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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: 4.8 out of 5 stars (116 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.Installed the hitch in 1.5 hours. Easy install and high quality parts.
Great instructions, and it bolted into place perfectly. One year later, and it's holding perfectly. Obviously, I don't tow much with my Prius V, but it holds my 2", heavy duty E-bike rack with no problems.
Mick
4/2/2024
Works great. So great that I never think of it, but Ive suggested etrailer.com to a couple friends looking for similar solutions.
This is a great product! The only “hitch” from my order is that etrailer forgot to include the hitch straps in my package so my installation was delayed a couple of weeks. Hunter from Torklift and Theresa from etrailer sorted it out for me. Installation is fairly easy as long as you have all the tools. I recommend lifting your car or using a ramp which makes so you have enough room to work with. It’s a great product and I won’t have problems looking for attachment because it’s a 2” receiver. I am excited for our next camping trip!
Shannon S.
7/14/2022
This hitch installed very easily onto my Prius V. The build quality seems excellent and every thing aligned perfectly. I will say that the pictures provided with the installation manual were rather small and I was having a hard time deciding what it was really showing but once I was under the car it was very easy to understand what needed to be done. Will buy from this supplier again and recommend them to any friends looking for these types of products.
etrailer's 2016 Prius V and 2017 Prius V videos were great. Followed the vid step-by-step. The paper instructions from Torklift were next to useless for me; tried reading but couldn't follow.
Definitely suggest having a second hand on standby while you are installing under the car.
etrailer's customer service was great. Kept me informed the entire way, even though they were short staffed and took longer than useless to ship out order; understandable during these times.
Sit flush, clean, and neatly tucked underneath bumper. Glad I got this over the cheaper lower hanging ones 1.25" options.
Problems:
No where, either from Torklift or etrailer, did it specify that I needed TWO 19mm sockets. So when it was time to tighten the bracket bolts, I had to make due w/ one 19mm socket and clamps. It was a giant PIA. Added close to an hour to install.
One major problem I discovered is inside of the hitch receiver is not coated properly, making it susceptible to rust. I installed it on Sunday. Monday night had a rainstorm come through (no rubber hitch cover yet since it's coming in the mail). Tues morning I discover rust inside the receiver already. I haven't even used this hitch yet. If I had left it uncovered for months it'd be understandable, but after one night of rain? I can and will obviously spray inside receiver w/ some rust enamel protection, but for a new xxx+$ hitch, I would expect Torklift to properly coat their hitch inside and out. I tried cleaning off the best I could but there's still rust where water sat overnight; you can see in the picture.
Sierra K.
6/17/2021
Thank you for your review. I know rust can be pretty frustrating. I have attached a help article explaining more.
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Thank you. I love how this hitch looks and performs. I chose it for the low profile! Easy to install. Video instructions were indispensible in getting it done right.
Borrowed the torque wrench from aN auto parts shop for free.
Thank you, thank you!
This is a very solid, well constructed hitch receiver which comes with all the hardware necessary for a polished installation. There are even bolts for replacing the plastic fasteners for the bumper tabs! This install took me about two hours as I was doing it solo and had to come up with some way of supporting the receiver while getting the initial bolts in place using materials on hand. Having a cat want to supervise me during the install also didn't help things! I followed the installation video step by step and all turned out perfect. Thanks for a great product!
Purchased this hitch after consulting with the fabulous customer support people, George J, helped me pick out exactly what I needed for an older car and bike rack. my installer had no problem with it!
EcoHitch is definitely the the best choice for a Prius V. Everything fits nicely behind the bumper. All that shows is the receiver. The instruction book, unfortunately, was not so easy to follow. It would have been very difficult to install the hitch receiver using just the instruction book. Fortunately, I watched the excellent installation video on Etrailer.com several times. After watching the video, I understood the instructions much better and the installation of the hitch went smooth.
Well, shipping was on the slow boat, but I got it, installed everything and all worked. Thanks! Loved the plug n play install
I was looking for a hitch that would handle light duty with strength to spare and this product did not disappoint!! Installation was easy with the guide and video. The Hitch was delivered on time and looks great. I apologize for the photo it's hard to see the hitch but--- that's the point isn't it.
So far it has been great. I think I could’ve installed it myself (65yr woman) but it just so happened that a friend of mine came by and I had him do it. it’s installed on a Toyota Prius V for a bicycle rack.
This hitch fit the PriusV perfectly. I love the simple clean designs of the HiddenHitch. And etrailer.com makes it easy to check that your getting the right hitch and delivers the hitches with no trouble!
The hitch looks really Good..Heavy duty with nice welds and finish looks like it will stand up against rust...Only 2 days after I ordered it was on my porch...Great company with great customer support
This is an excellent hitch. It bolts to Prius with not too much difficulty and is mostly hidden behind the bumper. The main reason I like it so much is that it is a full size class III hitch which can be used with the majority of bike racks and other hitch accessories. I also use it to pull a small utility trailer. Who needs a gas guzzling pickup truck?
my only reason for purchasing a class III hitch to my previous was to accommodate electrical lift for my wife's mobility scooter. Additionally I had a class I hits installed by the car dealer but it proved to be unable to meet the demands of what I needed. This hitch has proved to be an outstanding purchase and has provided superior performance. As a side benefit the 2 inch receiver has been extremely beneficial in accommodating other applications. The performance, price and ease of installation ( with the video) is excellent.
Why would a Prius need a 500# Class 3 hitch? Because I wanted one. Easy to order easy to install and easy to use. Fit on the first try and bolted to the frame without any mods.
I carry a tadpole trike which is heavy - a Class 1 would be bumping up against the 200# limit quickly - so,Class 3 prevented issued
Purchased this hitch to be installed on a 2017 Prius V, not for towing, but for a hitch mounted bike rack. Required the heavier hitch for a carrier for 2 e-bikes.
Had to take the job to our mechanic since I don't have the equipment to lift the car, and they installed the hitch for a minimal fee (said it was a quick job).
Many many miles driven either with a One Up rack with bicycle or my On1Moto trailer. Hitch installed in the driveway pretty easily, and is super secure. No issues.
I procrastinated purchasing for almost a year and regret the time lost. The perfect hitch for our 2 e-bikes. Makes our Prius V seem like an SUV.
The paper instructions were a bit confusing but the instructional video on this website helped with install. Took me a half hr to put on and it looks great! Will it hold the old WR is the real question, she weighs 255lb so we'll see. Yeehaw I done got a hitch on my prius!
I paid the extra money for this hitch because it is hidden. IT'S HIDDEN-WHAT ELSE IS THEIR TO SAY!!
Got the hitch to put on the back of a 2015 Prius V, the larger Prius model. I wanted it to hold a Thule bike rack that would fit 4 bikes. We have used it for 2-4 bikes over the year, and it has worked perfectly.
Chris
6/25/2021
Hitch still well attached. I have carried as many as 2 adult and 2 child bikes on the bike rack on my Prius V. No issues. Very satisfied.
I didn’t use it a great many times, but it has held up well even when there was major drag created when my bike rack broke carrying two new E bikes on the expressway. This hitch held strong!
The hitch went on with no problems. The videos describe the installation down to the last detail. They are extremely helpful. The hitch is solid and unobtrusive. It is up out of the way under the bumper.
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Glenn
3/27/2024
It has been over 1 year of use, and the Eco Hitch for my PriusV has been solid. We have 2 heavy ebikes, totalling 170lbs, and a 50lb bike rack. When encountering rough roads or even no roads, the bikes hardly move, the hitch provides a solid platform for our rack.