etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
Item # e33ZR
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etrailer Trailer Hitch - e33ZR
- Class III
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- etrailer
- 300 lbs TW
- Custom Fit Hitch
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.
Features:
- Custom-fit trailer hitch lets you tow a trailer or carry a bike rack or cargo carrier with your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer
- Matte black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
- Stylish, round-tube design
- Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
- Made in the USA
- Mounting hardware may be imported
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Rating: Class III
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 300 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
Rugged, Matte Black Finish
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.
etrailer Technical Support
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.
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Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2017 - 2023 Tesla Model 3
Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Product did not meet expectations
- Too difficult to install
Customer Reviews
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" - e33ZR
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (61 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.by: Steve10/12/2022
Works great, very solid on 2018 Tesla Model 3. Preload the 6 carriage bumper bolts before bolting up the hitch. The size of the opening I cut in the lower under rear panel was 2.75" wide and 3.25" long... I think the instructions had different dimensions. The bottom of the hitch is 6.5" off the ground.
by: Jack Jack06/26/2023
2022 Tesla Model 3
The install was time consuming but not technically difficult. This hitch fits the 2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD perfectly without cutting the bottom panel. The 2023 model comes with a removable hitch cover and this hitch slides right through it. It's best to raise the rear end by 2" by driving over a set of 2x4 lumber. I laid down two large moving pads for the work space. One underneath the bumper and one to place the removed bumper on. It's also advised to lay down a small towel on the side and place the small parts on it in order as you remove them. That makes sure the parts stay together and makes the order of the reinstall much easier. The trickiest part was installing the stock aluminum crash bar over the eTrailer hitch. Its best to use painter's tape to hold the golden crash bar bolts in place while trying to align with the bar holes. Re-installing the bumper was also tricky re-aligning the bottom lip to re-install the two 10mm retaining black bolts. I referred to the eTrailer Youtube Draw-tite video for the 2022 Model 3 and a video made by "Reid Tomasko". Combining the information for both videos made the install possible.
by: Sage05/23/2023
1 year review: I opted for this product since it was a fraction of the cost of the stealth type hitches. Some people may mind the look of a hitch especially on a Tesla Model 3 but this hitch sits as close up underneath to the bumper as possible, so it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. With the Model 3 being a low car, I've scraped the hitch a few times backing out of my driveway. Upon inspection, the hitch did not bend and the scrapes are only visible when you get underneath it. It's a solid design bolting up to the rear bumper cross bar mount points. I mainly use the hitch to haul up to 2 mountain bikes using a 1Up platform carrier and again, it is very solid with no play. Installation was straight forward other than the fact that my Model 3 is a 2019 and it does not have the removable hitch cover like later model years. The suggested cut out dimensions weren't big enough so I had to measure/cut twice. For the price, I've already made up in the gas savings driving the Tesla instead of my 15mpg SUV. Well worth it!
by: Mario12/10/2023
Tesla
Good hitch. Not perfect. I did it on Sunday morning. Took be about 3 hrs. It’s not hard to do. Etrailer instructional video was very helpful. Little stressful when working on new car that’s not known for paint quality. I took my time. Used mostly hand tools.
It would take me less time, but I had hard time tightening one nut holding hitch to the body (pic of nut by the black hitch) and I had to dremel out the right side of a hole (just one) in aluminum Tesla beam to be able to tighten the beam to the hitch. (Lower right nut, golden color, inside the aluminum beam). The rest of holes/hardware was fine. Be careful. Aluminum beam has really sharp edges.
by: James07/26/2023
2023 Tesla Model 3
Great kit and easy to install. I have experience with cars but it's the first time I have taken the bumper cover off a Tesla 3. Over all full install time for new was 1 hour and it was straight forward. Looks great and can't wait to use it. My vehicle is a 2023 and has the factory hitch cut out so I did not have to cut anything on my own. So that was super nice.
by: Aaron01/06/2023
Overall, I'm very pleased with the hitch. The most difficult part of the installation is attaching the reinforcement brace to the hitch, since the holes did not line up well. I had to use a die grinder on the aluminum brace. Some design changes would make it an excellent product. I purchased the ecohitch for my last Tesla, but decided against for this car since I rarely ever removed the receiver. This hitch looks clean and was half the price.
Aaron
1/7/2024
Im still happy with the hitch. The only problem I have with the fixed receiver is backing into curbs and scraping the ground on ramped drives. Otherwise it is a good product.
by: Mack05/09/2023
This is a good hitch. The install is not for the faint of heart, though. I installed this on my 2019 Tesla Model 3 after watching this video from etrailer that was very helpful:
The preparation of the car for the installation was a royal pain. Not unexpected for sure.
For the hitch, I did have to make one of the mounting holes a little bit larger, similar to what a lot of people have referenced. I just used a round file and made the hole about 1/16” larger. The rest of the hitch components fit well without hassle.
Reassembly of the car was, of course, a pain.
All in all, this was about a six hour install in our personal well-equipped shop. Follow the video, take your time, be ready to adjust a little bit, try to do have someone else help you and you can do it!
by: Ethan05/02/2024
Easy install, tows great! This is my third hitch receiver from etrailer, and all have been great! Delivery has always been on time, no problems after years of towing.
by: Manuel A.03/20/2023
2018 Tesla Model 3
The hitch receiver looks great and seems like a quality product. However it was not designed correctly for my 2018 Model 3. The minimum spacing for the holes is 36 inches, while the bumper is 35 inches. Installing it this way will result on the bumper shifted to the driver's side, and almost impossible to reach the passenger side bolts.
The aluminum on the bumper is pretty thick, but thankfully it's soft enough that I was able to cut about 1/2" and more or less center it on the car before bolting it back on. (Cutting the hitch receiver is NOT at option - solid steel!)
Anyway, it is a shame I ran into this problem and doubled my installation time. Based on the reviews here, it seems a lot of people also running into this problem.
by: Thomas 03/09/2024
I purchased this to use my Kuat bike rack. I paid a body shop to install and they charged $240 while doing a great job. The hitch seems the perfect solution for my wants and needs.
by: Chase05/05/2024
Does not fit a 2019 model 3. You will need a dremel and 4 hours on your hands to make this fit on the bumper. etrailer knows about this problem as many other reviews say this but they keep advertising it as a fit. Would not buy again and I would recommend looking elsewhere.
by: Cdub10/13/2023
Works great, excited to be able to do some small projects and use my bike rack.
by: Robbie11/11/2022
The hitch seems to be of very good quality and fits perfectly. Installation was more difficult than any hitch I've ever installed but doable. When you remove the rear bumper facia, take extra care to sit it on a soft, non-abrasive surface.
by: Ken 10/13/2023
Tesla
This hitch is great I use it all the time behind my Tesla model 3 to tow my little Boston whaler and for my bike rack when I go putt of town. It did take me half a day to install but the installation was straight forward if you are a mechanical person. Turned out great.
by: Michael10/01/2023
2023 Tesla Model 3
Installed on a 2023 Model 3 RWD. Smooth sailing aside from some surprise trimming required on the bumper. You can see in the attached photo that I have taken an oscillating tool to the top 2mm or so of the protruding plastic mount. I found one other review mentioning this issue.
It doesn't complicate the installation much as it frustrates when one expects the bumper to pop back into place. Would be nice to see updated instructions or a heads-up that this may be an issue, seems to be hit-or miss on these cars.
Install took ~3hrs with a lot of head scratching before trimming the bumper as needed
by: Jon 09/09/2023
Hitch is exactly as expected. Installation was also exactly as described in the installation video. Very good product.
by: Brad12/19/2022
2018 Tesla Model 3
bolt hole pattern did not match my 2018 model 3 at all. found it off by a bit more than 3/8s, so i could not get sockets down on bolts to torque them. the annoyance of having to deal with body plastics and all the disassembly only to get nothing out of it is incredible.
at least they took it back and werent a huge pain about it. only reason i didnt give it 1 star
Jenny N.
12/21/2022
I do see that the hitch installation was difficult. It sounds like that the side brackets were knocked out of alignment which is why the bolt holes are not lining up. This can happen while in transit to our facility or to you. We do have a great FAQ that provides ways to move the brackets back into alignment so the hitch can be installed.
Helpful Links
by: J.P.09/26/2021
2020 Tesla Model 3
Exactly what I needed for the price. I have a 2020 model 3 SR+. Installation can be difficult but if you have the tools it is possible. There are many [online] videos of installing a hitch in the model 3 to guide you. Overall this item is well built, like many other hitches it will shorten your ground clearance since the model 3 sits low.
by: Chris in HB07/29/2023
2018 Tesla Model 3
The product and shipping was great. The picture in the instructions is confusing in that the bent bumber section should be in FRONT of the trailer hitch and not behind it, and the holes on one side are just wrong.
by: Joey08/22/2022
It’s a good hitch but the holes don’t quite line up and have the clearance needed to seat the bolts down comfortably. There was muuuuch finagling to do to have the bolts torque down… some retooling is in order. But if you’re handy then you can make it work… eventually
by: Lalee07/28/2023
I have a 2019 Model 3 Performance and during the install the crash bar bolts on the passenger side could not be torqued down. It would be helpful if the slot extended more to the driver side so the nuts can be accessed. I had to use a hole saw to cut new holes on the crash bar to access the bolts. I can see how less mechanically inclined would give up at this point. Overall once all the bolts are torqued down it appears to be pretty solid.
by: Robert 06/15/2023
Mounted easily, following the direction. I had to do it twice because I did not follow the directions, but once I did I was kicking myself as to the ease of installation. One person can do it, but a second person is helpful. I use this for a bike rack, which has functioned well.
by: Fred 08/25/2023
2023 Tesla Model 3
M3 RWD - Fits great, looks good for a viable hitch.
by: Michael08/25/2023
Didn't fit my Trsla model 3 2018. Big waste of time and money.
by: Craig 02/23/2023
Nice Hitch, quick shipping, great price, Wasn't perfect. The new design doesn't have the same wiggle room for centering the bumper. You either have the bumper or the hitch a little off center. Very difficult installation. Thank you e-trailer
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Steve
10/13/2023
The hitch works fine and although it is low to the ground, there has not been much scraping of the hitch when traversing inclines. The Model 3 suspension is stiff so there is not much bouncing.Also the rear of the car doesnt much when the trailer tongue weight is added which in my case is about 80 pounds. There is not much room to install an anti rattle hitch clamp but it can be done.