# 1
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
The hitch was well-made, and installing it was very easy. However, the design of the hitch is somewhat perplexing. The hitch receiver hangs about 3 inches lower than it needs to, which reduces the ground clearance on the front of the truck significantly. See attached photos. The hitch will work until I find something better, That restores the front ground clearance
Well so far so good. It was a little difficult trying to do it by myself, got most of it done and then had to go to a autobody shop down the road to tighten up the 4 bolts.
# 2
EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
This is a very sturdy and well-made hitch. Installation was fairly straight forward - the directions and video are very good. My truck is a 2024 Silverado 2500 HD in High Country trim (why pay less?) so, the fairings/moldings under the front bumper were slightly different, but nothing that was not easy to adjust to. The measurements in the instructions were right on. As you can see in the photos, we have two ebikes that we plan to haul around while we pull our camper. The hitch and bike rack set up appears to be very secure and stable. They sit a little higher than I would like, but not any higher that the snowplow lights I had on a truck I has way back in the day... I'm pretty good at backing the camper (28 ft), but I am also looking forward to testing out pushing the camper into it's fairly tight parking pad. I've never done it, but I hear it works well in close spaces. Lastly, this is the second hitch I have purchased from etrailer. We added one to the back of the wife's Rav4 last fall to haul this same bike rack and bikes. It also works great (tight, stable and secure) except note that the Toyota installation was a little more challenging as there is very little room to work & insert the bolts, however, no cutting was involved. It looks nice. In any case, both transactions were great. If I had another vehicle that needed a hitch, I would purchase it again from eTrailer. Much thanks to all.
Super fast, free delivery. Box came in damaged, but the product was undamaged and complete. Installation instructions and video were spot on. Currently set up for a 12000 lb. inline pull winch, but the options are almost limitless. I'll possibly install a step to make access easier for under the hood work. As always, thanks etrailer.com.
# 3
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
The packaging needs additional crush protection. While it’s difficult to damage a trailer hitch, the box was mangled and the hitch is missing paint and has jagged edges of flaking paint all over. I’ll spend time repairing the finish on the hitch after paying good money for what should’ve been a product in brand new condition.
Perfect fit on my 2020 Chevy 2500HD. I didn't even have to trim the lower plastic spoiler. Install took about 20 minutes. Can't wait to try it out for my motorcycle carrier. As always, etrailer gives great, speedy service.
# 4
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Install went perfectly. It all bolted up just how the instructions said it would. The hardest part was navigating your tools in the tight spaces. Having the deep sockets as suggested is definitely worth it. I was also able to utilize a cordless impact wrench and it helped a ton. This will work great for our bike rack.
Great front receiver hitch for my Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. Everything fit using OE bolts and nuts. Only the plastic trim had to be cut out to fit receiver. I had dealer do it, but would have done it myself when I was younger. etrailer is easy to order from and has good customer service.
# 5
EcoHitch Invisi Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Review for truck front hitch receiver I finally Installed the front receiver hitch today, I pulled it out of its package and found all parts wrapped to the receiver hitch good call as there was a hole in the box. The license plate holder received some damage it was bent some. Installation. I reviews the video prior and read the instructions. Had to purchase a 4 inch hole saw and a torque wrench that added to the cost of the hitch. Installation was for the most part straight forward, when the video cuts from shot to shot I now know all the cussing and swearing are done during that time as it’s very difficulty to get the hitch in over/under the exiting hardware, solo installer took me 3.45 hrs to install, tight fit under the truck to maneuver under the truck. Bolts back into original tow hooks was a total Pain in the A$$ trying to hold up the hitch and the hooks while trying to maneuver the hold back in. (Had to take it out as I inserted on the wrong side) I will say that installation is doable by novice front yard mechanic but with a difficulty of 7 out of 10, trying to get the bolts torqued to specs is difficult due to clearance and angle of the bolts. Make sure you have deep well sockets because the new bolts for the hitch and long and a standard size socket will not be able to grip the nut as you tighten it down to specs. Put the bike rack on the hitch receiver and found that the hole that we drilled out to put the hitch in is not big enough. The bolt for the hitch goes in from the right and there was barely enough room to get it in the hole, used a wrench to tighten it but it was slow going, the other issue was that on the left side there is a hitch lock I struggled to get it on, but then could not reach in to remove the key. So final outcome was I had to drill out another 4 inch section of the bumper to get to the key. If your hitch has a bolt on bike rack like the swagman e-bike rack you want it to be secure so the bolt is a must this option may not be the best option. The bikes block the headlights so no night driving with the bikes on the rack. The handlebars need to be folded down otherwise the bikes will ride too high on the front and obstruct your vision. If I had to do it again I would have gotten the hitch that is lower and would not have to drill out my bumper, and it would have given me more visual clearance. I did take a shot drive with the bikes in front it will take a bit to get used to them being in the front as well as making wide turns while towing the RV that I don’t take out the car in front of me.
My friend installed the hitch and I helped . But mostly by staying out of his way!?? Everything worked out perfectly!!! Thank Y’all for the Great Service
# 6
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Just what I was looking for. Thank you.
I ordered these two, front and rear for a 1990 GEO Tracker 4 wheel drive that I am rebuilding. I believed they would fit, I finally got around to mounting them and they don't fit, to large. I think I have had them to long to return them.
# 7
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Needed a front hitch for a 2006 Ridgeline Honda truck. I found it on etrailer.com and a better price for same hitch on another online store. As I talked with the customer service agent, I was also offered a discount which was quite a surprise. Shipping was very fast. Had it installed on my truck so I could attach a mounting hitch and snow blade. I am extremely happy with this hitch and etrailer.com.
We live just south of Buffalo and Put this on our '11 Honda Ridgeline with a snowsport plow and a week later it snowed, and snowed and snowed... 5 feet in 24 hours and it's still snowing.... It's not good.... It's AWESOME! Not one driveway or even our street is clear... Except ours. It was easy to put together , easy to install and works exactly like it's advertised! It's November and it paid for itself already. Communication with etrailer was exceptional. We could not be happier with the whole setup.
# 8
EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Bolted right up to my 2019 F-250. Looks like it's going to work perfect to haul my E-bike rack. I might have to use a dual receiver hitch to drop the rack down for better visibility while driving. That's to be determined. I'd highly recommend the Eco Hitch!!
I'm 59 years old and a third generation grading contractor. I've worked on trucks and heavy equipment my whole life. I've turned ALOT of wrenches. That being said, the instructions for installation of this hitch are the worst I've ever seen. Lots of steps left out of the bumper removal. The instructions for cutting the plastic where the hitch goes were not even close! Multiple attempts and additional trimming to make it fit. Also the hitch was an extremely tight fit between the rails. Once installed I like it and it seems to be good quality. The one star is for the almost useless instructions.
# 9
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
After a year of having this on my truck I can say that I wish I did it sooner! The installation is easy as can be. The hitch is super handy as both a tow point and also as a kind of skid plate/bumper. I have contacted multiple ecology blocks and other objects in my truck, the hitch is the first thing to touch so nothing on the truck gets damaged! This is a super strong, affordable, and versatile addition to any vehicle!
VERY Easy install - not quite centered but that's no biggie - Used it already to fine tune the travel trailer into it's tight parking space. Also will be used for carhauler/utility trailer parking and canoe hauling and bike hauling and winch mount - Multi use deal! ; )
# 10
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Great products, great prices, fast shipping and a great company to do business with. Easy install, and it took longer to trim the air dam than installing the hitch.
Terrible, they sent the wrong hitch and now want me to pay shipping for the return
# 11
EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Fit nice. I haven't used it to move a trailer yet. I didn't have tow hooks and the factory ones are high so I paid the extra to get the hitch instead.
Perfect hitch for those needing a rack for extra space. I used a heavy duty vinyl bag to enclose my tools, cords and generator on my 12k mile trip to alaska. The held that 500lbs extremely well across the permafrost damaged Alaskan highway! No twists, no bends and no worries!
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Great customer service and product.
The quality and fit is exceptional. So much so that this is the third hitch assembly I've purchased and installed. This one was for my brother in-laws 1999 F350. I also put a 10k winch on a slider that works perfectly with this assembly. Other vehicles I purchased and installed assemblies on are a 2011 F350 and a 2016 Class C motorhome. Very happy.
# 13
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
I chose Draw-tite because they are built very well and this one is no different. The welds are done well and I have no fear that this product will serve me well. The install wasnt to bad for a DIY type like me and the fit was excellent, only took a few hours. Knowing that I can now be pulled out of a bad situation or pull someone else out is comforting with the help of a hitch mounted winch. The Price was right and etrailer shipped it out fast although packing could use a smaller box . Oh yeah, UPS sure tested the toughness of this receiver ! . Great product and great service from etrailer
im very satisfied with my front receiver. ive used it as a recovery point,to move trailers, and as a mount for bike rack and cargo holder. if i had a winch platethat would be very handy too. etrailerhad a fair price, quick shipping, and overall great customer service. i would use them again andrecommend to a friend as well.
# 14
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
I bought this receiver to add front mounted 'accessories' on my 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara. I plan on using this to add an extra bicycle rack, a cargo basket, a receiver mounted winch or other 'accessories' needed for my Jeep when I take my family camping. It will also be useful for "front launching" a boat or parking a trailer in tight spots. It took me about an hour to install, although I had already previously removed the lower wind deflector cowling, so did not have to spend time removing it or cutting it for a finished look. Detaching and moving the top trim panel between the grill and the bumper is a must to facilitate the installation. The receiver fits pretty close, although you do have to manipulate it to get the holes to line up with the frame. Follow the instructions and do not tighten any of the bolts until you get it lined up and all the bolts in loosely, then torque it down. As noted in the instruction sheet, the driver's side of the receiver does not sit flush against the frame, there is about a 1/4" to 5/8" gap. The instructions say to use the extra split washers (in the kit) as filler, but they would just rattle around loose in there and provide any benefit, so I omitted them. Once tightened down, the receiver tube was not parallel to the ground, it is slightly higher in the front, sloping towards the rear. It is not off enough to affect my intended use, but may be bothersome to those with type 'A' attention to detail. Overall a good product that will add a lot of flexibility to my Jeep~
Relatively easy install. Just have to be mechanically inclined. We use the hitch to carry a fish rack/cooler on a 2011 Jeep Wrangler. So far so good.
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Very easy to install. works great for bike rack and generator box.
After struggling with the answering menu, Steve Z. was instrumental in locating a hitch to fit my van which was not specifically identified in any data search. Weird year, 2005, of popular Chevy Express van, my luck! Using manufacturers dimensions I purchased #31016 on 12/21 and it arrived on 12/24. It's a very well built, USA built, unit. It arrived rapidly, but was missing half of the mounting hardware. The remainder of the hardware was rolling around in the box. Zip lock baggie ripped apart spilling them. I used a hydraulic jack to elevate hitch into place, and an additional jack to push the drill up to drill the 6 mounting holes necessary. No factory hole alignment. All the nuts for the bolts were lost in transit, but by a Christmas day miracle, I found 2 metric nuts to fit supplied bolts that survived the delivery. I will acquire, and install remaining missing 4 tomorrow. The installation went smooth and easy using this technique. It took around 3 hours with much of the time searching for hardware.' Thanks Steve Z. and etrailer. .
# 16
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Ordered the same hitch from Amazon, and showed up not J-Pin ready, with (1) hole drilled for a hitch pin against the weld. Can't run the nut flush because of the interference with the weld bead, and no 7/16" hole present. Returned it. Ordered another one from etrailer direct. Called in the order to make sure they QC'd prior to shipping. Assured me they would. Box never opened, and the same nonsense showed up. Not happy, trying to work it out.
Fit Perfectly, super easy to install, and super fast shipping! Holds Hollywood Bike Rack Great and very solid for my two E-bikes. Thank you etrailer!
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EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Easy to install. Works perfect to hook up car trailer to front of rv when camped for days at the track.
It's holding up a Thule rack well. The rear is freed for a motorcycle.
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EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Let me start by saying this is not the first front receiver I've purchased from etrailer all my trucks get front receivers for winches. This time though the box shows up on time but the corner is blown open and the receiver is hanging out. Also the bag of bolts has been ripped open and half the bolts are loose in the open box but to my surprise after counting everything, they were all there.spray foam packing would have mitigated all that. Moving on. Went to install the receiver and the end mounting plates are 1/4 inch too tight. Won't fit the frame rails. Had to spread each side 1/8 out with a Hydraulic bottle jack. Apparently using a jig during the manufacturing process is optional these days. After all that I finally got it to fit good. It looks good and the welds seem adequate. I think it could have been installed in an hour by myself if not for having to "adjust" it but was still done in under 2 hours.
Mounted the EcoHitch hidden front mount trailer hitch on 2011 Ford F 250 with a Ranch Hand Grill Guard. The Ranch Hand uses two of the same holes as the EcoHitch's four mounting holes. Getting the pieces lined up is a bit of a challeng although no modifacations were necessary.If I have the need to do it again I would let an installation shop do it. etrailer's customer service and commuication are excellent, shipping time and delivery were very fast.
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Added to use with a front winch. The install was not too difficult and the included instructions were spot-on. On my F250, the front tow hooks add to the strength of holding the hitch to the frame. On the F250 you do lose the OEM fog light location, but I used the wiring to add/relocate after-market fog lights. The set up has already proven helpful, pulling me out of a snow back while plowing. Just what I needed for some summer off road camping as well.
I chose this product because it was among the more inexpensive front hitches I could find. I plan to build a t-bar for it and use it in conjunction with a homemade headache rack to carry 16 foot garage doors. Like other reviews and vids I have found, the bolt up is hard. I reversed the bolts and use the new ones on the outside, as well as removing my grill. My truck is a 2003 - so not much room like the 2008 and newer trucks.
# 20
EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver Installation - 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Hey guys, it's Jake here with etrailer. Today we have a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. We're gonna be taking a look at, I'm gonna show you how to install the CURT front mount trailer hitch. Adding a front mount trailer hitch to the front of your Silverado, it's going to allow you to do a couple of different things. First and foremost, a lot of people like to use this for a front-mounted winch. If you've got it on a hitch plate, you can slide it in there and use it whenever you're off-roading or stuff like that.
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Installation - 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Hey guys, it's Jake here with etrailer. Today we have a 2023 Chevy Silverado 3,500 and we're gonna be taking a look at and I'm gonna show you how to install the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver. A few reasons of why people install front mount hitches on their trucks is you may wanna haul a bike rack on the front or a cargo carrier, maybe a front mount winch or something that might surprise you is even a snowplow on the front. Now as far as weight capacity goes for this hitch you're gonna have a 500 pound max tongue weight capacity which is the downward pressure on the inside of the receiver tube. This comes in handy if you are using those bike racks or cargo carriers. You wanna be sure to not overload the front mount hitch.
Best 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Front Receiver Hitch Options
Hello, neighbors. It's Brad here at etrailer. And today, we're taking a look at the best front hitch options on a 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500. Now, our two front hitch options that we have for our Silverado are gonna be first, starting with the EcoHitch, and below that, we have our Draw-Tite. Now, looking at them in first glance, they both can kind of look the same, but there are a few things that make them stand out from one another. Now, the first thing that is going to be the difference between these two is gonna be the capacities and this top one is more heavy-duty.
EcoHitch Front Mount Trailer Hitch Installation - 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Hello, neighbors, it's Brad, here at etrailer. And today, we're taking a look and installing the EcoHitch Front Hitch on a 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500. Now this is what the front hitch is gonna look like when it's installed. And it does require some trimming to get this nice, clean look, but really it sits really well on the front bumper. And the recommendations as far as cutting goes, they've done a fine job of really making this nice and clean and you still have the air dam that goes under. So it looks really factory almost and it protrudes just a little bit, but just enough to be able to get your accessories in without looking to unsightly.
Best 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Front Receiver Hitch Options
Hello neighbors. It's Brad, here at etrailer. And today we're taking a look at the best front hitch options on a 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500. Now our two front hitch options that we have for our Silverado are gonna be first, starting with the EcoHitch, and below that we have our Draw-Tite. Now looking at them in first glance, they both can kind of look the same, but there are a few things that make them stand out from one another. Now, the first thing that is going to be the difference between these two is gonna be the capacities.
Best 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Front Receiver Hitch Options
Hello neighbors. It's Brad here etrailer. And today we're taking a look at the best front hitch options on a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. Now, our two front hitch options that we have for our Silverado are gonna be first starting with the EcoHitch. And below that we have our Draw-Tite. Now looking at them in first glance they both can kind of look the same, but there are a few things that make them stand out from one another.
Best 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Front Receiver Hitch Options
Hello neighbors. It's Brad here at etrailer and today we're taking a look at the best front trailer hitch options for a 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500. So for the Silverado front hitch options there's actually gonna be three of them that we'll be looking at. And you may only see two here but first we'll start with our Curt. Then we have our Draw-Tite and actually installed on the truck is gonna be the EcoHitch. Now they all offer a few different things.
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Installation - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Hello neighbors, it's Brad here at etrailer and today we're taking a look and installing the Curt front mounted hitch on a 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500. Now, this is what our hitch is gonna look like when it's actually installed. And you can see it's rather recessed here. But the main thing that we have is our receiver opening. And it's gonna be a two inch by two inch. Now this is gonna be great for a number of different things.
EcoHitch Invisi Front Mount Trailer Hitch Installation - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Hello, neighbors. It's Brad here at etrailer. And today, we're taking a look, and installing, the EcoHitch front trailer hitch on a 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500. Now, this is what the front hitch is actually gonna look like when it's installed. And the crazy part is, it is installed. You just can simply take the included license plate bracket, that has a magnet, out when you need to actually use the hitch on the vehicle.
Best 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Front Receiver Hitch Options
Hello neighbors, it's Brad here at etrailer. And today we're taking a look at the best front trailer hitch options on a 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500. So for the Silverado front hitch options there's actually gonna be three of them that we'll be looking at. And you may only see two here but first we'll start with our Curt, then we have our Draw-Tite and actually installed on the truck is gonna be the EcoHitch. Now they all offer a few different things. And part of that is gonna be the way that they mount.
Best 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Front Receiver Hitch Options
Hello, neighbors, it's Brad here at etrailer, and today we're taking a look at the best front trailer hitch options on a 2017 Chevy Silverado 3500. So for the Silverado front hitch options, there's actually gonna be three of them that we'll be looking at. You may only see two here, but first we'll start with our Curt, then we have our Draw-Tite, and actually installed on the truck is gonna be the EcoHitch. Now, they all offer a few different things and part of that is gonna be the way that they mount. In fact, you can see that our EcoHitch here we're actually cutting out where the bumper or the license plate bracket goes and it's gonna live pretty high and that's gonna involve cutting out the front bumper. And you're actually gonna have this same look on the Draw-Tite, which is kind of great.
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