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This fully welded, corrosion-resistant Scion xB trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.
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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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Hitch does not fit Release models due to the center exhaust. No drilling required for installation
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (116 Customer Reviews)
This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.I have a Scion tc 2012. I had the same hitch on my 2008 and it performed well. I bought the same hitch for the 2012 but found that I had to alter the bumper to install the hitch (not a lot but needed to cut out a small portion or the hitch pushed the bumper up into the tail light.)
Pictures are below. Since the light package has to run from the battery underneath the car to the hookup for the trailer lights, I took it to a trailer shop. Being able to put the
Scion up was well worth it and I would not recommend trying it without raising the car.
Still a great hitch! Pictures below.
AWESOME!!! Before buying the hitch I saw the videos and read all about the easy installation but was very skeptical. Once the hitch arrived, I got right to it and in less than 30 minutes I was done. I did it by myself and had absolutely no issues installing it or making it fit. I estimate I saved over $150 by doing it myself.
Aaron R.
5/26/2013
Is that a 2012 scion tc? Did you have to make any modifications to the bumper or hitch to make it for properly?
Very happy with my purchase. Arrived on time and well packaged. It was extremely easy to install. It took me approximately 25 minutes, only because my passenger side bolt holes were extremely dirty and it took a little time to get them cleaned out enough for the new bolts to thread properly. I was able to do this installation by myself by using my legs to hold the hitch while I threaded the bolts enough to hold it in place. Hitch weighs approximately 25lbs so not much effort was required.
Victoria B.
3/26/2020
Many folks who are not quite as limber like to use jack stands, such as # PTW41021, to give themselves an extra set of hands during installation.
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Haven't put it on yet but it seems pretty easy and looks pretty nice. The only I have to say is the the draw tite sticker is scratched up and the green right turn wire is looped through the brown tail wire and the red brake wire.
Rachael H.
8/8/2017
Thanks for the follow up Jordan. I have noted your order regarding the wiring harness and one of our customer service representatives will be in contact with you shortly.
Went on easy although on a 2012 Scion tC. The receiver pushed on the plastic just enough to deform it. It goes on ok, but if you want it to fit right you will need to cut the body panel just a little. But it works and fits ok with no damage. The two circled dimples in the photo should not be there that is what the hitch cause with no modifiactions.
Also the wiring harness that "t's" into the back lights required you to run a power line to the battery in the engine bay
eTrailer is an excellent outfit. The hitch was here in less than three days, thanks to an unexpected but welcome shipping upgrade. Thanks guys. I had the hitch on my 2012 xB in less than 15 minutes. Super easy.
For my 2013 scion tc, the installation was very easy. The only issue that i have was with the receiver end is pushing up on my bumper attached is a pic. The receiver should either sit about 3/4 of an inch lower, or 3/4 of an inch more towards the front of the vehicle. I was able to get it fastened, but im worried that over time it will rub into the bumper and make an ugly mark. Granted it wont be very noticeable because its the underside of the bumper, but i still wish the design would have avoided the bumper.
easy to follow instructions. works as d escribed.
Gregory
7/13/2023
Hitch very easy to install, instructions well writen,works as expected,excellent product,excellent price and quality.
It was so easy. I have never installed one of these before, but it went on without a "hitch" ; ). It arrived when they said it would and I was able to track it the whole way. I going to make sure to tell everyone I know about e-trailer.
It all started with a simple to use website, I was able to find the exact hitch I wanted. Easy checkout at the right price. Excellent communications to confirm my order and to track my order.
WOW!
My last mail order hitch arrived all bent and I had to reshape it to install it.
NOT THIS HITCH! it arrived carefully packed in an oversized box without even a scuff.
Overall the best internet purchase I've made in a very long time.
Thanks for the excellent service.
The hitch itself was very easy to install - the shipping on the other hand took forever!
The product is a perfect fit and etrailer service is next to none. They upgraded my order for no extra charge and they email me to communicate every step of the way. Thank you!
Bolted right in with no problems. I let my ten year old install it with my supervision of course. I very happy with how little the draw bar is shown.
Lauren really knew her job. She did a great job. I appreciate you folks you’ve always done right by me!
I bought a tow bar, hitch and wiring harness. Everything fit like it was supposed to, but the draw bar would have been easier to install if the car was brand new (8 yrs old, pre-threaded holes in frame corroded) but I made it work and now I can tow my boat!
Fit perfectly. Took 20 minutes to insta ll
Victor
6/22/2023
very good no problems
Scion xB hitch installedPhoto of installed hitch on Scion xB
I took lots of pics of all different angles but I'll send a few :) Thank you guys for all your help, it looks good and people are asking where I got it, so I'm spreading the word about your site.
I got the hitch to tow my pond boat/rig. So far so good. Got the products in quickly and came with a load of good and helpful information to install it.
My son got a new bike and it was too big to get in the hatch of my 2012 Scion XB (Release Series 9.0). Going places outside of my neighbourhood just suddenly became a challenge. I decided to look into getting a hitch so I can install a bike rack. I used a trunk mount bike rack in the past... but never really felt 100% confident with it. I decided to look into getting a hitch mount bike rack.... but needed to get a hitch on my vehicle for that to happen. I came across this hitch receiver on the eTrailer website and was very happy to see how easy it was to install on my XB. The cost was much less than I anticipated too... so I ordered it. The Free Shipping wasn't super fast but reasonable. The product arrived and I felt like it was a well-built high quality product. I read the instructions noticed they indicated said it will not fit on "Release Series" XB's. I thought that was weird because the video etrailer uses to show the install on an XB was the exact same one as mine..... 2012 XB Release Series 9.0. I proceeded with the install and I did it by myself with the car still on the ground in about 20 minutes. In my opinion it was super easy. My new bike rack came today and it worked perfectly with the hitch. So happy I found this hitch on etrailer. The information and available resources on the website made me confident in my purchase. We can use our hitch mounted bike rack to easily explore different areas with our bikes. I can't say if it would work other year Release Series XB's... but I had no issues installing it on my 2012 XB Release Series.
Perfect fit. Install was easy, ten minutes to bolt it on.
Etrailer was great. I changed order with great customer service and delivery was very fast with tracking.
John
4/8/2021
Using it to tow a small boat 900lb and a bike rack. After hundreds of trips theres been zero problems. Highly recommend.
I purchased this so I could use a bicycle rack. The instructions were simple and it was easy to install, I just backed my car up on ramps to access the underneath. Though I tried to torque to the 68ftlbs, the torque wrench did not click. However I had the car rocking on the ramps, and figured that and a small drop of red locktite was sufficient to keep it in place. The bike rack fit well and everything was tight and true!
I ordered this for my step-son so he didn't have to put his bicycle in the trunk of his Scion XB. He installed it in 5 minutes and it's barely visible. He is very happy with it for carrying his bicycle in a convenient way.
Athey
2/7/2015
My step-son sold the vehicle just a week ago but the hitch was still being used up until then - good product.
I recently ordered a class 1 trailer hitch and I installed it over the weekend. "piece of cake". It was on and done literally in minutes. The accessory wiring harness was beautifully made and connected very easily. The instructions were easy to follow except for "route the power wire" from the trunk to the battery (which is located in the engine compartment. I was able to route the wire under carpet and trim all the way to the firewall. I could find no way through and I did not want to drill through so I checked YouTube, which gave a clear route along the under side and up to the engine compartment. 3 hours lost. But the hitch and trailer wiring harness were first rate and etrailer service is excellent!
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Charlie
6/26/2013
I see other pictures dont have to cut the bumper. Do you know why yours need to cut the bumper plastic?