Is Lock Needed for Lower Hitch Opening of EcoHitch Stealth Hitch

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Can the hitch mount be locked to the vehicle?

asked by: Richard

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While there isn't a locking pin for the lower portion of the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH84GR the good news is this won't be a high-theft item at all for a few reasons. Most people would not assume that it comes off as it appears like a standard hitch, even if they knew it came off they'd have to have the correct size wrench on them to remove it, and even if knew it wouldn't really be of much value to anyone. This is a super specific application which the likelihood of someone needing this exact part would be very slim.

Let's say though that you had a nice bike rack and bikes in the hitch opening and you wanted a way to prevent people from stealing the hitch opening and the rack/bikes. What you could do is run a cable lock like part # e98891 through the bike frames and then to the safety chain loops on the main body of the hitch.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hello David, Thanks for writing in! I am happy to help you get the right setup for carrying your bikes and towing your sailboat. It sounds like you are out there enjoying life the right way. It looks like you already found the hitch I would…

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Answer 2

Hey Thomas, we have the Curt trailer wiring harness part #C56040 that is a fit for your 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness and would be what you'd need to start with for trailer wiring. This is a 4-way so to convert it to a 7-way and wire up a…

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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 4

Hey Chris. The Trailer Mate Trailer Hitch item #TMT94FR weighs 25 lbs. It has been confirmed to fit the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. The bottom of the receiver sits 11-1/2" above the ground. It has a 1,500 lbs towing capacity and 150 lbs maximum…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Hey Mike, great question! The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver #391TES317 doesn't have provisions for safety chains because it's designed to be used only for cargo applications like a bike rack or cargo carrier. If you're wanting the…

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Yes. The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver #EH84GR has safety chain loops on the downward tube that the receiver will insert into. Since it sounds like you'll be towing, you will also need a wiring harness, ball mount and hitch ball. For…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Answer 12

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