Is Fascia Cut Out Needed For EcoHitch Install on 2023 Chevy Bolt EV

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We recently replaced our 2019 Bolt EV with a 2023 Bolt EV. We bought the ecohitch for the 2019 thinking we were going to purchase it but financially made sense to get the new one as there was a small difference in price... soooooo, I see the hitch we bought 306-X7359 WILL fit the 2023 but am wondering if you have any advice or recommendations on the install. Same bolt removals? Is cut out needed or is there a small panel that can be removed I've seen this mentioned. Love your install videos and great customer service. I've recommended you whenever someone asks

asked by: Carter M

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First, I appreciate the kind words, and the install will be exactly the same on your 2023 Chevy Bolt EV, and fascia trimming (cut out) is needed for the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7359.

The cut out is 6 inches long so the receiver has a place to stick out from the underside of the car.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

After reaching out to the manufacturer the EcoHitch #306-X7359 is confirmed to fit your 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV. I like this hitch over the others because it is the only 2 inch receiver hitch that is available for your Chevy Bolt with the other…

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Answer 2

You are correct that your 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV is not rated to tow a trailer. Most electric vehicles are not. But we do have hitches that will allow you to safely and securely transport two bikes and also to use a hitch-mount cargo carrier to haul…

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Answer 3

We have exactly what you are looking for. You will need to go with the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7359 which is a confirmed fit for your 2022 Chevy Bolt EV and gives you the 2" receiver you were wanting. This hitch has a 300lb…

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Answer 4

The overall weight of the EcoHitch part #306-X7359 that you referenced is 43 lbs. Since the hitch fits right up to the bottom of the bumper of the vehicle it's installed on the vehicle will basically lose 2 inches of ground clearance with the…

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Answer 5

For your 2019 Chevy Bolt EV I highly recommend the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7359, which features a sleek hidden crosstube design that looks great on a new vehicle like yours (see attached images) and also features the only 2"…

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Answer 6

The wiring I recommend adding to the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7359 for your 2020 Chevy Bolt EV is either the standard Kit #C59496 or the ZCI Kit #119250KIT. The standard kit uses quick splices to connect to the wiring on your…

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Answer 7

We do have hitches for your 2022 Chevy Bolt EV like with the 2 inch hitch with the EcoHitch part #306-X7359 or with the 1-1/4 inch hitch #24956. Both of these hitches are mostly hidden since only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper.…

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Answer 8

I strongly recommend running the 12 volt power wire from the Curt Wiring Harness, #C59496, directly to the vehicle battery. The 12 volt accessory circuit was not designed to support the additional load of a trailer wiring harness. A wiring harness…

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Answer 9

Both the EcoHitch #306-X7359 and the Draw-Tite #DT47GR are partially concealed once installed. The only visible portion of the hitch will be the receiver tube and safety chain loops, with the remainder of the hitch being concealed behind the…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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