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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (48 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.Solid hitch. Fits 2017 Ford Fusion, as described. Installation was a breeze, considering I was just swapping my other 1 1/4in hitch for this one. They used the same screws, so it was really just unscrewing one hitch, and screwing in the new hitch. The side screws went in easily enough; screwing down the top bolt was the only PITA I encountered because of the limited space and no specialized tools.
The only bad thing to say was the shipping process. The box, as others have noted, came in pretty beat up. Luckily, the hitch only suffered a few scratches (pretty inconsequential) and all hardware was still there.
etrailer was the only place I could find a custom fit hitch receiver for my 2019 Ford Fusion. The installation was much easier than I thought it would be with no drilling, cutting, or welding and the video on their website clearly showed each step. I'm a 64 year old woman and I had no problems installing it by myself. I can't wait to carry my ebikes with my car!
Terrific product. Very quick turnover from order to delivery. Easy installation with step by step video. Excellent phone rep (Kelly).
Perfect fit! Installed exactly as shown - Thank you for the video!
I used a small dental type hook to assist in getting the fish wire out of the holes in the frame. I also added a little insurance policy by purchasing 4 cotter clevis pins which I spread open a little (see pictures) and clipped onto the bolts once I fished them through the frame. By doing this I minimized the risk of knocking a bolt back into the frame.
I did the installation by myself by using a support to hold one side of the hitch while I fastened a nut on the rear bolt. After doing the other side it was easy to lift into place and fasten the rest of the hardware.
Customer service was awesome and helped me correct a shipping issue. I do recommend inventorying all parts before beginning. I was missing the 4 internal tooth lock washers for the 1/2” bolts but was able to get them from the local hardware store.
Hitch is well designed and installed without issues other than some missing hardware etrailer took care of. etrailer does a good job informing the customer with dimensions, but I can't over-emphasize how low the hitch is. I have to come in my driveway at an angle not to scrape at bottom of my driveway. When you connect something to the hitch, because of length and weight, the issue magnifies. Etrailer did not have a 6" rise with tongue weight capacity I desired, but was able to find one by Towever that works well. Be very careful to look at the dimensions etrailer provides for this hitch before buying a rise. The bumper sticks out further that the hitch, so the rise needs some extension first. If using a rise, I believe etrailer will tell you the rise inherently halves the tongue weight of the hitch. If so, this will still work for my dirt bike carrier, but not a full size motorcycle. This hitch is a great option for a cargo carrier which I will be using for vacations, 1 dirt bike, hitch mount multi-bicycle rack, or towing a small trailer. I'm not sure if any of these would work practically without a rise so I'd consider that in your budget planning.
Absolutely the best product for my purpose. The heavier construction is exactly what I was looking for to accept accessories like a bicycle hitch, external storage rack and a electric bicycle carrier.
By following the Ford manufactures and etrailers recommendations, I decided to pass on installing the wiring harness at this time to prevent from using the car to tow trailers.
This hitch with the concealed crossbar has been an excellent choice to attach our bike carrier!
Fast shipping, well made! I went for the one with 525 lbs tongue weight which is a little pricy but I will also be using a extension riser which cuts the tongue weight in half I’m told. I watched and followed the video step by step and it was pretty easy. Thanks for the videos, they make all the difference.
Arrived quickly. Went on fairly easily. Instruction pictures could have better clarity. Went to a[n online] video and remedied. The 3/8" star and split lock washers were missing and called out in the instructions. Quality and fitment I feel is excellent. Would recommend.
Sierra K.
1/19/2022
Customer service will reach out to you about the missing washers.
Craig
1/18/2023
Pulled a 5 X 8 enclosed trailer from Texas to LA Calif and back with no issues at all!
Perfect fit. I think it is atleast $150 over priced. Shipping was quick.
Made custom for my car , holds both of our E-bikes (70lbs) each with plenty of weight to spare. We've been able to open up our adventures big time.
Looks great, sleek, like it was original. I had it installed by muffler& hitch company Ihave known for 15 years. When they opened it they said “too many nuts & bolts”. (Safer? I thought)
Superb end user resources for installation and accessories! Installed in about 30 minutes.
Okay, the product is great And not why I’m giving 3 stars. I gave 3 stars due to how it was delivered. Holes in the box, with bolts and stuff falling out of it when I took it inside. I had to go buy 3 types of washers since I couldn’t find them. Other than that everything with the hitch was great.
Perfect fit for 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE. Easy install in under an hour. Video was a big help.
The instruction booklet could use more spacing. I missed that I was supposed to double up the washers on the main attachment bolts and had to re-do them.
Also, the video was a big help since I had no clue what the impact frame or anything else was (not like the underside of my car is labelled).
Overall, easy to install by myself and only took about 1-1.5 hours with the car on the ground.
Installation instructions were easy to follow so no problem doing it myself with little experience. Glad to have the two inch receiver so I can use my bike rack without an adapter. Also, the two inch limits rotational play once the rack is loaded.
Great product. Heavy duty and well built. 5 stars for a quality product. 0 stars for etrailer. Here's why: etrailer was an absolute disaster to work with. The shipping box looked like it had been dragged through a field when it arrived at my doorsteps. No actual packing protection on the hitch. I had a cabin air filter with the order and it was just loosely thrown in.. totally destroyed by the hitch. The day I earmarked to do the install, of course there was no hardware kit inside the 2" hitch housing like there was supposed to be. Day was shot. I called etrailer, waited on hold forever, got a hold of a rep, who said he'll rush deliver a new hardware kit. Awesome... 2 weeks go by and many phone calls and holding, I finally got the hardware kit... or so I thought. The basic install went really well until it came time to put on the support brackets, which were listed in the instructions, but were not in the actual kit. Awesome. I call etrailer and they assure me they will get the brackets out to me. Great. Another week goes by and I crawl under the car to finish up. The bolts that fish through the frame have a very specific backing plate, which is no where to be found. I finally just call Torklift directly, because etrailer is such a nightmare to get through with their long hold times. Torklift sends out the back plates so I can finally finish the install.
So it took a little over 4 weeks from start to finish for the install. I understand things happen during shipping, but the hold times, lack of follow up, and just the fact that etrailer had a "you're out of luck" attitude, will really make me think twice about buying something from etrailer again.
Great hitch for a Kuat bike rack system, holding four bikes on a Ford Fusion. I highly recommend.
Jason
4/1/2022
Perfect! Very happy with the product, after 1 year.
got a local rv service center to install it and got some stoplights and had a 4 pin connector installed. Works great!
Fits great. Wish price was a little cheaper but great hitch.
Good quality and easily installed.
Looks very clean and hidden.
It took me 2 hours or so by myself taking my time. Jacked up the uses jack stands to be safe. Removed the panel, ran the coil wire, pulled bolts as told put up receiver, added the two brackets. Tighten main bolts, tighten bracket bolts. Done, cleaned up toke out jack stands and lowered the car. It wasn’t too bad and I did it by myself. I think you have a great product. Thanks Francis
Fit perfectly and appears to be a very well built hitch.
Package came in without any issues, and the installation video was detailed and easy to follow. You could say installation went without a "hitch." Overall, great product and even better service. I would highly recommend this site.
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Todd R.
12/19/2022
It has been a year and the hitch is great. We have pulled a very small trailer and also used a bike rack with two 80 lbs electric bikes. Excellent product.