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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.
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The sturdy steel construction is protected with a matte black finish for added durability. This unique powder coating gives etrailer hitches a carbide-like appearance and a rugged look that sets them apart from traditional glossy hitches. In addition to being rust and corrosion resistant, the tough matte coating hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than a glossy finish.
At etrailer 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: 4.6 out of 5 stars (11 Customer Reviews)
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.
fantastic hitch great buy!!!!
Glad i bought the hitch. Everything fits, is strong and solid, easy to install without doing anything to the car itself. I got Volvo electronics instead of 3rd party wiring. Only negative was having to get Volvo dealer to 'patch' for the added wiring. Otherwise, i now have use of a light trailer without problems and at a reasonable cost. i recommend this product.
Got it, Great Service. Will let you know about the installation
My items shipped almost immediately. Unfortunately, the hitch was wrapped in plastic and nothing more. The exposed receiver has 2 silver marks that will be sure to be attention getters. The parts bag, that was taped to the receiver, has a hole larger than the size of the nuts. I sure hope none fell out! I'll find out this weekend. Pretty cheezy packaging!
I called customer service with what I thought was an issue with the hitch. Turns out the [online] video wasn't as good as the written instructions. Customer service was very helpful and was standing by to help solve the problem but I found my mistake. Good product, price, and delivery too!
Everything you need to get going, Installation is easy although it took me longer because I was on my own and on my back. But all the instructions are spot on.
Brian
12/10/2023
I never installed it because the difficulties so sitting in the box
Jenny N.
12/11/2023
The packaging arrived damaged for the trailer hitch, but I thought there was no way this heavy duty hitch would have been damaged. It was just packaged in a box that was too small and didn’t have any cushioning inside it. Instead, I got the hitch partway on and realized it was definitely bent…. There was no way I could line up the bolt holes on both sides. Highly frustrated after more than an hour of trying to ensure I wasn’t missing a step only to confirm the produce arrived damaged.
The quality of the trailer hitch receiver is outstanding. It has a nice coat of paint and beautiful welds. Made in the USA definitely shows on this product and I highly recommend to buy a U.S. made product over anything else. Here are some points to share regarding the installation:
1. You need more fishwire: I was not able to remove the fishwire without stripping it off the bolts. The wire bites into the thread and does not want to let go of the bolt voluntarily. My workaround was to wind new fishwires for each pull, but my fishwires were not as tightly wound as store-bought ones, which made it difficult to pull the bolt through the washers. I recommend to use a fishwire for each pull, which means the kit needs 6 fishwires in total OR I need to learn how to remove a fishwire without destroying it.
2. It seems like an easy installation, but if you are not REALLY in to working on cars, just buy this and have it installed by your friendly mechanic around the corner. I just don't have the patience to lay under a car half a day to save a few bucks. Just removing the T15 torx for the tailpipe cover took some patience, 30 minutes itself and smaller hands than mine. This is a rough job if you are not used to doing this (and if you don't have enough FISHWIRE).
I would give this product 5 stars for the product quality itself, but dropped it by one star because the effort for installation is definitely higher than what it looks like in the installation videos.
Hitch received as shipping information said. Package could use more packing material. Right side mount of hitch was exposed on receipt and wound up being bent, had to bend/pound it back into shape to align to mounting holes. Only issue encountered thus far. The step-by-step install instructional video's were awesome for our Volvo!!! Thank you!
The Hitch works great! My 2015 Volvo XC60 did not come w/ a Hitch, and I cannot use a trunk bike rack because of the spoiler. I had my mechanic install both the Hitch & the Bike Rack (Curt Premium Hitch-mounted 4-bike Carrier - 2" Hitches), he basically took it out the box and showed me how to use it.
Overall, an excellent product with exceptionally good installation instructions via a video. The one step I expected to be easy turned out to take longer than expected; that is, remove and replace the two stainless steel exhaust extensions. The whole process took about 4 hours, which included several much-needed breaks. I put the back of the Volvo XC60 on jack stands, raising the rear of the vehicle about 1'. This height made for easy work at arms length. A hoist might have complicated the installation process, and probably would have required 2 people to hold and put the hitch in place. As it was, I was able to balance the hitch on my chest while installing the first two bolts, with some needed help from my wife. I had to bend the hitch mounting arms a bit to allow alignment of the first two bolts. Once these were in place, the remainder of the installation went fairly quickly. I did learn a lot about using the fish wire. I am guessing the person who did the video had done several hitch installations. Irrespective, it is suggested you view the video front-to-back a few times before starting the project. I am very pleased with the final product as it looks very professionally done. I am somewhat mechanically minded, but not a mechanic by any stretch. I highly recommend this product and etrailer! The attached photo shows the final installation, less the right exhaust flange and with a bicycle rack installed on the hitch.
The receiver arrived with two arms poking out of the box hoping the bend in the arms is the way it’s made will not know until it’s installed
Product was spot on. Installation requires solid experience with working on cars. Video provided within the trailer order link was exceptional and extremely helpful. Be patient, it takes time (older car), or bring it to your mechanic and grab some breakfast instead :).
Installation can be tricky. Instructions are provided clearly. Do follow closely. Nonetheless, excellent product even after a year! Quality material used.
Super clean job by true professionals!
Ultimately had my mechanic Install as was more functional to work while car was raised. Mechanic stated went in well, he to trim the heat shield a little for it to fit. Though that was noted in the install manual so it was expected..
The hitch itself is wonderful- solid, easy to install. I towed a trailer cross country, have had multiple bikes on a bike rack and have no issues with the hitch amd functionality.
I deducted a star because the 2012 Volvo XC60 this was supposed to be custom fitted to has part of the exhaust system rubbing against the hitch. I even took it to the dealer to make sure nothing was wrong with the car. They told me there is nothing to be done but wrap the exhaust piece that is rubbing with a high heat wrap to reduce the noise and the friction and then replace the wrap periodically.
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The product arrived in perfect condition and sooner then expected.
I had ordered this hitch twice from someplace else and they were unable to get it to my home in anywhere near good condition and lets just say that it was a less then Prime experience. I did mention that I had encountered shipping challenges in the past and Mark M explained that etrailer doesn't use the manufacturers packaging and that they use there own. The box the hitch arrived in was a little beat up but in tact. The box was very heavy duty and no part of the hitch was hanging out. Nicely done! In the long run I may have spent a few dollars more but its worth it. The hitch is installed and overall this was an outstanding experience. Thanks
This is a great hitch. The install was a little tricky, however with some patience I was able to maneuver the hitch into place with no adjustment to the car muffler hangers as described in the directions. Only a minor modification was needed for the heat shields and that was done without tools. The only slight downside is that the steel for the vertical brackets from the crossmember up to the mounts could be a bit beefier, however given that this is used on a car and not a truck, it will be just fine.
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Jenny N.
1/13/2023
Oh no! I am sorry to hear that the hitch arrived scratched. I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you about the scratches and to make sure that you have all the hardware. I recommend touching up the affected area with a rust resistant paint like Rustoleum.