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Hitches

Eckharts Receivers and Hitches not only work great, they look great too. And in some cases, they look, well, invisible! Our exclusive HIDDEN LOOKTM receivers can completely disappear when not needed, behind pivoting license-plate frames or other trim.

Standard hitch that cleanly installs under the bumper of any vehicle without a receiver.
frame mounted hitch made and installed in Oxnard, CA
An Eckharts heavy duty receiver that attaches to the strongest parts of the vehicle frame.
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Receivers & Hitches

Our receivers provide the greatest flexibility in towing needs and strength requirements. Utilization of various slide-in towing devices such as Eckharts dropdowns, pintle hitches, or equalizing type hitches make the Eckharts receiver type hitch the best choice.

The sad truth is, many of our competitors' bolt-on hitches fail. A LOT. We've seen enough accidents, mangled metal, and recall letters to prove it. Each year Eckharts removes many broken and under-rated or recalled hitches. Eckharts products are made and installed to fit your car, whether its got a chassis or unibody construction, using the best possible attachment points for maximum strength and a snug, inconspicuous HIDDEN LOOKTM fit. Eckharts Standard Hitch has remained virutally unchanged since Cal Eckhart created its enduring design just after World War II. No wonder the Eckharts Trailer Hitch has set the standard for excellence for over three-quarters of a century.

  • Our Eckharts Receivers are built in various load ranges up to unlimited maximum gross trailer weight (MGTW).
  • Super strength and safety combined with a clean, unobtrusive HIDDEN LOOKTM under car design. An Eckhart Receiver looks good - it is precision built to fit your exact vehicle.
  • Available for installation on most vehicles. Some vehicles do not lend themselves to "Receiver Type" installations whereby we recommend the Eckharts non-receiver or "regular" type hitch.
Eckharts Standard Hitches

Exclusively designed and handcrafted by Mr. Cal Eckhart in the forty's and fifty's. They have remained basically unchanged throughout generations; a standard of the industry for over 80 years. Unlike other hitches which are simply attached to the bumper. Eckharts hitches incorporate the best attachment points to maximize strength and fit the underside of your vehicle snugly and inconspicuously. They are pleasing to the eye and keep unsightly appearance under your vehicle to a minimum. Here are other important features:

  • Installed quickly
  • Economical
  • Height somewhat adjustable before installation
  • Handcrafted, contoured, and tailored to your vehicle
  • Eckharts standard hitches are built to various load ranges up to unlimited maximum gross trailer weight (MGTW).

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