EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
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EcoHitch Trailer Hitch - EH53VR
- Class II
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 2500 lbs GTW
- Completely Hidden
- EcoHitch
- 375 lbs TW
- Custom Fit Hitch
This custom-fit trailer hitch with a hidden cross tube installs behind your vehicle's rear bumper, leaving only the receiver visible beneath it. Aluminum and steel alloy construction is durable and eco-friendly. Powder coat finish resists rust.
Features:
- Custom-fit trailer hitch lets you tow a trailer or carry a bike rack or cargo carrier with your vehicle
- Hidden cross tube provides a clean, from-the-factory look
- Easy, bolt-on installation - no drilling or welding required
- Sturdy, lightweight alloy construction
- Alloy is made of recycled materials and combines aluminum, steel, and stainless steel
- Black powder coat finish offers superior rust protection
- Meets SAE J684 towing safety regulations
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,500 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 375 lbs
- Not rated for weight distribution systems
- Limited lifetime warranty
Hidden Cross Tube for a Clean, Factory Look
The EcoHitch Hidden trailer hitch is designed to be as inconspicuous as possible. The hitch's cross tube bolts onto your vehicle's frame, behind your rear bumper. No drilling or welding is required. Once the hitch is installed, only the receiver will be visible beneath your bumper. This means that your vehicle can maintain its stylish, from-the-factory look, and you won't have to do any major modifications to its body or frame.
Eco-Friendly Material
With a combination of aerospace-grade aluminum, steel, and stainless steel, each EcoHitch is made of a strong metal alloy that will withstand the test of time. The lightweight alloy is composed of recycled materials. Traditional steel hitch manufacturing can use coal or oil, which can contribute to harmful gas emissions. The EcoHitch's recycled materials limit the carbon footprint during manufacturing, so you get a sturdy trailer hitch while also helping the environment.
Rigorous Strength Testing Ensures Durability
This EcoHitch trailer hitch is tested for durability and sturdiness. Using Finite Elemental Analysis (FEA), individual points of stress on the hitch can be detected and remedied. Designers can accurately test the hitch to ensure that it will meet or exceed SAE J684 standards. The EcoHitch Hidden trailer hitch is carefully researched and strength tested for a durable, high-quality hitch that can resist damage while on the road.
etrailer.com Technical Support
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.
X7404 Tork Lift Central Eco Hitch Hidden Trailer Hitch - 2" Receiver
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2016 - 2022 Toyota Prius
Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - EH53VR
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (56 Customer Reviews)
This custom-fit trailer hitch with a hidden cross tube installs behind your vehicle's rear bumper, leaving only the receiver visible beneath it. Aluminum and steel alloy construction is durable and eco-friendly. Powder coat finish resists rust.by: Tim07/27/2022
Installed on 2016 Prius, used Jack stands and hydraulic floor jack, tools. Did not have instructions for 2016 Prius, so used different videos and common sense to install.
1. Put jack stands in rear on each side, (metal support) there is a center lifting point
2. Remove all push pins (12) and unscrew plastic panels,
4. Remove panels, Center, Passenger, Driver, two Phillips screws, disconnect skirt from fender.
5. Loosen bolts to rear bumper, remove all (8) remove bumper, hammer in steel guide on bumper.
6. Put two bolts in backwards, inside area as guides for hitch and bumper.
7. Put hitch on floor jack and guide into place using bolts that are backwards.
8. Put bumper in place and screw all together and turn two bolts around, torque to specifications
9. Put panels back in reverse order, cut center to my picture diagram or make your own paper pattern and transfer, reinstall all push pins and screw panels in place
by: Kate02/17/2024
Shipping was awful. The hitch was just thrown into a box without any padding whatsoever. The box was completely destroyed and the hitch was scrapped of the anti rust coating.
Jenny N.
2/26/2024
The hitch definitely had a rough trip. Customer Service will be in touch with you. We can have the hitch replaced.
by: Connor 04/28/2024
Toyota Prius
I’ve had this hitch for over a year and I have nothing but good things to say about it. Instillation is straight forward the hardest part of instillation isn’t putting this hitch on but rather the curt wiring harness that I got with it (great product it’s not hard to install either but it is the more time consuming of the two. With a grinder you can cut out slots where this hitch now lives and it tucks up nice and high under the bumper. I tow with a 4th generation Prius and tow a trailer that weighs 1200 lbs loaded down regularly and this hitch is great for that. With a ball on it my self as well as one of my friends stood on the ball roughly 400 lbs of hitch weight just to try it out and it handled our weight more than fine. In a pinch I’ve jacked the whole rear end of the car up using this hitch as a lift point (wouldn’t recommend doing that) but it did it. This is a great hitch which is incredibly overbuilt for going in a Prius. If you took the time to read this hope it helped your purchasing decision. Cheers
by: Richard11/08/2023
2022 Toyota Prius
On a 2022 Prius Nightshade eAWD. The trailer hitch looks like a factory install, neat, tidy and only the receiver attachment is visible. We mainly plan to use it with our bike attachment but may tow our small utility trailer around town for light towing. Our local muffler shop installed it with out removing the bumper cover. He ingeniously was able to bend the tabs by pressing them in using a piece of sheet metal and a clamp. Install was only $xxx.
by: Mark 01/14/2023
2022 Toyota Prius
It's a solid well built, simple hitch. It was so easy to install myself in under an hour, after watching the video.
On my 2022 XLE eAWD, I didn't have to cut out the bottom panel as shown in the video, so even easier on the AWD model.
Mark
1/15/2024
I’m using the hitch for my 1-Up bike rack, and it’s been great. The hitch is barely noticeable on my Prius. Can’t be happier with it.
by: Kyle 11/09/2022
It’s been a year and still loving this hitch. It’s a tad rusty already, but that’s what you get with a steel hitch! Fairly easy install as well, and the 2” size feels so much more stable than the smaller ones I’ve played with.
Kyle
11/10/2023
Still working awesome. Zero issues!
Mike L.
11/16/2023
@Kyle We're happy to hear that, thanks for checking back in!
by: Saunders11/21/2022
2021 Toyota Prius
etrailer is one of the best, most efficient companies I have ever dealt with. That includes all dimensions of customer service, on-time delivery, product quality, installation instructions, responsiveness to phone and online inquiries. congratulations
Saunders
11/21/2023
The hitch is working flawlessly
Mike L.
11/22/2023
@Saunders Perfect!
by: Trent 02/28/2024
This marks a year owning this hitch. Works great. Easy installation. Great purchase.
by: Anton 03/08/2024
2018 Toyota Prius
Timely delivery. Haven't opened the box yet, yet assume all is fine. Looking forward to installing
by: John W05/02/2023
Very good. Just what I thought it would be
John W.
5/2/2024
Very satisfactory I would recommend this pr oduct to anyone
by: Thomas 12/18/2023
2019 Toyota Prius
The biggest factor that I can put in the review is that it fits the car perfectly. The Response and communications are second but still excellent. Last but not least is the hitch arrived before the estimated date. This order was needed promptly, and E-Trailer came through for us. Thanks, and happy holidays.
by: JT05/13/2024
2019 Toyota Prius
Online experience was good. The hitch could be packaged better. The hitch part of the receiver blew through cardboard in a big way. No noticeable damage though.
Installation videos are great. I will recommend that you buy extra body clips. They break. The clips you take off under the car at the lower part of the bumper cover are part number 52161-02020. I replaced all the clips I took off with new ones. The two small push pin clips in the wheel wells broke. I think the part number for those might be 90467-05170.
I installed on a 2019 awd-e. There are some videos out there where they only remove the black plastic lower part of the bumper cover. Don't bother trying this. You really need to take off the entire bumper cover as the etrailer video shows. It makes reaching the bumper bolts so much easier. And at least on the 2019 awd-e, the lower part of the bumper cover is harder to take off than the entire bumper cover that includes the lower part. Also you don't need to pull the bulbs out of the rear light lenses. After releasing each light lense from the car, simply rotate the lense and let it drape over the edge to the side. You also don't really need a plastic body pry bar tool. After you get all the clips off, including the two small ones in the wheel wells, reach your fingers under the bumper cover right in/by the wheel well and just pull off the cover. It does takes some force to come off, but I was able to just pull it off without the tool. When you put the cover back on, make sure to line up the two tabs into the slots that are right under the hatch seal.
Also note that the awd-e doesn't have the middle plastic that you have to cut on other models. There is no cutting to perform.
by: Queueball08/14/2022
Installation was a challenge but I am completely happy with the result. It is robust, unobtrusive and practical. I use it to tow a small utility trailer and a for bike rack with no problems or concerns. A black receiver cover makes it practically disappear from view.
by: Jeff 05/03/2024
It fit perfectly and does the job.
by: Tom 06/19/2021
Toyota Prius
The product seems solid and well made. It took me 3.5 hours to install on a 2021 Prius. The instructions are well written with pictures. It’s necessary to remove some plastic parts including taillight covers and large cover over the bumper. Nothing broke, but it feels like that could happen. With a 1 up bike rack on it I had to turn off parking support brake and parking assist functions off so the car would not think a collision was imminent and automatically brake. I’m pleased with the product and only took a star off because installation takes some skill.
Tom
3/24/2023
The product is very stiff, so that with my bike rack on it the bike moves very little. There is a little rust on the hitch, but not a serious amount.
by: JV03/27/2024
To add to my initial review:
No problems, 1 year out.
by: Peter05/15/2022
2019 Toyota Prius
Perfect fit and good instructions. Install went well. Always very pleased with etrailer purchases
Peter R.
5/16/2023
Solid hitch, would buy again
by: Vince P06/21/2022
2022 Toyota Prius
Durango Motor Company installed it on my 2022 Toyota Prius in one hour! Very pleased.
by: bigbonton11/18/2022
2019 Toyota Prius
works great, had it for 1 year for use with a bike rack. Was an issue finding anyone to install it on a 2019 Toyota Prius but a family garage did it, gave me advice, charged about $xxx. and the lady at the front desk called me "Honey". The Toyota dealer said it'd cost $700. and take 2 days. Ugh, all praise to a good mechanic!
by: Brad 11/05/2022
a bit of a challenge to install ( as I assume all hitches for this model would be) but it is really high and tight and subtle and I am very pleased as I have been with other etrailer hitches I have purchased.
by: Derek 11/22/2022
This hitch is solid and looks great under the car. Fittings line up perfectly and the instructions are solid. A year later, I've got a little surface rust on the interior of the hitch from use and from living on the coast. No major issues and would not hesitate to recommend this product.
by: Jason11/04/2022
2016 Toyota Prius
The good news is everything came and appears undamaged. The bad news is that the main box was nearly busted completely open; the box was cut in a few places to fit the hitch but the contents of the wiring harness kit busted open and floating around inside the box. The tester unit fell out of the box in my driveway by the delivery guy, thankfully I saw it when I went to get the trash cans. If it had fallen out elsewhere I may not have received everything.
by: James 09/09/2022
2019 Toyota Prius
Solid hitch which serves my purpose and seems built to last. Installed on 2019 Prius which required removal of bumper and small portion of side panel. I opted for professional installation which cost me about three hours labor at a not so cheap garage, but they said install was straightforward.
by: Zachary10/25/2022
It's the only one on the market and is more expensive than a 2" hitch for other vehicles, but it does what it's supposed to. Glad someone is making one!
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Tim H.
7/29/2023
Works well with assurance that it is very strong, and no problems 2016 Prius