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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: 4.8 out of 5 stars (816 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.I purchased the hitch to mount a bike carrier on my 2014 Honda CRV. I am very happy with the purchase. The installation was easy thanks to the excellent documentation and outstanding video with all the details as to the bolt and fastener dimensions and locations.
I am 70 years old, just retired from a Field Service Engineer job with ASML and installed the hitch by myself without jacking up the rear of the CRV and only using the CRV tire-changing jack to lift the hitch. I put the hitch on the shipping box with the opening facing back and put the jack inside the box about 1/2 way toward the drivers side and then jacked that side up. (see first picture) The box kept the hitch fairly level, wouldn't slip down and off the concrete (I kept myself off the concrete using a rug). Then I lifted the drivers side of the hitch up and started the two bolts on that side. Then I took the shipping box out, jacked up the hitch on the drivers side to within 1/4" and then screwed in those two bolts. Everything fit perfectly per video and I had no issues with corroded bolt holes due to California conditions, also U-bolts fit fine did not overlap as previous reviewers had experienced. Overall great !!
Third time ordering hitches from etrailer, second time for CRVs. Always a perfect fit. The YouTube videos are a big plus and highly recommended to watch prior to install. I always save the cutout and reinstall via zip ties.
Third time ordering hitches from etrailer, second time for CRVs. Always a perfect fit. The YouTube videos are a big plus and highly recommended to watch prior to install. I always save the cutout and reinstall via zip ties.
Great quality hitch receiver for a good price. The installation instructions and pieces were either lost in the mail or lost by the shop I took it to for installation. I called the customer service team at etrailer for replacements and they were extremely responsive & helpful - they promptly sent me the replacement parts with no charge.
Not my first purchase of a trailer hitch receiver from etrailer and I am very satisfied again from start to finish. Fast shipping and a top end product. I am old (75) and not tremendously handy and I installed it on my Honda CRV in about an hour. Great etrailer
video on YouTube helped. Highly recommend this company and product.
The hitch arrived promptly, and well packaged. I have a 2013 CRV which have the nuts welded into the frame which I thought would make for a quick installation. I only cut 3 sides of the plastic underbody, and then cleaned the screw holes with the brush. Went to test fit the bolts and the muffler side nuts were totally rusted. Tried the brush some more, no luck. Tried a dental pick, no luck. Finally my son used a Dremel with a small wire brush and was able to get both muffler side nuts cleaned. I finally could hand thread all the bolts into the nuts. Once this was completed it only took 20 minutes to install the hitch. We did use the U bolt and nuts bolted to the tow hook to hold the hitch while we bolted it to the frame. It took us 2 1/2 hours, 90% was cleaning the rust from the welded nuts.
I will be securing the cut flap with some aluminum stock and pop rivets, as I feel the duct tape will fail over time.
Note: the two flange nuts for the tow hook are to wide and over lap, so I can't get one flush against the hitch. I plan on replacing 1 or both with grade 8 nuts, washers and lock washers. Waiting for a reply from customer service.
Steve A.
6/22/2021
Its been 1 year and the hitch is still looking good. I havent replaced the nuts used on the tow hook. Im only transporting 2 bikes so Im not to worried.
This is my third time ordering from etrailer.com and they always provide a great experience. The hitch came exactly as expected with no issues. I watched the installation video several times and then went to work. Everything they said in the video was exactly as expected. No surprises at all. I even used some of the tips from the other reviews to make the installation even better (I didn't cut out the entire piece from the under-panel, just cut it on three sides, folded it back, attached the bolts to the frame and the folded the under-panel right back into place). The CR-V looks GREAT with the new hitch. My daughter will now be able to load her own bikes and leave the other car to us! Kudos to etrailer!
Brad E.
5/16/2021
It works great! My daughter loves it and it is easy for her to use! Installation was easy from looking at the online videos. I even used the trick of not cutting the entire hole off, but instead tucked it back and then used Gorilla Glue duct tape to hold it back in place.
Easy to install. Installed on a 2012 Honda CRV the only tip I can offer is buy a plug tap to clean up the vehicle-side nuts which were a little dirty/rusty on my vehicle. Otherwise the product was a proper fit and simple to install.
Received hitch a day earlier than promised. Installed on a 2016 Honda CRV. Removed rear trim and hangers for muffler. Cut trim to clear left bracket and installed both trim and hitch together. A little more difficult but it looks great! This is the second hitch I have installed from etrailer, both were great! Including photos of cutout and install.
Brian
8/13/2021
Have used to haul my two bikes all over the place! Works great! Finish still looks great, it’s holding up fine.
Hitch has worked great so far (bike rack). Installation went smooth except for CRV body holes needed a little work prior to attaching hitch. After one year there is barely any rust showing as I saw that might be occurring but so far that is not seen.
Love the etrailer.com 2" receiver i bought. 4 hours of hell to install in my garage, but look at me now! the thing works great for my mountain bikes, and i can use it for trailer, or other hitch mount tech. perfect.
Steve
5/27/2021
Very well. No problems, rock solid.
Fit perfectly! I installed it easily, took about an hour for a 72 year old. Biggest issue was rusted mounting holes. I had to clean them out with a tap.
Victoria H.
11/12/2024
Way to get the job done quickly John!
Good quality hitch. I installed it by myself. Used shipping box to support it. Easy install. Would have been a little easier with a helper. Took about an hour. Make sure you clean the threads well with a wire brush.
This is a sturdy hitch receiver. I think it looks discrete when not in use, and works well when it is. After one New York winter there is only minor surface rust forming on areas that contact the hitch and safety chains.
Hitch came quick , fit great but had to purchase tap in order to install. Holes were a little rusty,couldn’t thread in bolts with out it. Maybe you could include them in your kit. The last hitch I bought from you for a Toyota I had to do the same thing. Otherwise good product.
Fast shipping and the product looks in great shape. I already had great experience with etrailer.com.
Love the hitch. Easy install on rav4. Looks good.
the entire process of ordering to receipt went as it should. i have used the hitch 3 times since purchase and it performed as it should. thank you for a pleasant purchasing experience and good product.
This is the second etrailer Hitch for a CRV that I have purchased in the last 10 years: first for my 2002, now for my 2016 CRV. I am so happy with the strength of the hitch, and the fit with my CRV. Also, the installation videos are spot on! The hitch is heavy duty, but nothing that one adult and a 12 year old boy cannot handle, and without lifting the car either! (Also, as the video explained, there was no need to remove the underside mud shield to make needed cut; a sharp utility knife works fine.
Arrived quickly. Fit exactly right. Instructions complete and accurate. Videos excellent for showing how to do it. I’ll buy more stuff from e trailer.
One of holes required filing to line up before bolt would go in. Removing and refitting plastic panel under trunk is tricky…
Purchased a good quality trailer hitch for my 14 Honda CRV. Overall satisfied with the product. Would buy from them again
Simple installation, effective device that couldn't work any better!No complaints!!
The product is good and the fit was correct. There were some scratches from shipping or manufacturing? If I didn't have the deadline at the time... and if this wasn't going under my vehicle, where it gets scratched and dirty anyway... I would have asked for a replacement. As such... it got installed and worked great for simple bike rack or cargo carrier. My only issue was cleaning the rusty threaded holes... but that's not anybody's fault except the PA winter, salty roads!
This product was easy to install and looks great on the car.....it looks "OEM". I purchased it to add a tow/receiver option to a vehicle that I was taking to our vacation home to keep there. Bike rack, small trailers and some receiver mounted transport accessories work perfectly with this product. I will never pay the $700-$1,000 that I have paid in the past for an OEM product when I purchase a vehicle again. If you have 90 minutes, the right tools and half a brain, you can do it!
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One-person V.
3/11/2024
After 1 year the product is still working fine. Im happy, no issues