Are EcoHitch Hidden Hitches Totally Hidden When Not in Use

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Which is corrct?Description says “completely hidden “ but Adam says “mostly hidden”.

asked by: Whitaker M

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The Hidden EcoHitches like the part # 306-X7291 that you referenced will be mostly out of sight when installed and not being used to tow a trailer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Austin T.

7/21/2020

I want to at bottom after it did install. This one needs to cut plastic at bottom or no?

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Chris R.

7/27/2020

The EcoHitch # 306-X7291 does require some fascia trimming on the Honda Pilot during installation. This is so the 2" receiver can protrude through the bottom of the bumper to provide that clean, factory appearance.

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Answer 1

You can refer to the linked photo to see the installed appearance of the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7291. The hitch cross tube is mostly hidden behind the bumper cover to give a clean look on your 2007 Honda CR-V.

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Answer 2

The hitch opening of the EcoHitch #306-X7291 is not removable like some versions of the EcoHitch offer. For your 2011 Honda CR-V there are no options that have removable hitch openings but this hitch is about as hidden as it can be since only the…

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Answer 3

If ground clearance is your main concern the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7291 is absolutely the best choice for your 2008 Honda CR-V. This is because unlike the other options available, which sit completely beneath the rear bumper,…

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Answer 4

I have attached the installation instructions of the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7291 for a 2008 Honda CR-V to this answer page for you. In regards to installation, this is a bolt-on fit with a very clean finished install look.…

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Answer 5

Getting the trailer as close to level as you have should be just fine. If your only options are to be a tiny bit too high or a tiny bit too low I usually recommend going on the high side since most likely the suspension will compress slightly from…

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Answer 6

A Class II hitch would use a 1-1/4 inch receiver, for a 2 inch receiver tube you'd want a Class III hitch. We offer two US Made Class III hitches that I'd recommend, the #13555 from Curt or the #306-X7291 from EcoHitch. Both hitches share the…

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Answer 7

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7291 which is a fit for a 2008 Honda CR-V does indeed require trimming of the rear bumper fascia but no drilling. I have attached a photo of the required trimming for you which as you can see is…

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Answer 8

John, the hands free liftgate function will still work even with a trailer hitch like the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7345 installed, it'll just block the center sensors. You should still be able to wave your foot on either side…

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Answer 9

Great question Tonya. I recommend the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7345 for the 2020 Honda CR-V because it is the least visible hitch option we have for this vehicle. The cross tube is concealed under the bumper so the only…

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Answer 10

Roof top cargo baskets are not an item that is fit-guided for specific vehicles because they are designed to be pretty universal to adapt to different styles of cross bars. That being said, the Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket #TH859XT would be the…

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Answer 11

The 49" length of the Thule Canyon XT #TH859XT is measured as the overall length of the cargo basket. The front edge of the basket where the fairing sits does tilt inward and limit what you can put in that space, but not as much as you'd…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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