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This completely hidden hitch keeps your vehicle looking like it just came off the assembly line. Remove the receiver for a fully concealed look when you're not carrying your bikes to the trail. Only for use with hitch-mounted racks and carriers.
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Note: This rack receiver is for hitch-mounted accessories only. The receiver tube included with this hitch cannot be used for towing.
If you would like to upgrade this rack receiver for towing, you will need to purchase the Stealth Hitches towing kit (SH49FR - sold separately). The ball mount included in this kit inserts into the center block of the hitch in place of the receiver attachment. A 2" hitch ball is included with the ball mount, making it ready to tow with out of the box.
If you want to take your bikes to the trail with your family this summer, you have plenty of options. You can carry your bikes on top of your car with a roof rack, but that bulky rack can increase drag on your ride. You can use a trunk rack, but that's a pain to mount and it can scratch your car's paint. Or you can install a hitch on your ride and use a hitch-mounted bike rack to carry your bikes.
This rack receiver is designed to act as a mounting point for your hitch bike rack or cargo carrier. Just slide the shank of your carrier into the receiver for use, and when you're done you can not only remove the carrier, but the receiver as well, leaving your vehicle looking clean and unmodified.
Nothing can ruin the clean, stylish look of your vehicle like a giant piece of metal bolted beneath its bumper. Luckily, with the Stealth Hitches rack receiver, you never have to worry about messing up your vehicle's lines.
This hitch installs behind your bumper, keeping the cross tube concealed and leaving only the hitch receiver visible. Even better, the receiver can be easily removed from the cross tube when it's not in use so that you won't see any trace of the hitch. This means that you can retain that clean, from-the-factory look for your ride, while still being able to carry your bikes and gear on the next family road trip.
The receiver can be attached or detached in seconds with no tools required. To insert the receiver, simply pop the base up into the stainless steel block at the center of the hitch until it automatically latches in place.
Be sure to then press the lock on the side of the block to fully secure the receiver. When you're finished carrying your bikes or cargo, use the included key to unlock the latch. Then turn the handle on the block clockwise and remove the receiver. You can stow the receiver in a safe place, like your vehicle's rear cargo area, or you can use a convenient carrying case (391CASER - sold separately).
And when you're not using the receiver attachment, the included hitch plug covers the center block's opening to protect the hitch's body from dirt and debris.
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: 5.0 out of 5 stars (4 Customer Reviews)
This completely hidden hitch keeps your vehicle looking like it just came off the assembly line. Remove the receiver for a fully concealed look when you're not carrying your bikes to the trail. Only for use with hitch-mounted racks and carriers.Amazing bit of kit! And Justin at eTrailer was incfredibly helpful. Overall, extremely happy with the customer service from eTrailer and very happy with the hitch. Only negative is the ease of the install for a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install video on here makes it look quite a bit easier than it is. The two rear-most bolts (the ones the gent in the video says to use a crows foot wrench to tighten) are incredibly difficult to access and torque, even with a crows foot. Ended up taking it to a local mechanic and paid him a few bucks to correctly torque those two bolts. No big deal, but keep in mind if you're going to install yourself. Now that it's on, it's an awesome bit of kit. With the receiver removed, you have no idea it's there. When you need it, the receiver or tow hitch click in in seconds and you're away! 5 stars despite those two tricky bolts.
Installed on a 2018 grand Cherokee. Tight machining, you will need some simple tools to get this done. Very tight spaces. Once installed this hitch is awesome. You would never know it’s there when off. Putting the hitch on is a breeze. I will purchase more rubber caps for when hitch isn’t on. SOLID!
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You will need a stubby 21 mm with 3/8 drive, bigger drive may not fit, that’s how tight this thing is. Swivel for impact and a 90 angle impact.
The best customer service I've ever talked with.
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