Can Bike Rack Be Locked to EcoHitch Stealth Hitch with Removable Hitch Opening

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Considering this vs. the Curt for the 2inch on my 2018 crosstrek. I like that I dont need to drill holes and it can be tucked away when not used, however what concerns me is the way it attaches to the beam. I understand it uses a big bolt to secure the unit, but there seem to be no way of preventing someone to slide under the bumper and unbolt the big bolt and walk away with my bike rack. Please advise.

asked by: Jansen

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The EcoHitch Stealth part # 306-X7365 setup is a bit unique, most thieves would not know that there's a hitch pin bolt that secures the lower portion to the beam of the hitch. It would be out of plain sight so they wouldn't know it was like that unless they were familiar with this hitch and happened to have the correct size wrench on them.

One way to combat this would be to use a cable like part # e98891 through the bike frame and then to the safety chain loops of the hitch.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 4

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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Answer 5

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 6

Hello Mike, thanks for reaching out. We do offer a few different hitches for the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, the Curt #C22MJ, the Draw-Tite #76209 and the EcoHitch #EH57CR. All 3 of these hitches place the receiver in virtually the same position beneath…

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Answer 7

Hey Jerit, congrats on the new car. We've got a couple of hitches that fit the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness. The etrailer Trailer Hitch item #e98912 is going to be the most affordable option. This custom fit class III hitch has a 2"…

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Answer 8

Hello Charles, Great question. The only difference between the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" #e25TR, and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C67JR is the…

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Answer 9

Hello David, great question. So, there is a chance that you will have to enlarge the access holes for the both the etrailer #e98912 hitch and the EcoHitch #306-X7365. Both hitches come with the same size spacers. The picture below will help…

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Answer 10

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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