etrailer Rubber Hitch Cover for 2" Trailer Hitches - Qty 1
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etrailer Rubber Hitch Cover for 2" Trailer Hitches - Qty 1
Item # 22282
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Black rubber hitch cover protects your hitch receiver from dirt and debris when not in use. No pins or clips needed.
Features:
- Hitch cover protects your receiver from dirt and debris
- Cover is pushed into the receiver opening - no pins or clips needed to hold in place
- Rubber construction
Specs:
- Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
- Quantity: 1
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Today we're going to be taking a look at part number 22282. This is the etrailer.com rubber hitch cover for 2" hitches. It's made from a black rubber construction. It's going to have the etrailer.com logo in matching raised lettering right here on the front face. This is the designed for use with 2" by 2" square trailer hitches. The rubber cover is simply pushed into the receiver opening. It does not require any pins or clips to hold it in place inside the hitch.
Nice rubber construction so you can squeeze this end to get it to fit inside your hitch. It's going to provide that nice tight fit. Again, designed for 2" by 2" hitches. It's going to help prevent buildup of dirt and debris inside your hitch. It's also going to give your hitch a nice clean, finished look when you're driving down the road. We're going to go and take a measurement of the front face here.
Square design so we'll just do one measurement going straight across here. That's going to be about 3-1/8", so 3-1/8" by 3-1/8". That's at the front face. We're going to go ahead and show you how it installs inside of a hitch. We have a demo hitch here today that we can simply take our cover and place it in. This is a 2" by 2" opening.
You place it in there, give it a good push. It's going to provide that nice tight fit and seal up the opening of our hitch and give it a nice clean, finished look. That's going to do it for the today's review of part number 22282. This is the etrailer.com rubber hitch cover for 2" hitches. .
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Customer Reviews
etrailer Rubber Hitch Cover for 2" Trailer Hitches - Qty 1 - 22282
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (2206 Customer Reviews)
Black rubber hitch cover protects your hitch receiver from dirt and debris when not in use. No pins or clips needed.by: Bruce08/23/2023
Great product and fast delivery! Fits like a glove to my new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. To use with a KUAT bike rack.
by: Hillary06/30/2023
Package arrived in a timely fashion and the instructions were very easy.
by: Timothy 09/08/2023
Great quality, good installation instructions, good support. It was easy to install and solid (high quality). Installed on a 2023 Honda Passport Trailsport. I plan on using this initially for a bike rack (a Swagman rack that I like a lot ). I may also look to tow a light trailer in the future for camping.
This is my second hitch purchase from you guys and both experiences have been great and exceeded my expectations. Thank you!
by: Randy08/22/2023
I’m glad this 2” is available for the VW Gulf. This hitch is perfect for my uses. I like the low visibility and how solid it is. I tow a sailing kayak and transport 2 Ebikes frequently. The 2” hitch provides a sturdy connection for the Thule carrier. Couldn’t be more satisfied.
by: David11/06/2022
This is my second hitch purchase from e-Trailer. The hitch fits our 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid perfectly. I did the installation alone and had to use various means (blocks, tubs, straps) to hold it in place. Other folks recommended a second pair of hands. Probably a good suggestion. The hitch will allow us to add our bike rack and haul our bikes conveniently and safely.
by: Eric03/11/2023
semi hard rubber makes this cover fit nice and snug in the hitch receiver so that it will not fall out.
by: Luis 09/20/2023
It is a solid built hitch. Its a pwrfect fit for my 2019 Subaru forester. Just like the oem product if not much better because its a 2” which Subaru only has 1/4”. Easy to install with the step by step video.
by: Tom 06/21/2023
Perfect fit for the trailer hitch I recently bought from trailer.com and installed on my wife's 2013 Acura RDX. I had purchased a hitch, ball and mount, and wiring harness. They were VERY easy to install and fit like a glove. Looking forward to using it this summer!! Thank you, etrailer.com!
by: David09/02/2022
The quality of the trailer hitch is well constructed. Installed on a 2021 Toyota Hybrid Limited Highlander. Installation videos are great, didn’t take long to install. As other reviews have stated the lower panel requires very little modification to reinstall. Installation brochure shows to much plastic to cut, not necessary. The only disappointing/complaint I have is the foot sensor for the lift gate no longer functions, as I assume the hitch is blocking the sensor. Overall great product.
by: Rhoda08/17/2023
We’ve been very happy with our hitch and our hitch cover. The hitch cover is used throughout the year except when we load up our bikes. I have no regrets in the purchase we made.
by: Patrick 09/08/2023
These work perfectly in my three separate receivers. They look good and they offer a good protection. Wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one.
by: Jim 05/24/2023
This was for my 2022 Prius AWDe, XLE.
This EcoHitch is A high quality build with precision that was attested to when my Toyota Dealer’s service rep touted it too - when they completed the install in just about two hours. Great comfort to have the new car warranty intact, especially with the disassembly and reassembly necessary for the hitch. Thank you e-trailer for the install video too!
by: Cueball10/01/2021
Perfect fit. This will keep the gunk and junk out of the receiver. This gives it a clean look.
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I’ve had this product for a year and it’s done it’s job extremely well. It’s kept it’s shape and is not dry-rotting.
Cueball - 10/03/2022by: Mike06/02/2023
Ease of order competitive pricing and quick shipping made this a great item. Installation was as expected and quality and aftermarket fitment was spot on. Way better that other choices. It looks like it was factory installed without the factory price. Great job and thanks for the customer service follow up. Would order from etrailer.com again any day
by: Billy 08/10/2023
The hitch cover keeps out the debris and covers the hole perfectly. Satisfied with the product.
by: Chris H08/09/2023
Definitely worth the minimal investment! Really keeps the elements out of the hitch opening making for a clean hook up every time.
by: Eric10/07/2022
Everything worked as advertised on my 2014 CX-5. The installation video was key, very helpful!
by: Angela06/16/2023
It fit my 2" hitch perfectly. I bought it as a back up for when and if my Starwars cover didn't work out. I love both items from etrailer
by: Richard05/30/2023
DIY took about an hour on my 2018 Nissan Murano, which included tapping the nuts welded to the frame. In a couple of spots needed to be careful not to break the tap due to the close vicinity of exhaust brackets. Looks nice and was a perfect fit. Very happy with how it installed.
by: Armadillo05/04/2023
The level of organization and dependability of the entire etrailer operation is top notch. Nearly every product is described and demonstrated with emphasis on providing details. What i really like is they are not just representing a select few of products but their website is well organized and there are always more than one product that will meet my needs to select from. Best feature of all is they clearly list pricing whether for end user or for manufacturing customers. No games and with reasonable level of purchase, free ground shipping, and well protected shipping protection. Do business with these guys!
by: Gavin07/17/2023
The perfect fit and the condition of the cover is as good as new one year later
by: William 04/04/2023
Fits nicely in a 2 inch trailer hitch and adds a finishing touch when the ball mount isn't installed.
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