Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
Item # 24826
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2011 Honda Fit
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2011 Honda Fit - Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Class I
- 2000
- Visible Cross Tube
- 200
- Draw-Tite
- Custom Fit Hitch
This fully welded, corrosion-resistant Honda Fit trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.
Features:
- Custom-fit trailer hitch lets you tow a trailer or carry a bike rack or cargo carrier with your vehicle
- Computer-aided, fully welded steel construction ensures strength and durability
- Tested Tough - safety and reliability criteria exceed industry standards
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Black powder coat finish covers e-coat base for superior rust protection
- Sturdy, square-tube design
- Drawbar and pin and clip sold separately
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
- Rating: Class I
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 200 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
Draw-Tite Tested Tough
Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
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.
24826 Draw-Tite Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver - Sportframe
60218 Hidden Hitch Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Installation Details
Weight Carrying Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
2,000 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
200 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
Hitch does not allow
use of weight distribution
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
2,000 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
200 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
Hitch does not allow
use of weight distribution
Tech Tip
Trimming part of the wheel well is needed for a secure fit. No drilling required for installation
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Video of Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Honda Fit - Draw-Tite
Today on our 2011 Honda Fit, we're going to install part number 24826 from Draw-Tite. All right, this is what the hitch looks like when it's installed on the vehicle. Next we'll go ahead and give you some measurements that will help you out in selecting some accessories such as a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From top of receiver opening down to the ground will be 9-1/2 inches and from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of bumper will be 4 inches. Now we'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. We're going to make an outline of what we need to cut out.
We'll remove the plastic rivet and then trim the panel as needed. All right now we need to make a notch in the rear most hole in the frame so that our 1 inch wide spacer can fit inside the frame rail. To cut our notch into the frame, we're going to use a rotary tool to do that with. We'll do a test fit with a block to make sure it goes in. Once that's accomplished, we'll be finished with the driver's side for now and we'll move over to the passenger side.
Well do the same thing on the passenger side; however, we're going to take one extra step and go ahead and move the exhaust out of the way. We'll spray down the rubber hangers with some lubricant, pry them off, so we have a little bit more working room. Then we go ahead and start installing our hardware. All right, now we go ahead and start installing the hardware. Using the hole that we just made the notch in, we'll use that as an access hole.
We'll take our pull wire, put it through the forward hole and we'll bring it back through the rear most hole. We'll thread our block onto the wire, push it onto the frame and then we'll thread the bolt on and pull it through. Now on the rear most hole, we'll go ahead and install the block and the hardware with the bolt leader altogether, put it in the frame and pull it back down through. This will be the same on both sides of the vehicle. All right at this point we can go ahead and start installing the hitch.
You definitely want an extra set of hands to help hold it up while you install the hardware. Now the hardware will be a conical tooth washer and the nut and when you make sure when you install the conical tooth washer that the teeth on the washer are pointing towards the hitch. All right, now with our hitch in place, we'll go ahead and snug down the bolts. Now we want to make sure the heat shield on the passenger side does not get smashed between the hitch and the frame and we'll make sure that the plastic on the driver's side doesn't get caught between the hitch and the frame as well. We'll snug down the bolts and then torque them down as specified in the instructions. With all our bolts torqued down, we can go ahead and reinstall the exhaust. With that it will finish up our install for part number 24826 from Draw-Tite on our 201 Honda Fit.
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Customer Reviews
Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" - 24826
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (242 Customer Reviews)
This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.by: Craig E12/20/2013
2013 HondaFit
Etrailer has a great website. It describes the product very well. Has many references and videos on install combined with reviews made this a very easy product to get and installation was easy and as described. However the product was poorly made. The powder coating had huge bubbles in several places and had chipped off. I decided to install it instead of returning it. The product will rust over time and the flaws wont be visible from the outside. When I was installing the hitch everything went great until I tried to do final adjustments before torqueing down the bolts. The hitch receiver tube was not sticking out straight. When I crawled under the car and looked. The tube is welded on about 5 degrees off of 90 degrees so I had to install the whole product on as much of an angle to compensate. It still sticks out at an angle. Will it effect use. Probably not, but it is on a new car. Have not contacted Etrailer yet.
by: Jan M.04/26/2013
2011HondaFit
A great product, installed the hitch receiver and the T-One Wiring Harness on my 2011 Honda Fit in just under an hour. Would have been much faster, but had to find some of my tools that the grandkids had been playing with. A very easy install after I found out how to remove the inside fender panel. It just snaps on, go figure.
Jan M.
5/16/2014
Hitch is doing great.
by: J.D.03/27/2014
2013 HondaFit
I bought the Fit to replace my truck, so I needed a hitch to haul bulky items in a trailer.
Installing this yourself isn't difficult, in case you're wondering. I installed it by myself. The only part that's difficult is holding one side up while bolting the opposite side on. I rested the one side on the muffler while putting the other side up, and it worked ok for me. It was nice adding this on myself instead of paying double the price for a dealer to do it for me. I've used a bike rack with this, and hauled a lot of items in a trailer, and have had exactly zero issues with this hitch.
by: Steven 12/21/2022
Draw-Tite makes good stuff.
Steven
12/22/2023
Perfect.
by: Charles C08/20/2013
2009 HondaFit
Before ordering this hitch, I watched the etrailer.com installation video to see if this was really a DIY project. Looked straight forward so I made the leap. Once the hitch arrived I unpacked it, gathered the recommended tools (all three of them) and watched the video again as a refresher. Then on the driveway in front of all the neighbors, I proceeded to install it with no cussing and no bloody knuckles! Total time including watching the video: 40 mins.
Then I tackled the trailer wiring kit. Talk about easy, 20 minutes later car is back together and ready for my Yakima Rock and Roll trailer that should arrive tomorrow. Had some concern that the remote braking system for towing the Fit behind our RV was going to interfere but not a bit. Great service and great products etrailer!
by: Denise12/11/2020
I’m really happy with my new Draw-Tite hitch and Swagman bike rack! They work really well on my 2010 Honda Fit, and look really sleek and stylish, too. I had my local car service place put them on them for me, and the guys found them very easy to install. I’ll be carrying just one bike, so I put on just one set of tire holders, and they’re on the outer side so I can load and unload the bike without having to lift it around the backside of the mast – so easy! I also got a Swagman adapter bar (thanks for the suggestion, Alexis!) to work with the curvy step-through frame, and it’s very easy to click into place. I’m several miles away from nice safe bike trails, and I’m really enjoying how this new setup helps me go there so I can ride my new bike in a good place.
by: David07/14/2018
2013 HondaFit
Great Product. I spent much longer than the estimated time but stopped to take lots of photos. A couple notes on install...
-- Taking off the passenger side wheel give you some space to work and makes your life 100x easier. Also made it possible to do the job without dropping the muffler and I was super glad. Mechanics probably have a trick to get those rubber hangers off in 2 seconds but I fought with it for 20 minutes before giving up.
-- The spacers are only 0.04in larger than the hole in the frame so you don't need to take away much metal at all when you make the keyway. You'll need a small (less than 1" wide) file with a fine tooth. The frame material is only maybe 14-18ga steel.
-- The fish wires are coiled pretty tight in the packaging. Straighten them out a bit before starting to make it easier to get through the frame
-- If you're doing the job yourself and you've got an extra jack stand, use it to prop up the hitch so you don't have to support it's full weight while you're starting the first bolts.
-- The plastic wheel well guard is easy to trim down using a sturdy utility knife with a new blade
-- Didn't need to trim the exhaust heat shield.
-- There's some left-right adjustment room in the mounting holes so check that the hitch receiver is centered before tightening everything down. (last pic taken before I did this.)
Haven't attached the bike rack yet or tried it out but expect no problems. Install is tight and no rattles from exhaust or trim. Very Happy!
by: Steve M.03/21/2014
2010 HondaFit
2010 Honda Fit here. Took me about 2 hours to install, I have only basic tools and no garage to work in. The part fit perfectly, installation was straightforward. Would have been a little easier if I'd had a second pair of hands to help when hanging it up after putting the bolts in, but I managed alone. Looks great, should be all set for the move!
Steve M.
3/21/2015
Served admirably for the move! I havent used it since, but its still on the car. The mouth area got a little rusty salted roads... but I cleaned it up with a brush and WD-40. Seems fine since.
by: Larry03/27/2022
No need to do "keyhole" notching of "frame" member IF you remove rear fascia (bumper cover) and steel bumper bar. As shown in photo, removal of these parts reveals round hole through which bolts and bolt backing plates may be fished. No notching means less corrosion. Further, you can spray anti-corrosive wax-type coating through hole into "frame" rail both before and after installation of bolts/backing plates. This is the correct way to do job. Bumper and bumper bar removal takes about 15 minutes and also allows for easier placement of hitch into correct position.
by: Lisa 08/22/2023
Honda
Rating is 4.5. Easy to install, works great! Would be perfect 5 if it had a 2” gooseneck rise for raising the bike rack on my Honda Fit. It would help avoid hitting bike tires on pavement when backing out of driveway.
by: Robert D03/03/2012
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Very easy install! One man install using a just 2 passenger-side wheels on the curb to get some room under the Fit, and some seat cushions to not kill my back. Including the 4 wire bolt leaders was pure genius.
Seeing the video was great - I used some bike chain oil (couldn't find my WD-40) to ease the muffler hangers off. A long screwdriver and gentle pressure is all you need. An old braided belt was to hold the muffler out of the way, and then hold the hitch in position.
Got it on snug - need a deep-well 11/16 socket and torque wrench to finish the job.
Pictures show the Swagman 2-bike rack. I like the way the rack goes from the hitch to give some ground clearance on driveways, ramps, etc.
Great deal - great price - great service on delivery - easy install thanks to the video - will let you know how the Swagman does after a 1500 mile trip!
by: Andrew Schlegel09/03/2016
2009 HondaFit
My Trailer Hitch was easy to install with the videos provided through etrailer.com. I have used my trailer countless times over the last year and believe it is one of the best purchases I've ever had the privilege to enjoy.
by: Jane06/22/2022
I am very happy with my hitch that I bought from etrailer. I had it installed on my 2011 Honda Fit and I use it to haul around two bikes on a bike rack.
by: Christopher05/04/2018
2009 HondaFit
Perfect fit and easy to install. I got it for a bike rack and it works great. Everything necessary for install was included and the video made it a no brainer to get all set up. etrailer was great through the whole transaction as well; fast processing, shipping and great communication.
by: Steve F.12/15/2012
2012 Honda Fit Sport
Installation was on a 2012 Honda Fit Sport. The video produced by etrailer.com was VERY HELPFUL. The instructions leave a bit to the imagination.
The video shows exactly where the wheel well plastic trim needs to be cut and the importance of dropping the exhaust before attempting to "keyhole" the right side.
A third pair of hands (or a floor jack as I used) is very helpful to raise the hitch while bolting on the hardware.
by: Jeff M03/31/2012
2012 HondaFit
Installing this was the easiest project I've had in years! The Honda Fit installation video on the etrailer site was immensely helpful. I used a metal file to cut the notch in the frame to get the backing plate into the frame. It only took me about 3 minutes of filing on each hole. I was working by myself, and had everything torqued down and cleaned up in just over an hour.
by: Caleb. C08/27/2013
2013 HondaFit
Hitch arrived promptly and installation was very straightforward. You will need some sort of rotary tool or ginder to cut a 1/16 in groove into two of the frame holes to get the nut plates to fit into the frame. Believe it or not you can actually install the hitch by yourself and without dropping the exhaust although it does take some flexibility. Overall great product and great price.
2013 Honda Fit Sport 5 door
by: David W.07/22/2011
The Draw-Tite hitch came very quickly from etrailer, and they had the best price around. Installation was easy, taking only about 35 minutes, including the time to put the car on/off jack stands. Fit was perfect, and the end result is very solid. Once installed, it is well hidden, which made photographing the finished job difficult.
by: Howard T01/11/2014
Honda
This trailer hitch was perfect for our 2013 Honda Fit Sport, making it possible to use our Saris Thelma 2 bike rack easily. Thank you
by: Stefan02/04/2019
2012 HondaFit
Good product. Install doesn't seem to be the EASIEST for your average DIY person.. but its not the hardest. Took maybe 25 min with a lift and power tools. Can't wait to use it. (Installed on 2012 Honda fit)
by: David 02/22/2024
I got it installed today and know it will do it's job for a few years.
It will also get very rusty. For the money, a better rust resistant finish should be used.
by: Michael 07/28/2023
Works perfectly. I use it for a bike rack for an E-bike that is really too heavy to put on top of the car. .
by: AH06/18/2011
Mine is a 2010 fit with the sport package and this fit perfectly. I highly recommend watching the video to master the techniques for using the screw-on wires to pull the bolts through the frame (this technique is a time saver!). Keep these wires attached until you are ready to put on each nut because it's easy to bump them back into the frame.
Also, I did not detach and lower the muffler as shown in the video but you can work around the muffler if you have a bit of dexterity. I worked at a slow pace and the installation time was 2 hours (although 40 minutes is clearly possible).
by: Gustavo03/26/2014
You guys are great!
First, shipping was very expedited, the package arrived a lot earlier than promised and the item is simple great quality. Also you took the time to look for an installer for me in my area but ended up doing it myself, I just followed the instructions of the video you sent to me and that was very easy.
I can only say now, thank you very much for your service, Im very happy with my new toy!!!
by: Chris01/17/2019
2013 HondaFit
Installed the mount on a 2013 Fit Sport without assistance in under an hour with no additional help. I just used a couple of jack stands for support.
Looks great and works perfectly. Very solid construction. I will be using this to pull a Class 1 trailer.
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