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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 (SH36FR - 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.
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (30 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.Product is great. Customer service even better. Patient courteous help installing & using. Lost key to lock the hitch & was sent a replacement free of charge & no questions asked.
Hitch is perfect, fits perfectly on the car ( Volvo XC60 2022 ) and looks like awesome. Very easy to install with instructions provided. Very good clearance from bike on the rack to the car!
Great hitch easy to install with a little bit of knowledge!! My son and I did it in about a hour ! Really trick hitch cannot see anything when reciever is removed ! Takes 15 seconds to put the receiver hitch back in ! Great for Volvo XC60
Very happy with both the rack and the experience with etrailer. Installation was fairly simple. Have the exterior styling kit and went on without a hitch. Get it?? Cut out of heat shield and fascia can be less than what's recommended I believe, but can determine what you need. For me I made a minimal cut and then finished cut after installing which was a bit more difficult, but worked.
Fast delivery; installation is still pe nding.
2023 Volvo XC60. I bought this and the towing kit separately. If you're not used to doing these, like me, the install was actually a fun and easy project, if you take your time to understand how things come apart/go together. On my 2023, there were 6 bolts plus one underneath in the fender areas. The bolts at the tail lamps did not need to be removed (but their black covers still did). The rear hatch black round "bumpers" needed to be unscrewed in their centers before unscrewing them off. Finally, the removed reinforcement beam is really to be discarded! I also cut much less of the heat shield and fascia and used garden pruners and a bi-metal saw hand blade respectively. I did not skimp on the torque wrench, though.
Very easy to install. Took a total of 45 minutes. I made a cut 12" wide and just short of the seam 2 3/4" back. Placed masking tape to make a straight cut even though no one will ever see the cut. The hardest part of this is getting the hitch attached to the steel receiver. Make sure the black spring loaded knob is turned to the rear twice and listen for a click. If you dont do this, at least with ours, it would not seat all the way. I was unable to do this standing up. Had to lay down to get the receiver in. My wife installed it herself and put the saris bike rack on. Looks way better on our volvo xc60 than an exposed hitch. I am very happy with my purchase.
This is the third hitch I've purchased from etrailer. 5 starts each time. This one was a trickier install but I knew that going into it and the instructions were easy to follow. I'm glad I went with a stealth hitch.
The hitch was easy to install and has been very easy to use. All of the parts are very high quality so the install and removal of the receiver is always very quick and clean. It also fits tight and latches in place so we never worry about it coming loose and falling out. I highly recommend.
Amazing product, If you right tools at home.......getting installed is very easy. Product is very sturdy and overall experience with etrailer was smooth. Communication channel is positive and they keep asking customer if we need help.....Which is very encouraging to shop @ etrailer.com
Excellent trailer hitch for the XC60. As it hides from view when not in use!
Great product. Easy to install and work with. Still going strong a year later.
I put this hitch on my wife's new Volvo yesterday much to her trepidation. I followed the video which made it super easy. Took me an hour only because I started and stopped the video so often. It looks great and is very good quality. My wife was impressed.
Real easy to install and is so easy to remove hitch and reattach when needed.
Excellent hitch. After one year of use we have no complaints. It has been perfect for our needs. Thank you!
Kathy
8/24/2022
Works great!
Easy installation, totally hidden when not in use.
Well made and easy to use, and great se rvice.
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James
8/25/2023
Its been a year now and have to say entire process went smoothly and the product which was an exact fit for my SUV so far has been working superbly. Find someone who has experience installing these hitches and you will be supremely satisfied on having to spend the extra money.