etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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etrailer Trailer Hitch - e98845
- Class III
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 4000 lbs GTW
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- Custom Fit Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
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.
Features:
- Custom-fit trailer hitch lets you tow a trailer or carry a bike rack or cargo carrier with your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer
- Matte black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
- Stylish, round-tube design
- Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
- Made in the USA
- Mounting hardware may be imported
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Rating: Class III
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,000 lbs
- Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 4,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 400 lbs
- Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 400 lbs
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,000 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
Rugged, Matte Black Finish
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.
etrailer Technical Support
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.
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Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2009 - 2020 Dodge Journey
Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
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- Product did not meet expectations
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Customer Reviews
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" - e98845
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (325 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.by: Valentin10/16/2021
2019 Dodge Journey
Great hitch receiver! However packaging was minimal. Hardware came loose in box and box had holes. Luckily none fell out of package. Vehicle wiring kit works great but two of the plugs that accept original tail light wiring were poorly made, they plugged well together but would not click as the latch was made sloppy and slightly mismatched. But everything lights up and working.
Comments
Still working as it should.
Valentin - 10/18/2022by: RalphH12/08/2022
The hitch receiver was mounted by my local U-Haul dealer and has been trouble free since installation. I have pulled my 10 X 8 trailer with both cargo and my 2018 Road Glide from VA to Daytona Beach, FL a few times the past 3 years. I highly recommend this!
by: Heather A06/15/2020
This is a great option for someone who wanted an easier install instead of cutting the fascia for a concealed hitch. It does hang down a bit lower than the other options but it does not scrape the ground at all from my experience. The hardest part of the whole install was getting the rubber exhaust hangers loose. It took a lot of prying with WD40 because there were 3 rubber hangers on each side of the dual exhaust Dodge Journey. Once we got it loose we kept the exhaust from hanging with jack stands however a strap would have worked just as well. Then I used a floor jack to keep the hitch in place to tighten the bolts. Now we can take our bikes to Minnesota this summer!
Comments
Still love it, never bottom out and easier to install compared to the other options.
Heather A - 06/16/2021by: John Hickman11/03/2022
Perfect fit! Took me 1 hour to install. Shipping was blazing fast! Received it on the 2nd day after ordering! Great product!
by: Patrick10/15/2022
went in much easier than I anticipated.I followed the instructions and did it myself in just over an hour. bolts went in easy using supplied fish wire(two were included.I only used 1 of them.)looks okay on my Journey. it hangs kinda low but that is by design so it will clear spare tire.
by: Richard c09/12/2022
2019 Dodge Journey
Hitch fit great and is solid. Easy to put on.
by: Toshua09/12/2022
Absolutely love this product!! Fits my car perfectly, able to haul my dirtbike in my enclosed trailer through tettrourous terrain.
by: Steven M.04/26/2020
We purchased this T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector to wire up our 2018 Dodge Journey, along with an etrailer.com hitch. Just like everything we've ever bought from etrailer, it went on with ease and worked the way it should. The instructions were clear and nothing needed to be fabricated to install. We will continue to buy from etrailer, and always appreciate the fast shipping.
by: Randy03/27/2022
This was actually my first trailer hitch that I bought. I am glad I bought etrailer. It was easy to install and it looks nice. I live in Wisconsin and we use a lot of salt on our roads. The trailer hitch is holding up nicely. I would purchase again.
by: KDN10/13/2019
This is the second trailer hitch I have purchased from etrailer because of engineering, quality and ease of installation!
Comments
Appearance is still great, now to hook up trailer lights.
Kevin N - 10/14/2020by: Rick Holbrook08/31/2020
I watched the video how to install It was very easy my dad was very skeptical he thought it was going to be like an all day job. The video was very descriptive and really helped out a lot if you didn't have this video you would be clueless how to do the install. This definitely helped me out a lot I moved out of my house and sold it and build a new one and this helped us move stuff by just getting people's trailers and borrowing it so at the time this is the only vehicle I had to tow stuff with. The quality of the material is very good and the shipping was awesome too I actually got upgraded to have better shipping.
by: Mike 09/08/2022
Dodge Journey
Perfect Fit for my Journey. A little tricky installing due to position of bolts but it worked out well.
by: Christophe10/05/2022
Quality product. Easy to install. Looks great on vechile and performs as designed.
by: John04/04/2022
2015 Subaru WRX
I post all of my install photos on my website, and social accounts but when its an etrailer install, I figured I should forward that to you guys as well.
This was a class II receiver on a 2011 dodge journey. Went in like butter!
by: Devin 12/15/2022
Easy install. Good price. Fast shipping. Superb customer service. Quality product.
by: Pierre 12/23/2022
2012 Dodge Journey
très bon produit bien solide et belle peinture. excellent service merci
by: Joshua06/06/2022
Install was SUPER easy, no complaints about the hitch!
by: Richard11/05/2020
Very fast shipping easy to install hitch and wiring with great instructions. I’m not a mechanic or fabricator and was able to install with no help in just a few hours. Saved me lots of money on an install, everything fit perfectly and looks factory. Very high quality. Thank you etrailer!
by: John 11/13/2022
It was fairly easy to install. Have not had any problems with it so far.
by: Christian05/29/2021
I like it a lot, looks awesome in my Journey.. I feel like I'm driving a more complete car now. Real happy with my experience buying at etrailer
by: Rita05/20/2022
Great quality!! I have had it for a year now and I pull camper, trailer and boat year around with ease! Installed in less than an hour!
by: Michael 10/26/2022
Very satisfied. Fit like a glove. Easily installed. Price was great.
by: Ken 12/12/2022
Affordable and fast! They have what you need and videos for your product
by: David06/16/2020
2016 Dodge Journey
Shipped fast and easy install. Wish the wheels were an inch or 2 wider (for bike rack) to better support fattire bikes. But still solid and holds well.
by: John L.06/22/2020
2019 Dodge Journey
Very great product, easy install on a 2019 journey. Only pain was dealing with the exhaust hangers and limited space to get to them. Had it installed in 40 minutes, very home mechanic friendly and I'm a mechanic so if you have slight knowledge on cars you're good to go.
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view full answer... - Trailer Hitch That Fits 2017 Dodge Journey SXT AWDWe have a trailer hitch that will fit your 2017 Dodge Journey SXT AWD, but the etrailer trailer hitch # e98845 will NOT fit your '17 Journey SXT models with AWD. The tech note you referenced states, "Hitch does not fit SXT models with AWD." For a trailer hitch that does fit a 2017 Dodge Journey SXT with AWD the only confirmed fit is the Draw-Tite # 76225 which is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver. This hitch is a complete bolt-on installation so no drilling in your Journey's frame is...
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view full answer... - Trailer Wiring Harness for 2016 Dodge Journey With LED TaillightsFor your 2016 Dodge Journey with LED taillights you do need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118536. This is also the case if your trailer has LED lights, as that won't affect the wiring harness you need on your Journey. Additionally, if you need a trailer hitch I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98845. This hitch is a bolt-on installation with no drilling required and has a nice black matte finish which will hide any minor scratches...
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view full answer... - Hitch Recommendation for 2020 Dodge Journey All ModelsThe etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98845 is what I recommend for a 2020 Dodge Journey. It fits all models and options such as AWD. It's a bolt-on option with no cutting or drilling required. It has a class III rating with 2" receiver tube opening. It will be great for towing or other hitch mounted accessories like bike racks such as the Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike part # TH934XTR and cargo carriers such as the 24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches part...
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view full answer... - Hitch Recommendation For 2018 Dodge JourneyThe #e98845 hitch is a great fit for your 2018 Dodge Journey. You might also consider a custom wiring harness like the Curt T-Connector # C56109 Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and a towing starter kit with a ball mount like the Curt # C45534.
view full answer... - 2019 Dodge Journey Receiver Hitch and Wiring RecommendationThe etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98845 is what I recommend for your hitch. It has a rugged matte black finish to better match your 2019 Dodge Journey. The wiring will be sold separately and for your particular Journey you will need to specify for standard Incandescent bulb taillights Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56109 or for LED taillights Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56330.
view full answer... - Recommended Hitch for a 2020 Dodge Journey CrossroadYes, I can confirm that the etrailer Hitch item # e98845 does fit your 2020 Dodge Journey Crossroad. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Dodge with included hardware. We hear this from customers complaining about dealer's all the time. I have linked an installation video below and the instructions so you can see the steps involved. It says INCLUDING CROSSROAD on the top of the front page. This is a class III hitch, with a 2" receiver, that weighs 30 lbs. It has a 4,000 lbs towing...
view full answer... - Comparing Trailer Hitches for 2015 Dodge JourneyThe Curt Trailer Hitch # C13201 and etrailer.com Trailer Hitch # E98845 are essentially the same but with a different finish; the Curt hitch has a gloss black powder coat finish and the etrailer hitch has a matte black powder coat finish, and some people do prefer one finish to the other. Both of these trailer hitches will fit your 2015 Dodge Journey and will install the same way, without requiring any drilling. Additionally, both have a 4,000 lb towing capacity, 400 lb tongue weight capacity...
view full answer... - Wiring Harnesses for a 2013 Dodge JourneyThe etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver item # e98845 does not come with a wiring harness. This is a custom fit 2" hitch receiver for a 2013 Dodge Journey. The wiring harness you will need is determined by what kind of tail lights your Journey has. If you have LED's then you will need the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector item # 118536. This custom-fit T-One connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness which is located behind the driver's and passenger's-side...
view full answer... - Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Dodge Journey AWDYour 2017 Dodge Journey is one of the vehicles for which two types of hitch are made, both a smaller 1-1/4-inch Class II hitch and a 2-inch Class III. In such cases we always recommend the 2-inch option since it will be compatible with more hitch-mount accessories and because it will offer a higher weight rating without much more additional cost. The Class III hitch I recommend for your Journey AWD is the etrailer # e98845 because it will offer easier installation than others and because...
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- Trailer Hitch and Towing Equipment Recommendation for 2012 Dodge JourneyI'd be glad to help you with that. Actually, the etrailer brand Class III hitch you'd already looked at, part # e98845 would be a high quality but reasonably priced choice. You'll also need a few other items to complete your towing system. You'll need a trailer wiring harness, a ball mount, a trailer ball and possibly a brake controller and install kit if the trailer in question is equipped with electric brakes. For the wiring harness, use # 118567 for vehicles with incandescent taillights...
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