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This completely hidden hitch keeps your vehicle looking like it just came off the assembly line. Remove the receiver for a fully concealed look when you're not carrying your bikes to the trail. Only for use with hitch-mounted racks and carriers.
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Note: This rack receiver is for hitch-mounted accessories only. The receiver tube included with this hitch cannot be used for towing.
If you would like to upgrade this rack receiver for towing, you will need to purchase the Stealth Hitches towing kit (sold separately). The ball mount included in this kit inserts into the center block of the hitch in place of the receiver attachment. A 2" hitch ball is included with the ball mount, making it ready to tow with out of the box.
If you want to take your bikes to the trail with your family this summer, you have plenty of options. You can carry your bikes on top of your car with a roof rack, but that bulky rack can increase drag on your ride. You can use a trunk rack, but that's a pain to mount and it can scratch your car's paint. Or you can install a hitch on your ride and use a hitch-mounted bike rack to carry your bikes.
This rack receiver is designed to act as a mounting point for your hitch bike rack or cargo carrier. Just slide the shank of your carrier into the receiver for use, and when you're done you can not only remove the carrier, but the receiver as well, leaving your vehicle looking clean and unmodified.
Nothing can ruin the clean, stylish look of your vehicle like a giant piece of metal bolted beneath its bumper. Luckily, with the Stealth Hitches rack receiver, you never have to worry about messing up your vehicle's lines.
This hitch installs behind your bumper, keeping the cross tube concealed and leaving only the hitch receiver visible. Even better, the receiver can be easily removed from the cross tube when it's not in use so that you won't see any trace of the hitch. This means that you can retain that clean, from-the-factory look for your ride, while still being able to carry your bikes and gear on the next family road trip.
The receiver can be attached or detached in seconds with no tools required. To insert the receiver, simply pop the base up into the stainless steel block at the center of the hitch until it automatically latches in place.
Be sure to then press the lock on the side of the block to fully secure the receiver. When you're finished carrying your bikes or cargo, use the included key to unlock the latch. Then turn the handle on the block clockwise and remove the receiver. You can stow the receiver in a safe place, like your vehicle's rear cargo area, or you can use a convenient carrying case (391CASER - sold separately).
And when you're not using the receiver attachment, the included hitch plug covers the center block's opening to protect the hitch's body from dirt and debris.
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.
Alternate Instructions
Tech Tip
The included receiver is not designed for trailer towing. The Towing Package Upgrade Kit, 391CONVD5 (sold separately), is required for towing capability. No drilling required for installation , Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation , Gravel shield under rear of car (not fascia) requires trimming
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (12 Customer Reviews)
This completely hidden hitch keeps your vehicle looking like it just came off the assembly line. Remove the receiver for a fully concealed look when you're not carrying your bikes to the trail. Only for use with hitch-mounted racks and carriers.
Quality is great. Have owned for one year and paired with my mtb kuat bike tray rack. Installation is straightforward with the instructional video but it will take a few hours if you don’t have a lift and experience and tools. But all in all it has held up.
This hitch is fantastic. The hitch receiver is removable so when you're not using it, there is no visible hardware at all. Even when installed, the receiver is clean-looking and unobtrusive. It comes with a custom key that you use to install and remove the receiver. Once the key is in, there's a knob on the opposite side that pulls out, it's spring-loaded. It's hard to master at first but then you get the hang of it. I had this hitch installed at a BMW specialty shop (Northern VA). They said it was a piece of cake, it took them about 2.5hrs. My installation fee was $[XX] which was very reasonable based on multiple quotes. ***NOTE: I did not want the electrical integrated into the installation - I only ever use a bike rack, I never intend to tow. This is why the installation price was a lower labor cost.*** I've attached pics, the long black plate is what is removed from the bottom and handed over to you. Thanks for a great product etrailer!
Super customer service and a great hitch! Detailed step by step instructions so you don't end up taking it all apart again because you forgot one tiny stupid little detail. Awesome!
Excellent customer service! I’ve ordered before from eTrailer and delivery is prompt and timely.
Stealth is the proper name for this! Can't tell I have a hitch installed until you put on the connector unit.
5 stars for the product, but 1 star for how etrailer handles orders! I They listed the product as "in stock" but when I ordered it took _several weeks_ before it finally shipped. When I spoke to customer service about this I was effectively told that "the product was in stock in the warehouse, but it's a big warehouse and it's hard to get to this item." My mind was blown by this explanation—what kind of fulfillment system lists something in stock that is "hard to get to"?? My suspicion is that etrailer _lies_ to the customer to get them to place an order even when they do not have the item actually in stock. I am unlikely to order from this site ever again, unfortunately.
Works well on my vehicle.
Paulo
10/5/2022
Video instructions were great and very helpful for the 2022 BMW x3. So far so good and would recommend this hitch.
Excellent product !
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Brooke M.
6/30/2022
Oh no, Im sorry for your frustrating experience with etrailer. It sounds like you caught us during our warehouse expansion. We have since doubled our warehouse space to avoid this type of situation.