etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

This is the third etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver that I have purchased! This is a great product that was extremely easy to order, was delivered within days of when my order was placed and installed with no problems! Install instructions were precise and easy to follow. All hardware was provided. You tube videos helped also. I would recommend this product to anyone looking to install a heavy duty, well engineered trailer hitch. Thanks again etrailer2456537

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by: Robert 11/14/2023

Good hitch, hauls well, and I can actually use the foot activation of the lift gate BETTER now as I have a specific location I can aim for with my foot.
NOTE: Connecting the safety chains from the trailer will sometimes activate the power lift gate because you're right in that specific spot. Watch your head!
Exhaust hangers were far more of a pain to reconnect than the instructions and videos lead me to believe. Needed some help with those, but everything else was easy to do on my own.1692697

by: Tom 11/03/2023

BMW X3

Fits my BMW X3 and works well holding a bike rack. And if you know a mechanic who will work with you, it is pretty easy to mount on the X3.1689314

by: Lyle 11/28/2023

2022 BMW X3

The hitch was easy to install and have not any problems with the hitch.1696752

Great customer service and fast shipping 3153616

by: Robert 06/18/2023

2022 BMW X3

Nice hitch, as I recall the installation was a bit difficult but end product is great.1603698

Excellent communication and expert know ledge1664621

I was kept up to date on the shipping and the products were as described. Moreover, I continue to buy products from etrailer for the competitive prices but the excellent customer service. I love the “how to” videos they offer as well!!1488136

Looked very well-made, and the video was totally worth the price of admission.1595282

Shipping was extremely fast. Hitch was perfect1546927

Website was easy to find what I needed. Fast delivery.1483503

Very clear website, speedy shipping and great support!1475906

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by: Dave07/03/2019

The hitch came right on time. It is substantial as they say. I had a body shop install it for me as removing the back bumper cover was beyond my pay grade. I like the way it is hidden except for the 2 x2 receiver. some of the hitches from the trailer rental place I see around town are ridiculous they way they hang down.
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quality and simple install thanks to the videos1741292

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by: Christopher 07/25/2022

Had this Curt installed on my 2020 X3 x drive about a year ago by a local body shop. I have used it for my bike rack and also have a carrier tray. Quality of the powder coat is very good, with no signs of rust after a year. The powdercoat seems better than the Draw Tite hitch that I had on my MDX. Overall very satisfied with this purchase.1338189

Purchased this for a 2018 X3 and had it installed by a BMW Certified shop costing $834 for 6 hours of labor.

Unfortunately, now the exhaust does not hang correctly causing the exhaust tips not being centered within the cutouts. The installation shop referred me to an exhaust specialist to solve it which will likely run another $150-$250.

Otherwise the hitch looks as expected.844130

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by: Kurt 05/10/2021

Hitch is high quality and came with complete installation instructions. I use it for a bike rack and it will also work well for pulling a trailer.1034033

I have a 2022 X3. My mechanic who installed the Curt #13387 Hitch indeed followed the directions and the end result was the left tailpipe hung 1/2" lower than the right one. In hindsight I would have purchased the more expensive Drawtite hitch as it seems to be designed to hang the exhaust from the existing hardware in the car. Otherwise the hitch seems to be OK.1244778

As other said, this is NOT an easy install. I have installed 3 other hitches (two BMW, one Audi) and while it takes time, it is not especially difficult. However, this Curt hitch has some strange design flaws. You have to use an angle grinder or torch to cut off and drill out a welded on bolt, which is really difficult. And it is seemingly needless...the Draw Tite hitch for this car (x3) did not require this. To make matters worse, when you finally get the bolt off and get everything installed, the exhaust system is shifted about an inch to the passenger side, and is very obvious (see previous reviews for a picture). It bugged me so much that I redid the entire thing the next day (another 2 hours) just to modify the rubber-coated steel exhaust hanger bushing...not easy. And then when i reassembled, it is still offset about 1/2" to the right. I really have no idea why Curt would make you relocate the exhaust hanger, and not realize it also causes misalignment. The Draw Tite 76226 does not so go with that product if you are choosing.1223298

nicely made, sturdy design, good welds and finish. Have not installed it yet,
waiting for warmer weather and my experience with items I purchased from you before I don’t expect any problems.
F.Y.I. I fill the cross tube with expandable foam out of a can. Prevents rusting from the inside out, have used this method for years and it works.764129

You're not going to post this one. Installation was VERY difficult. Instructions were miss leading. Installation required drilling out a welded-in stud in the car's bumper (not mentioned in instructions). Re-hanging the car's muffler on the hitch's stud was a bear of an operation. A small design change would fix both of these problems.
BTW: This is the third Curt hitch I've installed. The others were easy.795219

There is a lot to do to install this hitch. The one thing that isn't mentioned is that, on the driver's side muffler hanger, you need an acetylene torch to remove the bolt from the bumper frame. It's welded in place, so won't come out with a hammer. Also, it would have been helpful to know that, because of positioning, the bumper frame and hitch need to be mated to the passenger side muffler hanger, and that prior to trying this, the passenger side hanger needs to be removed from the current hanger post.

Luckily, with trial and error, I found these out, it's installed and I don't have to do it again.811214

As usual, etrailer comes through again! They never fail me, always great service and ALWAYS the best prices and options in the industry! I’ve been a hitch man since 1980 and this is the best place to do business!861815