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This completely hidden, custom-fit hitch installs behind your vehicle's rear bumper so that the cross tube is always out of sight. Receiver easily removes when not in use. Aluminum and steel alloy construction is durable and eco-friendly.
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The EcoHitch Stealth trailer hitch is designed to be completely out of sight when you're not towing. The hitch's cross tube bolts onto your vehicle's frame, behind your rear bumper. No drilling or welding is required. Once installed, the cross tube will be completely concealed and only the receiver will be visible beneath your bumper. But unlike other hitches with hidden cross tubes, the Stealth goes one further. You can remove the receiver portion of the hitch for a completely out-of-sight setup. To mount the receiver, just insert it up into the access port that is built into the cross tube. Secure the receiver to the hitch with the supplied bolt and washers. When you're done towing, just remove the receiver portion to return your vehicle to its clean, factory appearance.
With a combination of aerospace-grade aluminum, steel, and stainless steel, each EcoHitch is made of a strong metal alloy that will stand 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 Stealth 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: 4.5 out of 5 stars (10 Customer Reviews)
This completely hidden, custom-fit hitch installs behind your vehicle's rear bumper so that the cross tube is always out of sight. Receiver easily removes when not in use. Aluminum and steel alloy construction is durable and eco-friendly.
Installation instructions were clear and the project went well. No real hiccups.
My only desire would be for the hitch to be about an inch or 2 higher. Every now and then I will scrape bottom backing down a steep driveway even without having carrying anything. Or over a speed bump while carrying my bike rack.
Its OK. The structure looks good but the hitch is off center to the left and also twisted toward the right side of the car. So it makes the rear of the car look off. We pulled the bumper cover over to try and hide the flaw and that helped. I also had it powder coated because the coating that was on it wouldn't have lasted half a Maine winter. So it works, but the details of it are poor.
Installed on a 2013 WRX Hatch
The part itself is good quality, no issues with paint carroding, welds look good and nothing is flimsy. Love the ability to hide the hitch entirely by removing the drop post.
Install was pretty straightforward, the hardest part is removal of the bumper beam and any existing hardware. Some plastic on this cars bumper will need to be trimmed for the drop post to clear.
For this car specifically, be prepared for issues with exhaust clearance. My car has an aftermarket exhaust (Invidia q300) and I had to try a few different exhaust hangers to get an acceptable fit. There are many different hangers available so you may need to try a few. I had success with the two-position grimmspeed ones and it's still pretty tight.
Etrailer and EcoHitch rock - Hitch arrived as predicted and installed just as advertised; instructions were clear and all the hardware was in the package. The cardboard box was punctured by the hitch during shipping but the hitch was not damaged - it's build like a tank! The removable 2" receiver bolts up very solid.
Install took about 2 - 3 hours by myself for mechanicals but electrical took longer - it's tough to route the power wire to the Curt trailer controller (also bought from etrailer) from the trunk to fuse panel. The included bolt threader worked fine; easier than I expected.
Why not 5 stars? No metal-to-metal clearance issues with SPT quad-tip exhaust on my 2010 STI SE but the front two bolts do touch the rubber exhaust hangers. Don't think it will be an issue but may shorten the front bolts to give more clearance.
Hints:
1. hang the hitch with a rope around the center section of the hitch, tied to the latch for the hatch - makes it easy to maneuver one side in place, tighten those two bolts then go the other side. If you loosely thread one nut on one of the bolts, you won't have to worry about pushing back into the frame while you're working on the other side.
2. Liberal use of PB Blaster to loosen the bumper beam bolts will make your life much easier - squirt as soon as you get the bumper cover off and it will be ready when you get around to taking the beam off.
Sorry about the poor quality of the pictures. The one without the bike rack shows hitch installed with receiver removed.
Everything was as expected. I will follow up with some better pictures when available.
I would recommend etrailer.
Thanks guys
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