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Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.
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Tech Tip
No drilling required for installation , Exhaust must be temporarily lowered for installation
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (379 Customer Reviews)
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.The service from eTrailer and the price is always the best around. This is the fifth hitch I have ordered from them and it has always been a great experience. The only issue I have had is that two of the hitches got dropped in shipping and bent. Unfortunately you can't tell it until the bolt holes don't line up under the car. In both cases I was able to simply use a floor jack to spread the ends back the 1/4 inch needed, but it just adds some annoyance. I love eTrailer prices and their service!
Super easy to install and did it in about 45 mins without lifting the vehicle. Don't recommend that but show's you how simple both the hitch design and the Prius (2015) design is. Instructions provided is simple to follow and video links on the website helped.
I bought this hitch after watching the online videos by etrailer detailing the installation. They make it look a lot easier to install than my experience, but i was not using a lift and had never done it before. The price on this hitch was very good and it was shipped very quickly. It beat the tools that I ordered from another online retailer to do the install, in fact. The packaging was good as well, and protected the hitch. I included a picture of my installation, which admittedly does not show very much, but its a win for me. The hardest part of installation was dealing with the exhaust bracket. I plan on purchasing a bike rack and a cargo rack in the near future, maybe even a small trailer.
One year later and I'm very happy with this. I brought it to [a shop] and it was installed within a couple hours Works great. Shipping was fast and easy. I bought a 2nd hitch later in the year for our other vehicle from etrailer.com, since it was so easy the first time around.
Watch the whole installation video first, that helps a lot! You will need an extension on your socket wrench to get at the bolts, so have one handy. Tin ships to cut and peel back the heat shield above the exhaust pipe are also good to have. It took me about an hour and a half to do by myself, an extra set of hands could have shortened that by 20 - 30 minutes. Solid hitch, looks great on the car (not too obtrusive), I am very happy!
Love it! This trailer hitch allows an upright bike rack to attach, with the addition of an adapter, to our hatchback style Prius. It is much sturdier than our old bike rack that leaned against the hatch window. The trailer hitch/bike rack combo allows us to get into the hatch without removing the rack. We travelled across Florida and back, 300 miles, with no problems. Your website was very helpful in determining the proper hitch and installation was easy. Thank you for a great product at a good price.
The Curt wiring kit to accompany this unit did not function properly. I have contacted etrailer to get it swapped out. Hoping to get it expedited. Trailer hitch is fine tho.
I installed it in 15 minutes with good video and instructions that are provided. Mounting tabs lined up perfectly to OEM holes using their upgraded bolts and washers. Received it in 3 days after they sent me shipping confirmation and tracking number. They should tape foam on the mounting tabs to prevent damage and puncturing through the box. I like how it tucks up and hardly noticeable.
This hitch has been a prefect for for my Prius and my bike rack! Great customer service from day 1.
I purchase two different products and installed both, back to back. I did not use a jack or a lift, so it took about 45 minutes to finesse this one into/onto my Toyota Prius. I needed a helper (wife) which made it much easier. This is for a bike rack. Ordered Friday and delivered Monday, fast, fast. Thank you.
good price, good hitch. I drive a Prius and the hitch is perfect for because the hitch receptacle that my bike rack fits into is angled slightly upward to give more clearance to the back of the car.
Such a easy install it took me only 20mins from the ground I did back both rear wheels on a bricks to give me more room underneath to install the hitch I recommend lubricant on bolts and muffler hanger, I didn’t have a breaker bar so I used a wheel lug t bar and used the 3/4 side to just loosen it then came back with 19mm ratchet and loosen and tightened it all up and torqued to spec , It’s really simple I watched the curt video install on you tube once and understood it . Im glad I chose the Curt because it was so simple to install great product I recommend buying from etrailer vs eleswhere online...my receiver hitch was delivered well packed with no problems I’ve heard complaints from other websites that delivery was received damaged or bent so the bold won’t line up . Do yourself a solid and go to etrailer you won’t regret it.
I’m super excited to use the hitch I just got. The installation went fairly smooth with a big help from the video. It took less than an hour for the 2 guys who were helping me. I’m not sure I could have done it alone. The hardest part seemed like attaching the hitch on the passenger side because of the exhaust. The spec for this product says to torque it to 86 lbs. I hope that is enough to carry the load it is manufactured to claim. The hitch looks great and hangs as it should but I hope it’s not to low since I am already scraping the bottom of my car on shitty Bay Area roads. I like how it doesn’t stick out past the bumper much at all so I won’t knock my shins.
First the etrailer Experience. It was great. The order was processed same day and I received the hitch in 2 days. It was well packaged and the company communicated status, so a great experience. Since receipt they followed up as well, also great. The hitch is for my 2015 Prius. I installed it today. The instructions and videos were very helpful and it was done in about 30 minutes. The fit was spot on and it looks good. I am planning to use it for a bike rack. So, I am very pleased with etrailer and the Curt Hitch (1 1/4"). Thank you etrailer!
I tried to install the hitch today but could not as per the instructions. The tow hook does not line up with the hitch, see pictures. I ended up installing without the hook but that is not how it should be. Please advice
This unit fits well and the installation video was truly excellent.
Curt brand trailer hitches are terrific. I have purchased three over 2 decades. They’re tough, beautifully finished, and fit perfectly. My 1st choice!
The hitch came bent, super annoying. No way for me to tell that it was bent until the job was 75% done. Had to take it back down and bash it a few times; fit after that.
etrailer is outstanding. Their customer service is homed in the U.S. - and it is second to none. Great experience with etrailer. The hitch and bike rack they recommended have been excellent so far (installation and setup). I will be road testing the rack and hitch this weekend. Also, pricing was better than anywhere else...shipment was free and fast for my order. Keep up the great work!
I haven't had any issues with the update products I ordered. The installation video was perfect, and I've been using it daily. The only thing I think should be different is the weather protection for the four prong wiring harness. Otherwise, no complaints. Thanks for checking up.
Great product--easy to install, did it myself in about an hour and a half. Keep in mind that included getting the car jacked up, the box open, the car ready and the exhaust moved enough to access the bolts that needed removing. The time also includes cleaning up afterward, cutting up the box to recycle it, etc. Simple, straightforward process. If you need help see the [online] videos.
I have the Draw Tite hitch on my Prius and this Curt hitch on my wife's Prius. This (Curt) hitch is much more useful because it can be used with all 1-1/4" bike racks. The Draw Tite hitch has a little stopper inside the hitch that prevents its use with some bike racks. This is the hitch that you want!
Your product is high quality, easy to install, and the instructional video is PERFECT. would recommend to anyone looking to attach a hitch to their car!
The install instructions were clear. The hitch has worked well for the bike rack for long road trips.
After using this custom fit trailer hitch reciever for one year, I am loving it! It was easy to install and it has done exactly what I needed it to do and more! I also bought my vehicle specific trailer light wiring harness which was easy to install as well and continues to work great! I would definitely recommend both of these products!
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