Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

Overall great experience here on etrailer.com! Package came quick but showed up with some damage to the box and a few scraps on the hitch, nothing that will effect it’s performance! Install was about 1.5hrs alone used a jack to lower and raise the exhaust. Would recommend this web store for all your trailer needs and wants!1170977

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Item arrived bent and as a result could not fit. I am waiting for a return label to send it back. My refund will take over 2 weeks, and then I can reorder? Couldn't wait so ordered a hitch from someone else. very dissatisfied that exchanging this defective hitch takes week. I sent excellent photos showing the problem, wish another could have been sent immediately.1411495

by: Nick 07/05/2022

Exactly what I needed, install was relatively easy. Lift is preferable but can do it on the group. Their instal video is good but didn’t say you have to remove your factory mud flaps to access the bolt holes in the frame. It’s still holding strong a year later.1320162

I did install this hitch on my 2009 Outback, successfully.
Lying on the ground on my back, without an extra set of hands; which would have been useful because of the weight of it. But it is doable by yourself.
It took a little over an hour.
The installation video on YouTube and the wiring harness video were tremendous resources. Not sure I would have done the hitch without watching that video several times.
I would recommend this product and eTrailer.50611

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Easy ordering. Arrived in timeframe expected. Packaged nicely in secure box. It arrived damage free and was what I ordered. Installation went just fine. No problems or concerns whatsoever so I’m a happy customer1337103

by: k2skier11/01/2022

Worked perfect the first time. Easy to install and good quality1461400

Rated assuming the fitment is right, as I haven't installed it yet.1434402

Repeat customer
NAPA could not get a hitch to match
Dealer wanted over $130 dollars more.

Hitch arrived in time for my vacation, install was simple with the right tools, wiring harness was plug and play, it took me longer to access the panel than the wiring install. My only complaint is that my car has little torque when towing through the mountains of the northeast.147105

going great just returned from vacation towing boats, I will return when I need another hitch

Will G - 08/24/2015

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Quick delivery on the date anticipated!

This is the second hitch I've ordered from etrailer and so far so good! The video tutorials are super helpful (you can find them on youtube). I've been able to install the hitches at home and without too much trouble.

I'd recommend etrailer to anyone looking to buy a hitch.408684

I use the hitch with my bike rack a couple times a week. It is still working well! I recommend etrailer to anyone I know looking to buy a hitch.

Max - 07/23/2018

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I ordered the trailer hitch for my dual exhaust subaru outback wagon and was assured by the sales girl this would be the correct one after having searched for the correct one on line for days. Well, not only was it the correct hitch for my car, it also arrived 3 days earlier than I was told and was easy to install. I would definitely do business with this company again as I was completely satisfied with the service and quality of the product I purchased.
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Still doing what its suppose to.....no complaints here !!!!! Id do it again !!!

Mel G - 07/23/2018

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The hitch was well made and the paint was excellent.
I liked the links to instructions. I found it easier to remove one muffler than drop the whole exhaust. I did not find good instructions for connecting the wiring but it was a simple easy job. I would like to see suggested kits that include all components to do the job. I calculate it saved me about $100 by doing the job myself. I suggest recommending either antisieze or loctite for the fasteners as both prevent corrosion. 417729

Hello George: I have been away. I have used the hitch very little but it works fine. I would advise making a change to the installation instructions. I would advise removing one muffler rather than lowering the exhaust pipe. I found it was easier and faster than the suggested way.

Bob L - 09/05/2018

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As with most trailer hitch installations that I've done, this one also went on without a hitch (sorry, couldn't resist). So nice when everything lines up well. I received the hitch promptly and well packaged. It worked better for me to remove one of the mufflers since the vehicle is still new and the bolts aren't rusted yet. The wiring harness installation was also excellent, since the Outback was prewired and all I had to do was connect to an existing connector on the vehicle. The Utube videos helped with removing the interior panels and finding the connector. Great products and great company to work with!39457

This is a good, sturdy hitch. Package arrived very quickly, in good shape. Instructions were pretty clear (I don't always read the instructions, but I had never installed a hitch before). I expected this job to take about an hour, but ran into some trouble with my mufflers (not the fault of the hitch), so it took two hours. I also did this while lying under the Subaru, probably not an optimal way to work. All is very good and solid, now.

I appreciated several of the suggestions from the instructions, particularly the one to bolt the hitch to the tow loop, first. This took up the weight of the hitch, and made it easier for me to lift the ends into place (also, shove a toolbox or something under the hitch once it is close to being in place). The hitch was built to fit, and I had no problems with hole alignment. There is also very little room to spare between the muffler and the trunk/spare tire well, so it's good that the fit was as precise as it was.

Overall, a very good product for my Subaru. I'm ordering a Thule bike carrier from etrailer now, to go with the hitch.

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We were able to install this hitch on our 2007 Subaru Outback in about 1.5 hours (part of that time spent going to the hardware store to get a torque wrench and sockets) with no prior experience and no car lift - just did the installation with the car in the garage. While it does take some maneuvering, the installation is fairly straightforward and the video is clear and helpful. Everything fit well and the hitch is very securely attached. It fits our Swagman bike rack well. 286623

Hitch shipped very quickly. Welds and paint job look good. Included instructions weren't very helpful but the install video on the webpage was all that was necessary. Installed on an '08 Outback wagon. Had it bolted p in less than an hour. No jacking required. I wish it fit higher and closer to the bumper but the center tow hook mount point would have to be re-engineered. It's okay as is. I did discover that I will need a 9" long ball mount as the 7" I bought doesn't stick out far enough.150382

This is an excellent product. I have installed the the trailer wiring harness, the instructions were clear and concise and the installation took about 10 minutes.

I hope to install the hitch tomorrow. I reviewed the instructions for that installation and looked under my Subaru. The hitch installation should take an hour or so and I'm slow.

Again, excellent product and clear instructions. If you need a hitch for your Subaru, this is the way to go.702768

Like a previous reviewer, my ball mount was missing when shipment was received. The issue was resolved. The receiver was scraped up and re-touched by the shipper before sent to me. Apparently they receive hitches on pallets and the mfg. doesn't pack in a manner that will prevent scarring. Smashed my finger pretty well following the instructions. Would remove the exhaust hanger located midway down the Outback wagon, in addition to the muffler mounts, if I had to do again. FYI - on my 2005, I used one spacer under each mounting point. The instructions aren't specific for the four options for mounting the hitch. Better instructions would help.20737

by: Bing C.03/29/2020

I purchased several hitches from etrailer over the years. I want a hitch for all my cars because of the bike rack. Hitch mount bike rack is the best vs. trunk/roof mount.772220

by: Christopher01/11/2020

The hitch itself seems very high quality, but regardless of what size I use, it's a very tight squeeze. I'm using smaller configuration for a bike rack; I got part of the rack in the hitch, but to get it in all the way, it needed some persuasion from a rubber mallet. And now the bike rack is permanently affixed to the car. That sucker ain't comin' out.

I'll let you decide if that's my own idiocy to blame or not. lol737636

This was for a 2005 Subaru Outback. The hitch was delivered quickly, arrived with all the accessories and instructions I ordered, and went in just as shown on the instructions and the video. It took me about 2 hours to install it, because I made sure everything was covered with grease when I put it together - to help protect against the road salt. The electrical went well also, I was able to find a video that showed me where the hitch plug was in the back (just under the left tail light on the inside.
I also used an etrailer hitch for my 2005 Camry. I put it on a few years ago. That one goes around the muffler and it scrapes sometimes when I pull out of a driveway on a slope.
Otherwise, no complaints.20696

I just finished installing the Hidden Hitch item #90138 on my 2007 Subaru Outback (Wagon). The instructions were clear and accurate. I had a little difficulty removing the four muffler hangers (hanger brackets were rusty as the car came from Wisconsin) and still had a little difficulty getting the hitch past the mufflers and into place. Having an assistant would be a big help. After removing two caps and two factory bolts, the holes in the hitch lined up perfectly. I used all four small spacers on my car, one at each bolt location. I did spend a couple hours installing the hitch, but would be much faster with a helper and easier remover of the muffler hangers. I had very quick delivery from Missouri to Washington state. (They upgraded my delivery choice for free)45156

by: Rachel10/12/2018

Took about an hour to install with one other person helping out. The video was super straight forward and super helpful. The box arrived on time and intact! Great service and great product! I use it almost every day for my bike rack573706

2007 Subaru Outback Wagon
I watched the installation video about a dozen times - definitely helpful! The installation itself took me about two hours. Everything went as planned, but another person to help would have cut the installation time considerably. It is a challenge for one person to hold the hitch in place and start that initial washer and nut. I was also flat on my back - no luxuries like a lift for additional ground clearance. I struggled at first with the exhaust hangers, before learning to make sure they were well lubricated, sliding easily along their metal hangers. For me it was easier to completely remove the rubber part of each hanger from the vehicle completely and then to reinstall. I also used the vehicle jack to lift the exhaust system to the proper height. Shipping was fast, and etrailer did a great job of keeping me informed. The hitch itself extended back far enough, so that I didn't need an extension to hold my Allen 522R bike rack.417670

A solid hitch. In installation I had two issues that slowed me down. First, in the video the installer does mention that removing the exhaust hanger in FRONT of the rear axle is a good idea; but at that point in the video he is confusingly pointing to a hanger on one of the mufflers, well behind the rear axle. Removing that hanger was very important for gaining clearance. Second, there was no way the bolts were going to go in until I loosened the other four bolts (two each) holding in place the brackets from which we are told to remove the forward bolts; that gave these brackets enough play that I could get all the bolts started and then everything tightened up. It took me a long time to figure both of these issues out, but once I did I was done in a flash. 725985