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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.
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The sturdy steel construction is protected with a matte black finish for added durability. This unique powder coating gives etrailer hitches a carbide-like appearance and a rugged look that sets them apart from traditional glossy hitches. In addition to being rust and corrosion resistant, the tough matte coating hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than a glossy finish.
At etrailer 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: 4.6 out of 5 stars (53 Customer Reviews)
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.The install is closer to 90 minutes and you will need a second person to hold it up while putting the screws in. I am eating it 3 stars because for some reason the tolerance between the muffler and the hitch is very tight and the muffler will occasionally rattle against the hitch and produce an audible and annoying rattling sound.
This is the right hitch for my 2008 Honda CR-V but the left side bracket is slightly bent either from manufacturing or shipping (that side bracket had torn through box). You can see the passenger side bracket is straight but the driver side one is not in these photos. I couldn't line up the holes no matter what I did so I will have to return this one for another one that is straight.
Leo G.
5/29/2023
A week ago etrailer told me how to fix the bent arm. The side arms are softer than they look. Once I did that it went on easily. Good hitch but poor packaging = 4 stars.
Easy install holds the bike rack it was intended for well. This is the 2nd hitch I’ve ordered both were delivered in good condition and had all the correct hardware. All in all a good purchase.
Absolutely NOT a 40 minute job. Closer to 2 hours. If you are putting this on a CRV that's parked outside, rustbelt, or more than about 5 years old, you will encounter SUUUPER rusty bolt holes. You will need a tap, oil, and patience. It's very tedious work.
This will take you an eternity of fighting with a tap to clean out. This took at least an hour to clean the 4 bolt holes alone. You don't have great access to the holes, and if you don't have a tap and die set, it won't be easy to clean. These frame mount holes are rust pockets.
Second, the tow rating on this vehicle is 1500 lbs. There's precious little point in having a class 3 hitch when you'd be a fool to tow that much with this.
Far better option, despite having to enlarge the body mount holes, is the class 1 hitch part number C11555. That doesn't use these rusty frame mount holes. Not only is the C11555 hitch cheaper, it will be far easier to install on an older CRV that's been exposed to salt or water.
Hindsight being what it is, I immediately regretted purchasing this class III hitch after seeing how much work it would be to clean those threads out. I even looked prior to purchase and was deceived at how much rust was on the threads. It doesn't exactly inspire a lot of confidence in towing knowing this is bolted to an old frame like on my 2011.
You will need 2 people to easily install this, and it was nigh impossible to properly torque 1 of the four holes without fully removing the exhaust.
I undid three of the exhaust hangers, but on the AWD version of the CRV, there is a sway bar in the back that limits how far the exhaust can fall. None of the videos show an AWD version with the sway bar.
So I nipped up the bolts as best I could, but 1 of the 4 was nowhere near the 49 ft lbs needed, and there's nothing I can do about that. I was able to get maybe 30 ftlb on it, but I locktited the frame bolts.
Strongly consider getting C11555 hitch, which will be lighter, easier to install despite having to enlarge the hole slightly, and likely to work just as well.
Easy to install (with a second set of hands), fits flush and looks clean. Took a few bikes out with a new hitch rack on day 1, very happy with it so far.
Installing the trailer was very easy using the video provided by etrailer.com. The video saved me time and effort since my 2010 CRV required the holes be tapped prior to installation. This warning was provided in the installation video. The product exceeds our expectation. We use it to pull a kayak trailer.
It got here when expected, but the box was broken and parts of the trailer hitch are outside the box. I hope the small pieces are not missing. We won't know until my husband opens it (it's his b'day present). I am also hoping that the the parts that came out of the box are not scratched or damaged.
I have only used it a couple of times, but it works as advertised and does the job. It also looks good. I had been worried that it might scrape the ground after putting it on my 2008 CRV, but it does not do that.
The product looks great and will get it installed soon.
However, the package it came in was very poor for the weight of the unit. It was torn badly and when I picked it up. The level III hitch almost hit my foot. If it had would have surely broke it. So packaging was very poor.
Well built hitch. Comes with install instructions that are clear and easy to understand. Easy install as advertised! I will buy from eTrailer again!
Arrived quickly after purchasing and all the parts were in place. The installation was straightforward and the video helped. A two person job in my opinion. Hardest part was holding the hitch in the right place to get the screws in. Very sturdy and happy with the product! 2011 Honda CRV
One of the best companies for responsiveness, product quality, giving directions on how to install. I will be ordering from this company again.
Ashley was very helpful ordering my class3 hitch. She also reassured me that this hitch will fit without drilling. Awesome customer service! Thanks Ashley!
Great company beautiful hitch easy install and away we go thanks etrailer !!
Easy to install and has held up well for my uses. More rust inside the receiver than I would like to see after a year.
Well made and fit perfectly. Video showing how to make your own tap was very helpful. Cleaning threads in weld nuts is by far the most time consuming part of the install. Make sure you are cleaning the correct weld nuts required for attachment! I cleaned 2 that were not needed. 2011 Honda C-RV
Installation was was easy but you should do it with 2 people.
Finally made time to put it on and after difficulties with the bolt holes on my vehicle being badly rusted I got it on. Looks great and feels very solid. Fairly easy install. I highly recommend spraying and cleaning out your connections ahead of time as mine were very corroded.
Great product great price great service EZ install and wiring too ! Thanks again.
you guys did a great job the packaging could be improved because the hitch broke through the cardboard box.
Easy to install, works great with my hitch-mounted bike rack.
My 2011 CR-V only has 55K miles on it (2023), so the rubber for the exhaust hangers was still easily removed. This hitch, like at least 3 others I've installed from E-trailers, was perfectly aligned, all hardware I need was included, and simple to install. Needed a bit of help to initially lift it and get the bolts started, but very straight forward install.
Fits great, looks great
Overall good experience with etrailer.com and with the install of this hitch. First the not-so good. Hitch arrived w/o mounting hardware and instructions. There was a tear in the box so its possible it fell out. etrailer responded the same day and sent out the hardware. The hitch itself did have some scratches on it, some down to the metal. I've done a few of these inexpensive hitches in the past and have found the powder coating doesn't hold up well if you live in the rust belt (New England) so prepare to wire brush it and coat it with Rustoleum once a season.
Now the good. Installation instructions were simple and easy to follow. All the holes lined up and the hardware was the proper size. The hitch is sturdy and is a perfect fit for my 2011 CRV.
I do have a couple of install tips. If you're not familiar with dropping the muffler it can be tricky. I had to look it up. Basically spray some soapy water on the mounts and work them off with your hands and a screwdriver. I was able to rest the muffler w/o having to support it. The nut threads on my car were rusted and I could not thread the bolts in. I picked up a tap on [online vendor] for $[XX] and tapped the threads on all 4 bolts to fix that problem.
prefect fit the product is excellent
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7/17/2024
Jack, we do have a FAQ that can help in eliminating the hitch rattle. Please see it below.
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