Recommended Hitch for a 2018 or 2019 Chevy Bolt EV

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Hi, I have a question on this 5 yr old thread. Draw-Tite vs EcoHitch Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2018 Chevy Bolt EVinch I saw DrawTight 24956class1 and ECOHitchclass2 have same specs: Tongue 200LB - TOW=2000LB I can pull the rear bumper fascia and 6 bumper bolts and hang the EcoHitch, sure,,,, But your Draw Tight install video is super clear that it takes an hour and is a dead easy install, so why spend half a day on the EcoHitch for the same specs and twice the price?? I have an old Saris 4 bike platform 2+2 that we used on Race Across America in 2021, I can mount it with E93YR hitch adapter. Road bikes are 20lbs each and this rack is 70lbs as a 4 bike, and 35lbs as a 2 bike. I think Im okay like this with draw tight 24956. What do you think , I definitely would NOT try four 50lb EBIKES like this with either rack. Thanks

asked by: Walt

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Hey Walt. The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch item # 306-X7359 is preferred because it has a 2" receiver over the Draw-Tite item # 24956 1-1/4" receiver. There's way more bike racks and cargo carriers that fit 2" hitches than there are that fit a 1-1/4" especially a class I 1-1/4" hitch. The weight capacity of the hitches is going to be limited to what your Bolt is capable of regardless.

Using a hitch adapter like the Trailer Hitch Adapter item # e93YR will reduce your hitches capacities by 50%. This is the same for all hitch adapters not just the item # e93YR. Your 2018 Chevy Bolt EV will now only have a 100 lbs weight capacity. Additionally, some/most bike racks prohibit this so you should verify that your model can be used with a hitch adapter.

If you ever plan on using your Saris bike rack in a 4 bike set up or upgrading your bike rack down the road, I recommend installing the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch item # 306-X7359 on your 2018 Chevy Bolt EV. This hitch has a 2" receiver which will work great with your Saris bike rack. It has a 300 lbs maximum tongue weight, however you will want to consult your Bolt's owner's manual and follow the listed tongue weight capacity.

Do you have a 2018 or 2019 Bolt? The hitches fit both years, I was just curious because your story said 2018 but you put 2019 into the fitguide.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Walt

8/9/2025

Jared, thanks, missed the hitched adapter being 50%, reduce tongue &:tow, , thanks, that is why I keep ordering from trailer. I'll place.my.order now for the 2" , , , my Bolt is 2019 , , the old thread was a 2018

Jerred H.

8/9/2025

@Walt You're welcome! Happy to help!

Answer 1

If you are wanting to use your 2" bike rack you will want to install the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7301 on your 2016 Mazda 6. Both the Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter #e43YR which will fit the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver…

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Answer 2

Hey Doug! The closest thing we have to what you're asking for is the 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Adapter item #e93YR. This has a 5" rise and most likely won't work for your Camry for the same reason what you're asking for…

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Answer 3

Hey Bob, the etrailer 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch hitch adapter part #e93YR that you referenced would work for you. This does cut the capacity of the hitch it is used with by 50 percent so you'd need to make sure that the OEM hitch of your RAV4 has…

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Answer 4

Thanks for the picture! The EcoHitch Trailer Hitch item #306-X7359 is confirmed to fit the 2023 Bolt EV. I checked with EcoHitch, the cut in your Bolt's trim will be made below the rear light in your bumper. I have attached a couple of pictures…

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Answer 5

I do have an option for you but there are unfortunately only class I, 1-1/4" trailer hitch options for a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta which is the case for a lot of these smaller sedans since they are not designed for heavy duty pulling or hauling. I…

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Answer 6

Hey Pam, so the highest rated 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch hitch adapters we offer have a 350 lb tongue weight capacity like with the part #e43YR for a straight adapter or the part #e93YR for one with a rise built into the shank. You have to keep in mind…

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Answer 7

I do see your Aventon Level 2 bike has a weight of 54lbs. Since you are using the Curt Receiver #C12490 on your 2013 Scion xB and being a 1-1/4" receiver I recommend the Yakima OnRamp #Y28DJ as it can support bikes up to 66lbs each and has a…

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Answer 8

Hi Richard, Using a hitch adapter will reduce your trailer hitch's capacity by 50% and the use of an adapter isn't always allowed depending on the bike rack. You'll want to first check with the bike rack manufacturer if they allow for an…

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Answer 9

Hey Rachel, few things here. First off, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" #C12184 does indeed need the stabilizing strap #18050 on non-trailered loads like a bike rack to add in support. And to answer your other…

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Answer 10

I would discourage the use of an adapter for use of 2 inch accessories in 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receivers. The reason is that the adapter places the carrier farther away from the rear of the vehicle and hitch, creating additional torque that 1-1/4…

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Answer 11

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter - 1-1/4" (Class II) to 2" #C45785 does not come with a hitch pin. If you are in need of a hitch pin for the 1-1/4" end of the receiver, that is the #5200. For the 2" receiver end, that is…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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