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Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.
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Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (542 Customer Reviews)
Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.Item was damaged, My trailer hitch was not completely powdered coat and was damaged on the other end, like someone dropped it and damaged the powered coat.
Thomas M - 01/03/2022I added the frame trailer hitch solely for the purpose of attaching my Kuat bike rack to our 2007 Honda Element SC. The hitch fit perfectly and was easy to install. The installation directions are complete and easy to follow. Attached are some photos of the completed project.
The hitch arrived fast and safe. I installed it this morning in less than an hour. It fit very well into place. The only trouble was the u bolt didn't quite line up with the holes on the hitch. I was able to spread it with a screw driver and it dropped into place through the holes enough to place the nuts on the treads and tighten them. Other than that, it was an easy install with just some ordinary hand tools. We used some duct tape to hold the spacer washers in place like some others advised which worked out great. Highly recommended product.
Daydreamer337 - 07/27/2017Hitch is as described. Took me a little over an hour to install by myself with hand tools. Tricky part was trying to keep the washers between the hitch and frame of the 05 Element. Can be installed by yourself but an extra pair of hands would have been nice. I plan on using the hitch mainly for a fat bike rack which this will work great. Over all very happy with the quality and good looks this hitch provides. Monies well spent in my opinion.
I was so excited to have received this purchase a year ago for my element! The process to install was so simple , my boyfriend was very satisfied. We hitched our bike hitch and successfully transported our bikes all through Washington. A year later, its a satisfying investment! Thank you again
I have to say etrailer hooked it up. Ordered my hitch on a Tuesday and got it the next day, got to give them a high five on that. I have a 2011 Honda Element EX, needed a hitch for my bike rack. I was looking for a hitch that would fit without any issues. Picked the Draw-Tite because it had a great review and the people on the Honda Element Forums suggested it. After I got the hitch it took about 15 min to install, actually it took longer to torque the bolts down than the actual install. As you can see from the photo their is a little bit of bumper bend but nothing that you would notice unless you looked really close. Thanks again etrailer it was great doing business with you.
Glad to see the review and photos are helpful. If you have any questions, we would be more than happy to help. 1-800-298-8924
-- Patrick B - 5/16/201308 honda element EX. 45 minute install by myself. Best part was that customer service/sales took the time to review other customers reviews and photos of installs to make sure i would not have to trim the bumper. be sure to know the car’s trim package to avoid cutting.
I am happy to report a good experience from etrailer. I ordered DrawTite hitch 75659 for a 08 Honda Element SC, also wiring. I chose this hitch becaused of the way it mounted no drilling or enlarging holes, seemed like the best design for the Element. The orrder was shipped quickly to Okla. I had no trouble with installating of either hitch or wiring. Note, the u clamp was slightly narrow to line up with the holes in the hitch. I spread slightly before installing. I did have to trim bumper plastic which I was hesitant at first, I was careful and it now looks better than being pushed up. Thanks to Molly for good service and tracking info.
As others have commented, the product descriptions and installation instructions provided by etrailer.com were excellent. Order Class III - 2" for a 2008 Honda Element SC. The hitch was promptly delivered in three days. As guided by your site, and a very prompt follow-up to my email questions by customer service representative Leah S., I was able to develop an plan to trim the bumper/fascia prior to installation. Used a "31 tooth per inch" jig saw blade to trim the required cut out. See trim planning pic and installation pic.
Thanks for all your assistance...and great product. Installation was a breeze (after watch several of the you-tube instructional videos)!
This hitch is great!! The fit was spot on for 2010 Honda Element. Hitch is secure, and has worked wonderfully to haul bikes on a Kuat bike rack. We have driven thousands of miles over the last year and the hitch has performed beautifully!!
Fast delivery, no missing parts, very sturdy hitch. I repainted it to match my 2005 Element rear bumper. Used Rustoleum hammertone light gray. I followed a suggestion that one of the commenters had about taping the large fender washers in place to avoid trying to shove them up into place while jostling with the hitch. This trick makes this a one person operation. Also I installed the forward bolts first then swung the hitch up to set in the rear two bolts. Worked like a charm. Had no problem installing the “U” bolt, as some people mentioned. Note in the photo there is my aluminum angle that is bolted the steel tab on the left side of the receiver. Eventually I will drill a 3/4” hole in it for a quick disconnect round four wire plug.
Perfect hitch for my 2008 Honda Element SC I wrote a better review of the entire process under this item (T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
Item # 118465) I forgot to save it to copy to here and it was rather long,,,, hope you find it in there,,,, it was awesome!
My experience with e-trailer was one of those times when you think this is going too easy and there has to be a catch. There wasn't. Living in Alaska it's sometimes hard to get parts. After checking with local suppliers I found the receiver I needed for my Honda Element had to be ordered and would take two weeks. We needed it in a week. I was able to find the exact part I needed on e-trailer at a very competitive price and it arrived in 3 days. The representative I talked with was great. He doubled checked that the receiver I was ordering was the right one, checked availability and reassured me it would go out the next morning. When it arrived we had it installed in less than hour. Crisis averted with out a hitch. No pun intended.
The hitch for my 2010 Honda Element arrived very quickly and in good condition. The shipping box was solid, but the hitch was basically loose inside the box.
Installation was easy. I recommend that you use masking tape to hold the large fender washers to the outside of the mounting plates - it makes it simple to get everything lined up. Be careful not to drop the tubular spacers into the frame rails - it would be tough to get them back out again. Put the bolts through the frame first, then put the spacers on the bolts. (Remove in the opposite order, or you risk dropping the spacer into the frame rail.)
I installed the forward set of bolts loosely, allowing me to pivot the hitch up into position and mark the bumper cover for trimming (I have an SC model - no trimming is required for the EX or LX models). One thing that would be handy would be a paper trimming template for the SC bumper cover - it would be a simple addition to the instruction sheet.
Put masking tape on the bumper to protect it and give you a place to mark out the cuts. The bumper material cuts easily with a coping saw or power spiral saw; cut undersized and then file or sand the opening to size and for clean appearance.
The hitch lined up perfectly with all the mounting points on the frame, and it is a good, solid hitch. The hardware was all of very good quality, packaged nicely.
The bracket to the left of the receiver does tend to get in the way of hitch-pin locks, but nothing I couldn't work around.
Overall the service from etrailer.com was excellent!
Works great for our bike rack and cargo tray and was very easy to install. I did have to trim the bumper a little bit on our Element however.
These guys have the best products, great prices and superior customer service. It’s a welcome relief to deal with a company that has their sh** together.
You can’t go wrong buying from them.
Bruce - 02/23/2022This trailer hitch was the right choice for my Honda Element. Installation took less than 10 minutes, thanks to the instructions and hardware provided. etrailer's customer service team is second to none.
Outstanding product. This is the third hitch I purchased from etrailer. Easy install in less than 45 minutes. I now can use my Honda element as a kayak mover also I have expanded the utility of the vehicle by enabling the use of my hitch basket.
Michael S - 12/06/2017If there's a downside to my purchase, it's that etrailer was almost an hour's drive from my home. Other than that, the trailer hitch receiver was very easy to install despite having to figure out how to lift it while attaching the bolts. Great customer service, great price. Overall a perfect fit to my Honda Element. Now I can carry things on the outside of the vehicle.
ROBERT E - 08/08/2021Product delivered ahead of schedule. Installed in my garage in a hoodie with safety goggles on my back. Takes half hour with no power tools. I am going to say I dig the outdoors and eventually will get a trailer, but until then I wanted to get in the groove of pushing myself to save and do it. I am going to promote myself here too, visit my tattoo shop in Olympia Washington, for custom work from a semi-retired tattoo artist.
Great product and service. Thank you.
With the bolting system that goes all the way through the frame, this one was tons easier to install than the one I put on 15 years ago. I used ramps under the rear wheels which gave plenty of working room for both getting the hitch into place without a helper and for the torque wrench which would not have fit if the back of the Element wasn't raised up.
The hitch was extremely easy to install and is holding up very well. The hitch frame was a touch narrow which caused some minor stress on the mounting bracket but I’m only using the hitch for racks. I mounted it on a Honda Element so it’s never going to be stressed close to towing capacity.
Great price. Fast and free shipping! Easy installation (by myself). Took about a 1/2hr.
Hitch seems to be well made. It fit perfect and looks good. I haul a 170lb motorcycle on it with no problem.
Kevin W - 06/25/2020Perfect fit, no drilling, no worries. Hitch is well hidden. My pics have the bumper off, but I only did that because mine was rusted and I had it powder coated. You don't need to take any of that off!
Works great, high quality finish.
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