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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.
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.
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (75 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.Perfect fit for the Subaru Outback 2013. The instructions are a bit sparse, but this is the same as the Curt Hitch:so all the videos there work for this as well!
Quick tips:
1) The cut out in the fascia needs to be much deeper than 4.5". We had to unfit and fit the bumper 5 times trying to get it as close as possible - something close to 6". Furthermore, the instructions say it should be off center the center push pin tab, but in fact, it should be dead center!
2) You will need deep sockets (along with socket extension) to get to the bolts on the back. The bolts stick out quite a bit so it's not possible with normal sockets. We couldn't find a 14mm, so we opted for a 9/16th inch instead and that worked like a charm!
3) Plastic trim pry/removal tool is most essential.
Have not used the hitch yet, will post a review when I use it the first time.
Installed on a 2013 Subaru Outback
I ordered the trailer for my 2011 Subaru Outback and it was straight forward to install and works great. I put the car on some ramps on the back to make it easier to install. The instruction video was perfect and walked me through each step. Thank you for a great product.
Fast two-day delivery. I installed one very similar to this hitch receiver on my 2020 Subaru a few years back, so I knew the installation would be somewhat difficult. The 2016 Subaru Outback installation video was excellent and more detailed than the 2017 video. The hidden design is great, and definitely worth it. I now have a hitch receiver on each car, so if we are both on the go, we don't have to think about which car to leave for the other to hitch on the bike rack.
Haven't actually used the hitch yet but the quality seems very good and the instructions were adequate to get the job done. Getting the bumper cover back on was the hardest part of the job. Impact driver helps a lot with removing the bumper bolts, along with PB Blaster. Took 2 hours start to finish and the cut on the bumper cover was minimal. Very happy I went with this one over the ones that require removing exhaust components and drilling into the unibody.
Installing the hitch was more involved than I thought it would be. But, the installation video on the etrailer website was clear and super helpful.Took me about two hours start to finish. make sure you’re looking at the bumper panel the right way when you cut the notch for the recieve (whiops).
The first hitch wasn't welded correctly and didn't fit the vehicle. The replacement worked perfectly. Excellent customer service got the new hitch to me and they paid for a return shipping label.
Installation went very well on my 2014 Outback! Only thing I would mention is that the cutout for the hitch is dead center on the bumper, which other reviewers have mentioned as well. A 4" wide by 6" deep cutout did the trick for me.
This hitch for my Subaru Outback is constructed very well the holes lined up great the paint is perfect everything about wit spit on highly recommend this hitch. My wife and I installed this on June 21 took around 3hours we took our time the directions were perfect we cleaned everything behind the bumper when we took it off the install was very easy and the notching of the bumper I was worried but it ended up being easiest part just took a few extra minutes to make it look perfect. If your looking for a hitch for your Outback get it you won’t be disappointed at all I promise Thank you to etrailer for selling such a great product!
Already installed directions were easy to fallow hitch fit perfectly thanks
John
7/27/2024
Great
Installation was easier than expected. Just make sure you have a trim tool. Fit like it should.
Installation guide video was very helpful for DIY installation.
It looks great, very well made, can't wait to install it
Louis
10/28/2024
This receiver hitch is great, I had it professionally installed because I didnt want to take a chance on my wifes car, it works great and is a very sturdy hitch
The e-trailer hitch is solidly built and my mechanic had no issues installing it. The item was well packed and it arrived within a week of when it was ordered. Customer service was excellent as well!
Easy to install and very sturdy. The hardest part is getting the bumper cover back on the Subaru. It uses the existing hardware, so nothing extra is needed.
Perfect fit for my 2010 Subaru Outback. Over all between the instructions and videos the install went smoothly never had any @%$#&% slip out. Great product.
Top quality hitch that was very easy to install. I liked that a video about installing on my specific vehicle was available. My install easy.
Exactly as described. Install was very straightforward. I watched the video at least 10 times before starting. It took about 1:45 and I had no issues. The most tedious part was getting all the fasteners reinstalled. I did cut the notch deeper after reading the reviews. Thanks to all for the tips.
The hardest part about installing this hitch was removing the factory 1-1/4” hitch! Bolted up without issue.
Make sure to buy plastic connectors for the bumper cover… all of mine shattered when I removed it!
Shipped quickly and install was relatively easy, took maybe an hour and a half! Pro tip: take pictures of the bolts and plastic fasteners before you start removing the bumper, probably would’ve saved me a little more time putting it all back together. Highly recommend this hitch, and I look forward to many years of utility out of it!
Easy to install with the video. Great price for a great hitch.
I haven’t installed it yet, but WOW!!! Etrailer definitely knows how to ship heavy items in boxes… Heavy stapled cardboard box with the hitch pinned in by a stapled cardboard divider. Everything arrived in great condition. I am confident I won’t have any problems getting this hitch installed…
My order was processed promptly and delivered within three days of when I placed it. The hitch is in great shape. Very good service and information from etrailer!
Hitch came quicker than originally anticipated. It was protected well for shipment. Looks very nice with the matte black paint. Looks like very good quality and all welds look very clean and smooth. Hopefully the installation will go nice and smooth! Videos on etrailer web site are very helpful showing the installation. Thanks etrailer!
It was a couple three hours of work, partially because I'm a notoriously bad direction follower. The toughest part was getting all those plastic pop outs back in their holes and a couple of runs at cutting the proper notch from the bottom of the bumper fascia. All in all the completed hitch looks like it belongs there.
Web page was so easy to use and product suggested fit perfectly. Great web page, great customer service and quality products. A combo worth sticking with.
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Ritesh
8/1/2023
After a year and a few tows, its been working really well! I cant say how I know, but the emergency chain hooks are really strong Highly recommend this hitch.