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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: 4.8 out of 5 stars (313 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.I bought this hitch for a 2023 Hyundai Palisade to tow our Casita travel trailer. Sturdy product, easy installation, and great fit. eTrailer made it easy to order on-line and kept me updated on every step through the delivery process. Next steps are to install the 7-pin wiring harness and brake controller.
Finished install looks great, but installation (for me) wasn't as easy as I was expecting. Clearances are very tight, regardless of which direction you install the long bolts (see below). I would recommend screwing the smaller bolts into the frame before attempting to mount the hitch to make them easier to screw in while you are holding the hitch in place. I installed the longer thru bolts from the outside of the car with nuts on the inside on the drivers side, and from the inside of the car to the outside on the passenger side. To me, this was the easiest way to access the nuts with the torque wrench, but it was still a pita.
Installation video says to just bend or cut the yellow tabs coming down from the bottom of the car if they are in your way. DON'T do that - an easier way to get them out of your way is to pop up the round covers within the cargo area (where the jack is stored) and unscrew the screw in there. The yellow tab will now push up out of your way and is easily pushed back in place when you are done. (see pic)
I usually rate my jobs by number of f-bombs I drop - this one was a 3 f-bomber (out of 10) so not too bad, but it did take me about two hours.
Love the way it looks - crossbar is completely hidden. No trimming of the bumper panel was required.
This was installed on a 2024 Hyundai Palisade SEL.
Jenny N.
1/8/2024
I enjoyed your review and the suggestion on how to allow the yellow tab to be moved more easily for install. Nice pictures!
it was fast service and item was excellent, had it installed by a mechanic here in Reno, NV. It functioned well (it was a Bike rack)on my Hyundai/Palisade, but the car was a piece of S...and I sold the car with the hitch receiver. Now I am looking for a Bike Hitch Receiver for my new '2023 Jeep Cherokee L'. Do you have anything on Sale or Discount ? Please let me know, thanks.
Jenny N.
3/28/2024
Hey there Anton, glad the hitch worked out well for you. I am happy to recommend a new hitch for ya. Can you confirm that you have a 2023 Jeep Cherokee or a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L? A Trailhawk or non Trailhawk model?
The hitch receiver quality is top notch. It is heavy so you know it's made to handle heavy loads. Installation didn't go smoothly for me on my 2020 Palisade but I've done enough small DYI repair jobs on my cars to know that nothing goes smoothly when being a home mechanic. It took me well over 2:30 hours to finish the job (with breaks of course). I am listing the issues I faced and hope it will help someone out. Issue #1: As shown in the video, the drivers side has the plastic protrusion getting in the way. As most other reviews suggested, I inserted it from the outside in to get around that problem. Issue #2: On the passenger side, I had a very hard time hand threading the short vertical bolt. I just could not get it to bite no matter what angle I inserted it from. I sprayed and cleaned the hole with a wire brush so that wasn't the issue. After trying for about 20 times, I basically had to sort of push it in with my finger just enough for it catch and then use the wrench very carefully to tighten. That was extremelly frustrating to say the least. Issue #3: On the passenger side, there is a metal cover on the underside (heat shield perhaps) that prevents the horizontal bolt from going through. The bolt head hit the metal cover and would get stuck. I ended up tapping the metal piece with other other side of the wrench to flatten it a bit and then had to tap the bolt head with the pry bar to force it through. Issue #4: When I went to put the plastic cover back on I noticed that one of the long bolts was getting in the way of making the holes align for the plastic piece to attach. I thought I was going to have to loosen the bolt and insert it from outside in (same as the other bolt which was getting stuck on the plastic piece) but then I realized if I angle the plastic cover just right and force it in it will fit in to place. Having said all this, I am super happy with the end result. It's totally doable at home, just be patient if things don't go smoothy.
Push W.
2/22/2024
After using it for a year over multiple camping trips I am as happy today as I was the day after installing it. Great product!
Jesse M.
2/22/2024
Exactly as the video at each trailer showed. It's a bit laborious but in the end will look great and it's a good way to do. Handyman work I'm on the car. Hitch looks great quality and feels good too.
Osmar
4/3/2024
Working perfect, durable, no rust, hitch was easy to install, highly recommend.
Nicely fabricated piece and even though etrailer tries to package it securely it still managed to bust through the box in a couple of places. I like the matte finish and glad I had some flat black rust inhibiting paint on hand to touch up surface damage from shipping. Installation wasn't too difficult with the hardest part being tightening down the through bolts on the exhaust side because the muffler gets in the way. By reversing the through bolts on the driver side there is no need to trim the plastic cover or the plastic anchor that comes through the floor. I also reversed the inner through bolt on the exhaust side because the heat shield gets in the way of sliding the bolt through. Installation took me 90 minutes solo mostly because I took the time to chase the threaded holes in the frame and the nuts on the through bolts because I ran into these issues on two other installations on other vehicles. One note even though it's "Custom Fit" on the drivers side there was a gap between the mounting plate and frame rail after I tightened everything down. I'm not too concerned because I hit my torque values and I'm not towing anything just using it for my bike rack. Overall a nice hitch that looks better than stock IMO and I like that only the receiver is visible with the bulk of it hidden behind the bumper facia.
We could not be happier with our purchase! The trailer hitch fits perfectly, is excellent quality and installation was easy to navigate. etrailer provides outstanding customer service, ordering was simple, the item shipped quickly (and shipping was free!) and then they sent follow up emails with instructional videos for our product. Wonderful experience, we would highly recommend etrailer!
Nice hitch. Installation on my 2023 Hyundai Palisade was straightforward. Total time, including watching the video, assembling materials, etc., was less than 2 hours for this 67 year old guy. I used car ramps to elevate the rear end. This may not have been necessary but I'm glad I had the extra inches to maneuver. Inserting the long bolts from the outside made things easier - no need to cut, pound or deform anything. I applied blue medium strength lock-tite crayon to the bolt threads. I used a strap to support the tailpipe before disconnecting the muffler. The video's tip about spraying the rubber hangers helped make disconnecting them by hand very easy. I could have done the whole job by myself but having my wife support one end of the hitch until I could insert a bolt was a big help.
I reviewed the video for installation a few times and made some notes from it, as well as others posts in the hopes to avoid the difficulty others had. The prep paid dividends. Installation was as smooth as could be hoped for, without the vehicle being raised up. I did have some difficulty in disconnecting the muffler support near the right rear tire, as there isn't a lot of space to operate. Once that was off, the rest of the installation went as planned. There was lots of shimmying and using 2x4 blocks to get the hitch to the right height to get the bottom four bolts semi-attached, but once that was completed, it went rather quickly. I was done in just over an hour. Very Pleased.
Fits perfect in my Hyundai Palisade 2023, and the service from the etrailer guys is awesome. Great buy and fully recommended.
It is a great product. I use it with an attached rack to store luggage and etc. when we head out for long trips. It was very easy to install on my Hyundai Palisade and it doesn’t stick out too much.
Perfect fit! I liked the way the main tube is hidden behind the rear bumper fascia so the hitch receiver is the only thing that can be seen from the rear of the car. I looked at the Hyundai factory hitch and the main tube is below the rear fascia, so this hitch is a cleaner look. The installation was pretty simple, all hardware was supplied. I did the installation by myself, and the car was on thew ground. The quality is heavy duty, and the hitch seems very solid and strong. I highly recommend this hitch for this application.
No complaints with this product
Installation was easy and it’s reliable and durable.
etrailer sells what they say. I ordered this receiver got it the next day . Perfect fit video with etrailer described exactly what to do . I had it attached in 35 mins start to finish mysef no jacks or help. Well built uet light enough to handle with ease. I truely recommend this company. Very pleased.
Paula was easy to work with. Very pleasant.Answered all my questions about this hitch and other products. Great product. My go to trailering company. Also they have excellent installation videos for variety of products.
Thanks again.
My order was processed quickly and arrived on time. Received emails updating me when the order was processed, shipped, and delivered. etrailers on line vehicle and product specific videos made my at home install a snap.
This is at least the 4th time I have ordered towing equipment from etrailer, and every experience has been positive with quality parts, service, and support. I strongly recommend this company!
fantastic service and great product. couldn't ask for a better experience from start to finish. I emailed a question and they answered immediately. After I ordered it shipped same day. They followed up after delivery and installation went just as they said. Plus it is made in the USA
I have not installed the hitch as I just got it at noon today. I've been a steel metal fabricator for 50 years and I can tell when the material used, processed, welded and painted are acceptable. My visual inspection of this hitch is a two thumbs up. It came a ways to get to me in South Carolina (3 days) and the packaging of the hitch and hardware were very well protected in spite of the weight and travel distance. Don't let the low price fool you...it is a good as it gets.
Installed in a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. DIY Install was pretty straight forward. No cutting, no drilling. The only issue was the Exhaust system makes getting to bolts a bit tricky and it would be easier if the truck was on a lift or ramps.
The fit was near perfection! A few minor shakes and the last bolt went in.
There are a few things not in the instructions, however, that is not etrailer's issue.
When placing the washers on the passenger side, the washers must be held next to the frame. If not, they will not sit flush.
I am very happy I went with etrailer!
Now for the wiring harness...
Great. The hitch is spot on for fit. Everything is great with the hitch.
This Hitch has improved the handling of my SUV 95%. Theres little to none sway on the road while driving, Easy to install, easy to handle. Great quality at a great price! Thank you for an awesome job well done! Totally recommended.
The install was easy to manage. The hitch had a bit of alignment offset. I called tech support to verify it was OK to go ahead with the installation. The tech support group was VERY knowledgeable and thorough.
I've towed several 8x12'Uhaul trailers with FULL loads. The hitch handled each run flawlessly.
Drop the exhaust at flange and assembly is easy. Gap between frame rail and hitch is troublesome. I chose to shim some ro avoid deforming frame during torque of 12 mm bolts
Once I had the spare tire and the exhaust hangars removed it was a fairly simple job. For the horizontal bolts on the driver side of the hitch, if you install them from the outside in (bolt head outboard, threads inboard) you won't have to trim the plastic shield. Overall it was fairly simple to install this hitch.
And I really like how only the receiver is visible on this hitch. It keeps the back end of our Palisade looking good.
Troy
7/12/2023
I have only towed with our Palisade a couple times, but we havent hade any problems with our hitch.
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Namastodd
2/19/2024
I have used this hitch to tow a 17 Casita Travel Trailer around and havent had any issues with it. Still towing strong!