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This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.
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Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
At etrailer.com 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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very easy to install and fits just right
The product is top notch quailty and design. I love that the main unit doesn't protrude past the rear bumper. Hidden Hitch just like it's name. Directions were very accurate and easy to following. I would recommend this to all.
The worst choice of hitchCompared to the OEM and Curt hitches, the Hidden hitch is crudely made by bending the square bar to pass over the tail pipe, and has a thin flat black spray finish rather than glossy powder coat.
I returned it to get a Curt hitch. But the OEM hitch is even better than the Curt, as it preserves the tie-down function, retains the better OEM muffler hanger, and includes a wiring harness with special grommet to come out of the spare tire well instead of hang over the bumper.
Product is great. Service was exceptional. Thanks
Wonderful experience from A-Z I am Hitched with this company ;)
arrived as described and installed in less than an hour. very well done indeed!
Can't wait to tow something.Bought this for our 2006 Forester. Installation was a snap, took about 45 minutes (with air tools). Everything fit perfect. Also got the 4 pin wiring kit which was easy to install. Solidly built, nice looking and rated almost twice what the car is rated for so I'm looking forward to getting our tent trailer. Of course, now I have to learn how to back up a trailer...
Product seems excellent, the installation went exactly according to the video and was not difficult at all. Thanks.
Very easy installation. It took me about 45 minutes to install by myself. Online video was extremely helpful.
This product really is a 'hidden hitch'. It fits neatly under the forester with only the receiver showing. The entire process took about an hour on a 2002 S. The online video was very helpful and enabled my 14 year old son to do most of the work!
The draw-tite hitch went on in about an hour and 15 min, the bolts were a little rusty. The hitch showed up in good shape and in a timely matter.
Product was exactly as described, delivery was quick (in fact, quicker than promised), and customer service was outstanding!
Hitch was delivered ahead of schedule and took less than 50 minutes to install. Very neat installation.
99 Subaru Forester
Thanks!! Frank
Great ProductWorks great and you can hardly see the hitch.
As indicated, it was a bit of work to install.
Looks better than the factory hitch and is a LOT cheaper.
Online support sold me.Solidly built product. Easy to install. What sold me though was the "how to" online video. The video helped make the install a breeze. I was like I had done this countless times before. The muffler only had to be loosened, not lowered to get the hitch in place.
Surprisingly easy to install!The installation was pretty easy and the staff at etrailer was great to work with! They were very with me when I had a question about the installation. I would definitely do business with them again and the SHIPPING WAS FREE!
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I dont know about the product yet because I have not installed it but the service from etrailer was great. The information provided on their site sealed the deal especially the video instruction. They also made good with their low price promise in a timely manner.
Beautiful hitchGreat hitch. Easy to install (having to drop the exhaust for my Forester was a bit of a hassle, though), good price, and great service and delivery through eTrailer.com. Would never buy a hitch from anywhere else.
Excellent PurchaseI purchased this 2 years ago and used it when I borrowed a trailer from a friend. Installation instructions were great. Very please with this hitch. I have a Subaru Forester and the only part of teh hitch you see is the 1 1/4" receiver.
THE WIRE HARNESS WAS INSTALLED IN SECONDS, THE HITCH WAS INSTALLED IN LESS TIME THAT WAS MENTION I AM SO GLAD FOR THE INTERNET OR I WOULD HAVE SPENT UPWARDS OF $600.00 WITH THE ITEMS IF I PURCHASED THEM LOCALLY. AND I GOT THEM IN A FEW DAYS OFTER ORDERING THEM!!!!!! SO THANK YOU KATE AND E-TRAILER EMPLOYEE'S AND I ALWAYS WILL DO BUSINESS WITH YOUR COMPANY!!!!!!!!!!!
THANKS TONY D. IN VERMONT USA
The Draw-Tite hitch is robust, well designed, and easier to install than the one I purchased elsewhere for my previous Forester. The wiring harness was as easy as plugging in a mobile phone charger. It, too, seems very well made, with plenty of slack for adjusting the length of the harness for different length trailer harnesses. The purchase experience was quick and very easy! Thanks, etrailer!!
Hitch was easy to install using only a hand socket set. I did apply WD40 to all bolts the day before and had no issue with frozen bolts. It does help to have a support and second set of hands to position the hitch in place. Hitch is sturdy and fits exactly into the Subaru bolt holes. Works very well with our bike rack.
Etrailer delivery was very quick...ordered Fri mid-day and had the hitch installed by Monday night. Have ordered several items from etrailer and all were delivered well-packaged and fast.
Item 36311 installed on 2006 Subaru Forester: Exc experience. Etrailer communications were frequent throughout the process. Product delivered in very resonable time and was packaged well. Installation was simplified due to the excellent instructional video on etrailer website. The only additional tool needed was a torque wrench - which can be had at your local Walmart for 30 bucks. Hitch looks marvelous and only the receiver mount is visible. Overall a very pleasant experience. Quality product and great service. Will definately do business with this company again - and will recommend to my friends!
Great product, easy install. Took more than hour for me, because I had my neighbors distracting me. All in told about an hour an half. I did discover one trick. We use the help of a floor jack to hold up the hitch as we put the bolts in. It was a big help with jack doing all the work of holding the hitch place.
A 19 mm socket is required not listed on the installation paperwork also the muffler has to be lowered from the passenger side holder it went on well the holes were aligned accurately a 19 mm wrench is needed for the canister bolt
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Leon
4/21/2025
It has met and exceeded expectations, very satisfied