EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

Looks great, had some difficulty placing the underbody plastic panel on the driver side back on due to the length of the bolts (see attached picture 5899). I had to remover and re-insert them from outside inward so the length of the bolt went towards the spare tire (it does not hit it), Overall looks great and will see how it handles towing my small trailer. 732601

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Works well used it for trailer and bike rack

Patrick H - 12/17/2020

by: John10/17/2021

Kia Sorento

Best looking hitch for the Kia Sorento hands done, including the OEM one. Only part you see us the receiver, just as described. I appreciate etrailers exceptional service and video guides, this hitch installed just as recommended/instructions in their video and the directions. I use it to haul Kuat bike rack, fyi. Etrailer is my go-to place for hitches, this being the 3rd different model I've gotten over the years. Thanks again! 1181931

1st; I'd like to thank Adam...changed hitch for custom hitch...thought it was going to be a problem...Adam made it easy. Parts arrived the next day...unbelievably fast !!!!!! At the moment, my garage is tied up...working on old chevy. try to get to hitch this weekend.....and we'll see how that goes. Maybe by next week Looks like an easy installation. Until then It's been great doing business with etrailer. I would recommend . 990143

Great product and the sales rep was Excellent to talk to, best hitch for the Sorento since everything is up and out of sight, no bars below the bumper.Fast shipping as well. Thanks. 659204

Very happy with my stealth hitch! Well made and sturdy for my towing needs. Great fit and look on my suv and easy to install. Appreciate the quick turn around with my order and service from the etrailer team. Thank you very much! 779214

by: Catherine04/29/2020

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I've had the EcoHitch on my vehicle now for about a year (and about 30,000 miles - I commute 200 miles to work each day). My goal was to continue to use my Thule Vertex Bike Rack. It does work with that rack, perfectly. It seems pretty robust (I've been able to step on it when I had to clear some heavy snow off the roof of my car) and after a year, I haven't had to make any adjustments. I think it blends into the car nicely. And, it did not impact my gas mileage (~40 mpg highway). I will say - I found out almost instantly that this will change the way you drive the vehicle (at least in Colorado) because it takes very little to bottom out. I've left some grooves in friends' pavement after backing out of driveways and I have hit coming in to parking lots, going over speed bumps, and if there are any drainage ditches that have a steeper angle. Add the bike rack - I've hit that pretty good too (thankfully, not with the bike). To fix this issue, I decided earlier this year to lift the back end of the car by having the towing springs installed to lift the clearance by about 2". They get installed in May, so I'll update this to see if that resolves the bottoming out on the hitch. I didn't originally rate this product because honestly I was so angry at how poor the installation went. The instructions were difficult to follow (complicated by how I then found corrected instructions online) and I was sent the wrong bolts (<-- if that had been my only problem, no biggie. My friend Ace Hardware is just down the street). Something I felt should take maybe a day if I was super careful ended up taking 2 because the instruction mixup (I put the hitch on twice. Second time was able to install my bumper again too. Ha). Despite my installation woes - I think this is a great product for the car. I really hope the towing springs solve my bottoming out (I'm not looking to be an SUV - just be able to pull into my parking lot at work with the bike rack on the vehicle ha). 790012

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So Ive had the hitch on with the towing springs installed for about a year now and what a difference! I havent hit the hitch or bike rack since installing the towing springs, and I took it up into the mountains several times last summer. The hitch has been solid and sturdy, works perfectly with my bike rack and I think it blends in with the vehicle pretty well. I recommend, but also recommend thinking about the towing springs if you decide to install the hitch on this vehicle.

Catherine - 05/01/2021

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In general I do like the hitch and would give it 5 starts. But there are a few problems: a) It's not 100% compatible with the 2019 Golf R b) The instructions that I found for trimming the bottom part of the bumper are not correct either. The compatibility issue is related to the mounting bolts. The 2019 Golf R in the US comes with blind spot monitors. The sensors are mounted at the rear corners of the car and use the impact bar bolts to mount. On the driver side that's not a problem, since they just get "sandwiched" under the mounting bolts. But on the passenger side they use bolts with threads on both sides and get mounted to the skinnier end (see pictures). Yet, the mounting HW kit for the hitch does not come with those screws - which basically means you are screwed. Technically you are not supposed to use the factory screws and you can't use the screws that come with the hitch. Regarding the trimming instructions - the cutout has to be at least 4" wide and also at least half an inch deeper than the drawings that were posted here. Also, when you install it don't use a ramp like I did, use stands so that the wheels are hanging off the car - that'll give you more room when dealing with the screws in the wheel well. I used a car jack to lift the car up a bit so that I can get in there... 775245

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After a year Im still very happy with the hitch. Im using it at least every other weekend with my Küat Sherpa bike rack. And I have not had any problems with the hitch.

Hagen - 04/07/2021

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Fits perfectly, and was not too hard to install. I waited a little while to review this so I could test it out, make sure there was no long term issue. When installing, one of my bolts holding the tow bracket on broke loose of its weld,and required that I cut the bolt off,which was not too difficult, but be aware and be ready to do this as it is a possibility. Tows my new trailer very well. I found a 6" rise did the trick for me, though that may vary based on your trailer. The most I have towed is about 700lbs, though it feels capable of far exceeding that. I would be cautious of not exceeding the tongue weight though, as the car is a unibody design. The instructions are not the best, and you will need to widen one of the holes for the rectangular spacer to fit. There is a good [online] video out there that shows this very well 786529

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One year later, working great. Ive towed as much as 1400, and though I can feel it, the car pulls it no problem. Well worth the investment

Jeremy R - 04/27/2021

by: Sean05/22/2020

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Love this hitch! minimal appearance, looks factory installed. the etrailer install video was/is fantastic. my buddy and I planned the afternoon for it and were both surprised we were done in less than 2 hours. and we took our time! I highly recommend this hitch and definitely watch the video - it was very helpful. 801879

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Excellent! I love this hitch and recommend it to any Subaru owner.

Sean - 05/24/2021

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The installation of the hitch on my '17 AllTrack was fairly straight forward with a couple of caveats. The Instructions did not address the parking sensors on the sides, or the harness plug behind the bumper cover. There was also considerably more trimming required than what was referenced in the instructions, both width, and depth. The instructions covered both their 1 1/4" and 2" receivers. Finally, there was no tool list in the instructions. Thankfully etrailer had a comprehensive video on how to do it that I was able to follow along with. Total time from start to finish, including jacking the rear of the car up and taking the wheels off, and polishing my exhaust tips, was just over two hours. The craftsmanship of the hitch is great and if the instructions were more clear I would have given it five stars. 762532

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I have used the hitch extensively for hauling mountain bikes all over kingdom come. It has performed flawlessly. I continue to be very happy with my purchase.

Brett - 03/03/2021

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Hitch is excellent quality, fit my 2010 Prius almost perfectly and installation was technically very easy. I'd recommend heeding the advice to mark where you're trimming the fairing before removal as it doesn't appear to be dead center once removed. Besides a few of the 10 year old brittle bumper clips breaking, installation was as easy as the two other hitches I've installed. It fits almost snug against the bottom of the bumper, my rack hasn't bottomed out on anything yet amazingly, ends up being fairly close to the rear axle. 749484

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Flawlessly. Ive left my rack installed the past year with zero issues. Totally worth the extra cost for the 2 rather than fooling around with adapters, completely solid.

David - 02/11/2021

by: Neil05/28/2021

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Very pleased with this purchase. The vehicle design (2018 Nissan Leaf SL) makes hitch installation tricky, but this hitch comes with everything needed to make it as easy as possible. It includes all the required hardware and a fish to help get the bolts through the frame. There are helpful videos out there to learn how to install it. Looks great (and mostly hidden) when installed. You have to make a small cutout in an underbody panel but that's not at all visible unless you're looking under the car. 1048985

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This is great for my Subaru Impreza hatchback. I was worried because the car is so low, but the hitch doesn't stick down too far, it's great. I use it for my Thule Helium Platform 1 bike rack... The whole thing is just what I wanted. I even went over a big dip in the road and no scraping. 819567

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This has been a perfect experience. Id been worried the hitch might hit ground on bumps, but knock wood it hasnt yet. Its now easy to install my bike rack, which I also love.

Heather - 06/23/2021

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I had my mechanic install this, and while it took him 3 hours because of the special wiring needed for a Nissan Leaf, the end result is beautiful. I am super pleased with this hitch and would recommend it to anyone comfortable putting a hitch on a Leaf. 831089

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I love it. I use this almost daily with my little utility trailer. I couldnt be happier.

Paul O - 07/12/2021

by: Thomas04/20/2021

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This is an excellent hitch. It bolts to Prius with not too much difficulty and is mostly hidden behind the bumper. The main reason I like it so much is that it is a full size class III hitch which can be used with the majority of bike racks and other hitch accessories. I also use it to pull a small utility trailer. Who needs a gas guzzling pickup truck? 1017056

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I originally had the Curt class III hitch, but it hangs to low and the draw bar would scrape on some hills around my house. I bought this as a replacement because the ground clearance is almost 2 inches higher. The actual hitch fits tight to the body and seems well built. It didn't come with the installation hardware, but that was delivered about a week later. etrailer had to get hardware from eco hitch. The main issue with this product is rust. After three weeks of being installed, I had alot of surface rust. I reached out to eco hitch to find out why. They said there warranty doesn't cover rust and recommended steel wool and paint, but, I could send pictures for review. I never heard back. They have an option on their site for custom powder coating, but the the stock coating is terrible. This hitch is twice as much as the Curt and doesn't appear to be corrosion resistant at all. If you go with this hitch, prior to install, paint it. With no warranty to speak of, I now have to uninstall the hitch and paint the hitch, and reinstall. I have had 4 hitches from hidden hitch and Curt, but never seen anything rust the fast. Eco hitch should be embarrassed by the quality of the coating and lack of support. 973320

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Just finished installing this a few moment ago and I have to say that it really looks good on our 2014 Outback 3.6R. The low profile of the receiver barely extends beyond the line of the mufflers. I dont think it will be as much of a consideration when backing into a parking stall as other systems that I have seen. There were minor issues that I ran into with the install, so it took me about 3 hours to get this mounted at home with no extra help. I also decided to do the bumper removal method. I felt comfortable removing the trim, and it had the added bonus of giving me more room to work. If you dont have an extra set of hands to help align the hitch to the bolts, you can use a ratchet strap thrown around the hinges for the rear hatch. Hook into the loops where you normally place your trailer chains and take up the weight of the hitch. This will allow just enough support so you can have both hands to start aligning the bolts to the hitch. Lastly, I decided to torque everything down and suspended the muffler before I reattached the bumper bar and trim. The part that was the most difficult for me was getting the dual exhaust remounted onto the rubber bungs. I ended up having to grind off about 3/4-1 inch of the rearmost post on the muffler to get it back into the bung hole. I look forward to pulling a trailer and seeing how everything holds up down the road. 683375

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This hitch has done wonders for us in terms of being able to haul things around. We used it to tow a trailer across the country last year when the other half got a new job back home. The car and hitch combination made this all possible. We have also purchased a cargo tray to help move extra gear when we cant take up more room in the car for camping trips. If you are looking to get this, or any hitch system for an outback, I recommend also getting an adjustable ball mount, and some helper springs. It may stiffen up the ride, but youll reduce the risk of scraping the bottom of your car or whatever you may be towing.

Lincoln C - 09/26/2020

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First of all, it's no joke that they meant it will take 2+ hours for the installation. My took 3 hours to be exact, I am grateful for the video instruction. Because the paper version is in B/W, so it's hard to make out what the picture is pointed to. And it would be great the instruction can include an exact measurement of where to cut on the bumper, and not just find a mid point to mark. But all in all, it was a great buy and everything fits like a glove and it is solid like a rock. Have not had time to test the hitch with load yet, but I'm pretty sure it will handle the job with ease. 1084068

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Nice, heavy & quality feel. Needed a 2" hitch for my Kia Soul to accommodate a heavy bike rack & older heavy trail bikes. I didn't want to buy a smaller hitch & use an adapter. 793127

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Works great. Not used for towing but handles my heavy bike rack very well.

Stuart - 05/07/2021

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The EcoHitch of TorkLift fits perfectly on my Honda Clarity 2019 (see the picture). It leave the bottom of the car free clearance, just the 2 inch hitch housing sticks out. I recommend it strongly ! 1093638

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The end result came out great!!! I love how it’s hidden behind the bumper. It looks super clean. I got this hitch so in cab transport my bikes around easier. 2013 Honda Civic SI 1122196

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by: Gavan05/03/2021

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After watching a video of how to install it, and orienting myself with the underside of the vehicle (Nissan Leaf), the instillation went without "a hitch". There were a few times of returning to the video, but pretty straight forward. I can't remember the time it took, but I would say under two hours from start to finish.. including cutting the plastic shroud on the underside of the vehicle for the hitch to fit/stick out the back. It is VERY solid! I use the hitch strictly for a heavy 4 bike rack, and it supports it quite easily. I would highly recommend this product and etrailer.com! They had the best price by far for this hitch, and delivery was quick! 1028143

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by: Michael P.09/14/2019

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Great product, fast shipping, super easy to install; there are videos that walk you through the install process every step of the way. The hitch fits perfectly behind the bumper. I use the hitch for a tandem bicycle rack. I have a friend that also has a VW sportwagen and tows a camping trailer. 703808

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Great, still functioning as expected. Holds a bike rack and a tandem bike perfectly. Another friend of mine uses it to tow a small camper. Easy to install.

Michael P - 09/18/2020

Review from a similar Hidden Hitch in Trailer Hitch

Hitch seems like it is decently made and fits well with only some minor trimming on the bottom of the diffuser. The instructions are pretty crappy and if you have park assist then you’ll have to re-use some of the factory hardware which is borderline too short for 100% confidence as far as strength goes. It seems like with just a little effort on improving the install instructions with pictures or schematics that are actually legible and some updated hardware then this hitch would be an A+ 1111478

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by: Evan05/30/2021

Review from a similar Hidden Hitch in Trailer Hitch

Great product. Well made. Fast shipping. Installation was fairly simple although I did have to purchase a tool or two to install. Probably could have even used some additional tools to make installation easier but was able to manage without-just took a bit longer. I installed without help but an extra set of hands would have made things easier. Go easy on the pegs holding the bumper facia-very brittle. Perfect for use with Saris bike rack. No ground clearance issues yet with the bike rack. 1051595

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