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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: 4.4 out of 5 stars (25 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.Great Fit, very stealth. I did the install on my wife's brand new 2024 Tiguan SE R-Line and everything went very smooth, took about 1.5 hours and there were zero hiccups, fitment was perfect. We riveted on the sensor that was affixed to the old crash bar for a nice factory finish. Very impressed with how the 2" receiver comes out through the factory underside whole in the valence. Highly recommend!
Hitch is quality, install went pretty smoothly. Installed on a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan r line. The side brackets needed a little tapping as there was 1/4” gap cause they were bent, after that issue was take care of and went all back together easily until it was time to put the rear splash guard/skid plate/ bumper support back in which 100% needed to be trimmed as it would never go back in without trimming and if you leave out your rear bumper will just be flapping around in the middle.
I do auto body for a living so it wasn’t a big job but would have been nice to not have to bang hitch with hammer to fit and when stated no trimming of anything needed which is false.
Overall great hitch
It's perfect. The VW dealer told me it didn't fit but, after convincing myself that I was capable of removing and reinstalling my 2021 Tiguan's bumper, I didn't have any issues at all.
If you are looking for the best quality Tiguan hitch, this is it. Super heavy duty, and highest ground clearance. Some of the other offerings may be easier to install as they don't require removing the bumper cover, but they compromise capacity, and clearance. This hitch is completely hidden, with the exception of the receiver. No trimming of the bumper cover is required either! Not my first ECO-hitch, as I had one on a Golf Sportwagen also which was also excellent. Installation time took about 2 hours. etrailer customer service came through when there was a little hiccup, I appreciate that.
This was my 3rd or 4th hitch (and wiring) purchased from etrailer - great cost to value. have been satisfied with each purchase. new england road salt exacerbates oxidation - and while there is some corrosion/rust, it has not been an issue.
My package arrived without installation hardware. It arrived without the metal plates required to install it. It did not come with instructions. Etrailer created a page for me and there were no installation instructions there either. I'm really frustrated.
Katrina B.
3/14/2023
I see that we have a new hitch on its way to you now. Once you receive it, we would love your updated feedback.
Was sent a defective hitch. Sent pictures and spoke with customer service only to be told they wont overnight a replacement, but I have to wait another 4 days. Delays before even shipping the hitch I get an email with an apology because "they received an influx of orders and there processing time is longer than expected".
2.5 hours, start to finish, solo install. Would go faster with an extra set of hands. Very straight forward, all parts accounted for, and nice clean look once installed!
Packaging was poor at best. Missing major parts (frame support plate), hardware loose inside box. Not very pleased with this purchase.
Brooke M.
10/1/2022
Well thanks for reaching back out to us and giving us a chance to make it right. I have already sent your information to our customer service team and they will be in contact with you about this.
Difficult to install and doesn’t have a spot ready to install the VW sensor. Very heavy duty. Looks excellent!
Installed on 2021 VW Tiguan SE. Install went well, I would advise using some lock tight liquid as some of the lock washers can be challenging to get on. Also, their is a cellular antenna on the rear right side, inside the bumper, I just zip tied it in the general area where it was before after installing the hitch. Also have it a long wrench set available will help with the install as some of the bolt heads reside inside a steel tube frame.
Quality steel, well-coated, heavy duty, excellent fit, and very safe. Replaces the crash structure with something that'll REALLY hold up. 2019 Tiguan has zero clearance or fit issues with the bumper skin, exhaust, etc. The receiver sits level and, due to pushing vs hanging design, does not sag over time. The look is sleek and what stock should look like -- not completely hidden but neatly integrated and flowing with body lines. Instructions were excellent, but you'd better have some mechanic blood and muscles (as expected). Zero regrets with this one. I was worried since it was for a wussy vehicle, but a proper truck would be proud with this thing. My only improvement suggestion would be to include a zinc anticorrosion spray ("cold galvanizing") for wet installing the bolts. Top marks after a year of use.
Great price, fast shipping and close to factory specs.
Quick delivery. Status info available. Already installed and fit well, no issues. Good design, didn’t have to cut the trim when installed. Last mentioned was important to me.
fits the 2021 Tiguan SE r line just fine
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Jenny N.
7/5/2022
It sounds like that the side brackets were knocked out of alignment which is why the bolt holes are not lining up. This can happen while in transit to our facility or to you. We do have a great FAQ that provides ways to move the brackets back into alignment so the hitch can be installed.
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