would need to be taken into consideration, and could not exceed the tongue weight capacity of the hitch.. Long...
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  • Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Chevy Equinox for Carrying Motorcycle Carrier
    For your 2016 Chevy Equinox we do have a hitch that would be rated high enough to carry a motorcycle and carrier if you also use a weight distribution system. The etrailer hitch part # e98865 is a fit for your vehicle and has a 400 lb tongue weight capacity when used with weight distribution. Then for a motorcycle carrier the part # UF48-979033 would be a great option. It has a 500 lb capacity. I attached a review video for more info as well. You would need to verify that your vehicle...
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  • Installing etrailer Class III Trailer Hitch on 2011 Chevy Equinox
    The etrailer Class III Receiver Hitch # e98865 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your Chevy Equinox and will use existing holes in its frame for a bolt-on, no-drill installation. I looked through the installation instructions and for your 2011 there is absolutely no vehicle modifications or trimming that needs to be done. This is indeed a direct, bolt-on fit. This etrailer, Class III hitch is an excellent choice and exactly the hitch I would have recommended. It will provide...
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  • Two Front M12 Bolts Will Not Tighten with etrailer Hitch e98865 On a 2007 Pontiac Torrent
    In regards to the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98865 on your 2007 Pontiac Torrent, the first issue you are having with the weld nuts inside the bumper beam is most likely due to them being stripped. This would have most likely been caused by the threads not being cleaned properly before the bolt was threaded in. Unfortunately, the fix for this will be to either drill and tap these nuts with the next size up drill bit/tap or to remove the weld nut and then use a carriage bolt...
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  • etrailer vs. Curt Hitch on a 2013 GMC Terrain
    In terms of quality both etrailer and Curt make very reliable trailer hitches and honestly neither is going to wilt under the elements in the northeast U.S. When choosing a hitch what people generally look at is capacity and, like you asked, if modifications are going to be made to their vehicle. The etrailer # e98865 and the Curt # 13591 are basically identical hitches except for their finishes. The Curt has a glossy black finish and the etrailer has a matte black finish which I think...
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  • What Size Are The Bolts Used To Install the etrailer Trailer Hitch e98865 On 2017 Chevy Equinox?
    The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98865 you ordered for your 2017 Chevrolet Equinox includes 2 carriage bolts that are 1/2-13 x 1 3/4 and the 6 bolts with hex heads are M12-1.75 x 40mm. Make sure that you are using the bolts with a hex head and not the carriage bolts. I included a video of the # e98865 for you to take a look at.
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Hitch Bolts Too Big for Weld Nuts on Vehicle
    The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98865 that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 2014 Chevy Equinox. What you are experiencing is not too uncommon and it sounds like you may have already looked into the cause. On vehicles that have seen a few winters the weld nuts can get a bit of corrosion in them that prevents the included bolts on a trailer hitch from being able to thread. This can definitely make it look like the nuts are too small for the provided hardware. You did mention...
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  • How Far From Rear Bumper is Curt/etrailer Hitch Hitch Pin Center for 2018 Cadillac XT5
    Hey Patrick, so when we installed the Curt hitch part # C13285 on a similar 2018 Cadillac XT5 we found there was 5-3/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer edge of the rear bumper.
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  • Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2010 Chevy Equinox with Draw Tite Hitch Installed
    I checked your order notes and it looks like you have the etrailer hitch part # e98865 installed on your 2010 Chevy Equinox. The Kuat Beta part # B202-2 that you are interested in would fit and work well with the hitch you have installed on your Equinox. I attached a demo video that shows this bike rack being installed and used on a similar 2012 Equinox as yours as well.
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