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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.
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I watched your install video and then installed the hitch. It was pretty much just like the video. All the bolts lined up perfect! Didn’t even need to take little plate off, just pushed it back a little and slid the hitch in place. Easy -Peasy.
That’s why I bought the E-trailer hitch, I wanted it to fit.
It was necessary to drop the muffler. Also the factory bolts, that had to be removed, were so tight that I had to use a 1/2" impact with over 2' of extensions. The hitch is very heavy, which is good !
I kept saying it was so heavy but it was my injured shoulder “talking”. It was installed without removing the muffler… My friend just didn’t want to do that; and he had the tools and experience to accomplish the task.!! Thank you again.!!
Mike L.
1/14/2026
That's awesome Nancy! I'm glad to hear your install went well....
Installed on 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4DR. Install took under 15 minutes by myself. On our Jeep there was nothing to remove, and there was plenty of clearance around the muffler, so it did not have to be lowered. Simply hold it up, put the bolts in, and tighten it up. Flat black paint blends nice with matte bumper.
Installation was not nearly as easy and straightforward as I had expected. The 4 bolts only came with 3 washers. Luckily I had another though that worked. The muffler had to be disconnected to make room for the bolts and even then I had to use a hydraulic jack to lift and position the hitch to be able to get all 4 bolts through the holes. What I figured might take an hour or so to install ended up taking about 6 hours along with a lot of ingenuity and persistence.
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver is extremely well made and heavy duty. All the holes line up and the bolts are just the right size.
It's a great looking hitch and I would highly recommend this one for your Jeep.
Greg
7/10/2025
After a year of towing, the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver still looks new and working well
Glade I chose this instead of some of the cheaper models. This is made out of thicker steel. Took a whole 5 minutes to install. Looks great.
Lazer S.
11/25/2025
Glad you like it, Kevin! What are you going to be using it for?
Installation was easy without issue, hitch appears substantially more robust than the factory one.
Richard
10/31/2025
Great. It served its intended purpose then and still does today.
Quick shipping and a breeze to install!!
The trailer wiring was a good compliment to the trailer hitch receiver I installed. A little hard for an old guy with big hands , but the videos really helped.
Excellent product, poor installation instructions. I have included the photo of the part that had to be removed before I could install the hitch - despite emailing prior to purchase to ensure an exact fit, there was no instruction to remove that part. Once that part was removed, fit was perfect. No need to temporarily remove exhaust, despite recommendation in directions. The vehicle is brand new, Rubicon 4xe. I will only use the hitch for a bike or luggage carrier, but it is heavy duty and would handle more that the Jeeps towing capacity
Jenny N.
3/3/2022
I researched and found that there is install note that needs to be added to the manual. Some models may have existing bolts attaching a plate with weldnuts on it. The hitch will need to be slid inbetween the bracket and the mounting tube witht he factory hardware reinstalled, securing the hitch.
Thomas M.
2/24/2023
Product is working great - heavy duty enough to tow a 3,500 pound little camper. Towing limitation is the Jeep, not the hitch!
The order came on time. I didn’t get a chance to install it on my jeep yet, but it definitely is heavy duty.
Looks great and easy to install. Best thing is made in USA!!
I needed a hitch receiver that would fit my 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK and extend far enough that I could use by Kuat Sherpa 2.0 platform bike rack and clear the spare tire. This hitch worked perfectly and was an easy install.
Roger
10/12/2020
Exactly what I needed. I have used on many times and could not be more pleased with the hitch
So far so good! Works well, and so far hasn't shown any signs of rusting. It's tight ( which is a good thing) , and I had to ground off a bit of weld slag off the Jeep frame for fitment. ( not the hitches' fault). -1 star for not having any way to attach ( or even hang) the wiring harness..
Once I figured out the alignment of the bolts it was simple. The 2018 JL has two bolts and a bracket that are already there. U loosen, slide the hitch between the bracket. I reused the 2 stock bolts and used the 2 new bolts. Looks great! Total time for install about 40 mins with torque n the bolts. Havent used it yet but will let u know if there are any issues.
Victoria B.
8/14/2019
Some models will have existing hardware and a spacer installed in the hitch installation location. If your Jeep has these parts, you will want to remove the bolts and spacer, keeping the bolts for re-installation with the trailer hitch.
Wanted the 5k hitch for my 2018 Jeep JLU Sahara. Bolted on with little fanfare and was able to pull a 3k lbs cargo trailer. I probably won't pull the full 5k but having excess capacity is never a bad thing.
Gwendolyn Y.
4/1/2025
Hopefully the fanfare was followed up with a high-five for a job well-done :D
Easy install, but I would add, in the instruction video, that sometimes you might need to take an angle grinder or oscillating tool to shave off excess weld to get this hitch to fit. Otherwise easy plug and play.
Exact fit. Took about 30 minutes to put it on. Did not have to remove exhaust like someone mentioned. There was an existing bracket that the hitch needed to be wedged between the frame and the bracket but no big deal.
Very stout feeling. Install was a bit difficult, the muffler and one of the bolts were fighting for space to run the bolt through the frame. The instructions say to move the muffler, but I was able find enough give with some forceful persuasion to finally get the bolt through.
I read the reviews paying close attention to the fact that I had a Jeep Wrangler with the tire on the rear. I chose this one because it said it would fit and allow bike racks with the tire in place. Item arrived and I easily installed it with no effort at all. Nothing had to be removed unlike the instructions. The picture below is minutes after installation. My Thule 4-bike rack would not slide into place as it was not long enough of a mount which is contrary to what the description said. I reached out to etrailer and was told that I could purchase an extender for $XX dollars more than what I bought the mount for. I contacted a local trailer supply store that had an extender for a lot less money and now it works......
Fits perfect. There are two bolts in the frame that get used instead of the new bolts. Use two new bolts that come with the receiver and two existing bolts. Fast install in 20 mins with one person.
Great product. Nice Quality. Simple Bolt on and Torque Installation. As advertised. No Modifications needed. Did not have to drop the muffler. Could not have been easier. 30 Minutes start to finish.
Easy to install! Solidly made. Great va lue.
Received the hitch in the morning, we installed it that afternoon. After watching an installation video from the etrailer website, my husband installed the hitch on my 2020 Jeep Wrangler JLU. It took him about an hour to complete. We bought the extended length hitch. The product fit perfectly and no need to remove the muffler.
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Tim
3/24/2026
A year later and I’m very pleased with how the paint still looks brand new.