Eckharts is built different

While the big box stores sell generic parts to DIY, we make and install towing solutions to fit your vehicle, and your life.

"any vehicle. always in stock."

Eckharts legacy

Built strong since 1944

You don't stay in business for over 80 years by cutting corners.

Eckharts isn’t a franchise or a faceless chain; we are a third-generation family business started by Cal Eckhart, a master ship-weldor who believed in doing things the right way.

When you walk into our shop, you aren’t just a transaction number. You’re a neighbor.

That’s the difference between corporations and craftsmen.

Historic photo of the original Eckharts Trailer Hitch and Welding shop founded in 1944.

Eckharts Quality

We never lighten up

Here's the thing big manufacturers won't tell you: they save money by making a hitch lighter. Many competitors have "downsized" their materials to save on shipping and steel costs. And over a million of their hitches recalled proves it.

Eckharts has never compromised the performance or structural integrity of our products to save a buck. We have seen too many competitor installations fail, bend, or detach because they were under-engineered.

The pile you see here is proof. These are all hitches we've removed from customer vehicles before installing Eckharts' quality hitches.

A pile of broken, low-quality competitor trailer hitches replaced by Eckharts.
"THE PILE" ... there's one at every shop.

Eckharts Fit

Hidden LookTM
vs. "Shin-Buster"

Have you ever seen a car with a hitch hanging low, dragging near the ground, looking like an afterthought? That’s usually a "universal" bolt-on from a big box store.

At Eckharts, we believe a hitch should be put to work, but barely seen.

Custom Contouring
We design our hitches to work with the undercarriage and back end of your specific vehicle, whether it's a rugged truck, a sleek Porsche or a classic car.

Better Clearance
Our designs keep the hitch snug against the vehicle's undercarriage, maintaining your vehicle’s ground clearance and aesthetics.

No Ugly Gaps
We don't sell "close enough." We sell "perfect fit."

Chevrolet Corvette C7 with a custom Hidden Look receiver hitch installed.

Eckharts Expertise

Master craftsmen, not checkout clerks

When you buy online or from a general auto parts store, you are often guessing at what you need based on a drop-down menu.

When you come to Eckharts, you are talking to experts who understand the details.

Complex Installs
Commercial fleets? Electric vehicles? Classic Ferraris? Sprinter vans? Hybrids? We’ve done them all.

Real-World Towing
We don't just read specs, we know what actually happens out there on the road, and we'll make sure you're ready for it.

An Eckharts master weldor making a custom hitch for a vehicle in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Products & Services

Since 1944, Eckharts has been making and installing the best products for your specific needs. No underperforming, big-box products here.

All Products

Stop by and see the difference

Come by the shop. We’ll ask the right questions, show you exactly what you need, and give you an honest quote.