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Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection
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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.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (331 Customer Reviews)
Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection
Its been a year since installing the Hitch Receiver. Granted it nearly never rains here in Arizona but i use the hitch everyday and drive a dirt road so I end u reunning the truck through the car wash at least 4 x a week. The hitch stil looks and performs axactly the same as the day I installed it. Although its not recommended I managed to install mine by myself, with no lifs or jacks. It was a bit awkward but I had it installed in about 30 mins on my 2016 Jeep Patriot.
I attached it to a 2007 Jeep Compass and used a 2" ball hitch to pull a canoe trailer and canoe. No problems whatsoever as the both the tow weight and hitch/ball weight were well within limits. This trailer hitch receiver also allows me to tow light loads such as firewood; I'll also use it to transport my daughter's storage unit boxes from college. The boxes will probably weigh more than the firewood. Kudos.
This hitch wasn't quite as easy to install as in the video without the car up on a rack. The video was helpful. The hitch requires some jockeying around to get both bolts to go in. I used a couple of jacks to make it happen. The brackets were a little narrow for my 2014 Jeep Compass so I used a few 1/8 inch washers on one side to avoid stressing the welds too much on tightening. In the end the install came out good and the hitch seems solid.
Ddriskell
11/29/2019
Ive been using the hitch to attach a bike carrier. It has worked great for that and seems very strong.
This for my 08 Jeep Patriot. Ordered on a Saturday, had the hitch by Thursday. And about 20 minutes after opening the package it was on my Jeep. Couldn't be easier to install, and i was able to do it all by myself. I bought this for my Thule bike rack, and it works perfectly.
Sven A.
6/9/2014
A year later and the product is every bit as good when it was brand new. Ive probably told a half dozen people about the site and how easy it was to install. Found my Thule bike rack on Craigslist, and the savings paid for the hitch.
Hitch & Light Kit
Timely shipping.
Products as ordered.
No parts missing.
Installed without a problem,
Lite kit was initially problematic but
not unrealistic install.
Used bumper as feet for compressor, cost 75% less than Sears.
Good deal overall.
C I.
8/17/2018
No problems or changes. Have used it on a regular basis without incident. No problems with lite adapter syustem.
The hitch arrived well packaged and had all the necessary hardware. Installation was quick and easy. We tow a small utility trailer on a regular basis and have had no problems.
This is a good hitch. Not sure about other applications but for the Jeep Patriot, it is designed to be used along with the rear toe hook. If you are not installing the rear toe hook or don’t have one, a 3/16” thick shim on the driver side should be used to make up the difference. I used 5/8” washers. Also, if you have existing factory trailer wiring, the hitch interferes with the through wiring from the top. This is because this hitch sits about an inch higher than other hitches. The rear lower bumper cover will need to be trimmed to accommodate the receiver portion of the hitch. This is not a surprise as it is stated as such on the website. Overall the hitch is well constructed. The box the hitch came in was pretty beat up upon arrival. Some how all hardware stay inside. I would recommend but there is a bit more to installing this one.
The one sheet install directions were wanting . The hitch fit well once we figured out to get it up. On the driver's side the Patriot has a plastic box that makes it hard to set the hitch. We found the bumper needed to be cut before the hitch could get in back of this box (some type of converter). We set the forward bolt on the right side of the hitch. This allowed us the line up the receiver on the bumper and we scribbed a mark on both sides. We cut the slot out with a soldering iron (pictured) and later a multi tool. After the slot was in we could tilt the hitch up which allowed us get the driver's side behind the plastic box. Again setting the forward bolt first. Then it was just a matter getting the rear bolts lined up. (A better description on marking the slot would have helped.) We continued to trim the slot with the multi tool until we could line up the bolts with the hitch.
We did drop the muffer which was easy enough. It's odd the Jeep would have holes to receive a hitch and not have socket the wiring to plug in the wiring for the trailer. The wiring took as long as the hitch. (No fault of E-Trailer)
The hitch arrived in a nice box that has hand holes in it for easy handling. The hitch could use some sort of dense foam padding inside the box, especially on the flange tabs that attach to the car frame, as the shipper was less than careful and those we're sticking out of the box. The bag containing the parts was ripped and there were 2 loose washers floating around in the box (luckily they didn't fall out of the holes). The instructions were easy enough to follow, although there need to be some corrections/additions made to them. First is the depth dimension for the cutout in the rear fascia, as it wasn't even close, instead of 2" it turned out to be 4 1/2" up from the bottom. Second would be the addition of the socket/wrench size needed to tighten down the nuts and bolts, as the only place I saw that was in the reference video and you had to be watching closely because they don't mention the size in the video. I only bring this up because a lot of socket sets don't have a 7/8" socket or wrench (like mine) and you will have to make a trip to buy one (like me). It is very helpful to have someone help you get the hitch into position to finish the installation. Overall the hitch is a good bargain, well made and very sturdy, I would definitely recommend it.
I finally got around to installing a hitch on my 2010 Patriot. I opted for the Draw-Tite hitch from etrailer.com because 1) it was half the price of a Mopar hitch, 2) it received excellent reviews, and 3) etrailer has wonderful videos walking you through the installation.
The hitch was delivered in no time, and was mounted the following day.
Installation was fairly straightforward with no surprises. If you have a 2010 Patriot, the video showing installation on the ’09 is what you want; the process is the same. It would have been easier with another pair of hands, but I was able to do everything alone. A lift would certainly have helped, but isn't necessary. I didn't need to lower the muffler, and the 2010 Patriot doesn't require the fascia to be trimmed.
One last thing: after ordering, I did see the same hitch advertised elsewhere for a few bucks less. Etrailer's Lowest Price Pledge was honored, and I received credit for 110% of the difference in price, just like they said they would. I would definitely deal with this company in the future.
Went on like a dream. Fit and pulls perfect. Make sure you watch the video fully before pulling it on. After the second view I felt fully comfortable cutting the bumper. Measure twice, go slow, undercut and take more to fit.
The hitch came well packaged, and on time. Shipping was faster than the same product from that big box website named after the river! I watched the video from etrailer.com and it helped immensely. I had to trim the heat shield a bit that wasn't in the video but it took about 30sec with a pair of tin snips. Everything else was just like the video explained. Total installation time was about 2hrs. I really appreciate the way the hitch sits so that it doesn't lessen ground clearance, which was a concern for me. Emails from etrailer.com were Johnny on the spot. I'll definitely be doing business with them and recommending them to friends.
Looks great. Only see the hitch. Great email notifications and tracking!!! Watch the video for the product. Lowering the exhaust wasn't as easy as they made it seem for me. Still with helping hands got it in pretty easy.
Easy to install. Only two tools used: 22mm socket wrench and an adjustable wrench. I installed the hitch on my 2010 Jeep Patriot in about 15 minutes with no lift or jack and without lowering my exhaust. Bolts lined up and fit perfectly. Didn’t have to cut any part of my bumper.
An easy install if you follow the video instructions. Hitch fit perfectly. Only minor issues encountered:
1. Did not have the benefit of a car lift for installation. Just performed it while laying underneath the car on the driveway.
2. Tightening the bolts was a challenge because of the long length of the torque wrench and laying on the driveway.
Not bad for a rare DIYer. Check out the result. Took about 30 minutes.
Over all fast secure service my mechanic will let me know product value.
So far so good
E trailer shipping, packaging and instructions were dead on. The online video just to keep me sane was a help also. Took awhile longer than the 30 minute estimate, but this was mostly due to my own caution.
The hitch bolted up perfectly and I'm more than satisfied with the results.
I imagine this isn't on etrailer, but the packaging was quite ripped up. Nothing gone from the box however. Overall awesome shopping experience
I had a good experience with putting on the hitch myself. Steps are easy to follow and understand.. haven't put it to use yet but it fits my car great and it makes it look way better.
Installation was easy.
David
5/10/2021
Holding up great. No complaints
Just purchase this product with their payment plan which is great! And installation was less than an hour. The package includes all instructions.
I have no complaints about this product. Overall it was exactly what I needed. As for the installation of it, just take your time as I did and don't overwhelm yourself, it was easy to do with just myself and basic tools. One suggestion I would have is to ship a very clearly visible video link for people to use in case the included directions are not clear enough for them.
So far so good. The install took about an hour without having access to a lift. The hitch seems very sturdy. I'll find out soon enough. The price is great. Saved me about $140.00 by purchasing and doing the install myself.
Fast shipping and the hitch is very nice and durable.Although it came with it sticking out through the box and paint chipped off of it. I understand it’s not your fault. UPS delivered it.
Etrailer is Top Shelf! My hitch with harness delivered in 2 days for free. Installation was another story. The hitch wasnt the problem, it was the Tow hook on the Patriot. That hardness on that hook had to be a Rockwell 99. Lol. It dulled the hss drill so i took out a carbide bur tool. After an hour of cutting and grinding i had reemed the holes just large enough for the bolts to go through. Then i went back to installing the hitch. The bolts were fully threaded. They only need to be threaded the last inch or so. The next day i ran the Hot wire all the way back to the taillights wire tying it to the brake lines. Completing the rest of the connections was simple. I extended the ground wire. Off the control box the black wire was used for the + lead (instructions said Red wire, is there no parity in instructions)to the battery. All connections were soldered and shrink wrapped.wire tyed the rest. Tested the brakes/turn sigs and running lights on the trailer. Off to the lake with the sea kayaks. Thanks again for the speedy delivery. etrailer Rocks!
Rossilake
5/30/2018
Great, no problems. Love it. For Kayak 4trailer.
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Ronald
12/18/2023
Update, 2 years in and nothing has changed. Hitch still looks and performs as it did the day it was installed. ZERO chips and no sign of rust. Great product!