--- title: "hitch skid plate — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (54/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/hitch-skid-plate" last_updated: "2026-07-10T00:01:56.727Z" locale: en meta: description: "hitch skid plate shows demand growing +289.4%, but a small market ($82K/yr) keeps it on the watch list." "og:description": "hitch skid plate shows demand growing +289.4%, but a small market ($82K/yr) keeps it on the watch list." "og:title": "hitch skid plate — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (54/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **hitch skid plate** **Worth a look****54/100 ** hitch skid plate shows demand growing +289.4%, but a small market ($82K/yr) keeps it on the watch list. **Market/yr** **$82K** **Growth (1y)** **+289.4%** **Products** **40** **Brands** **20** was 23 a year ago **Sellers** **72** **Price range** **$30.14–$498.48** **Returns** **3.4%** **Rating** **4.4★** **Worth a look** Scored 54/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **4** ×0.30 Growth **85** ×0.30 Competition **74** ×0.20 Quality gap **51** ×0.10 Returns **73** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 10 weeks — +289.4% year over year. 1K701May '26May '26May '26May '26May '26Jun '26Jun '26Jun '26Jun '26Jul '26 ## **Competition** - DV8 Offroad36% - MUDDY12% - RENO9% - LOSTAR7% - Lupar5% - YJANDMT4% - Other (14 brands)27% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (39% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 20 brands and 72 sellers compete here. **Brands** **20 **▼falling was 23 a year ago **Sellers** **72** **Top 5 brand share** **68%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![DV8 Offroad Xtract Hitch Skid Plate | Hitch Mounted Rear Skid Plate | 1 Thick Mount for 3/4 D-Ring | Designed to Mount to 2 Receiver with a 5/8 Pin | 13 000 lb Working Load Limit (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415MthuuQeL.jpg) [**DV8 Offroad Xtract Hitch Skid Plate | Hitch Mounted Rear Skid Plate | 1 Thick Mount for 3/4 D-Ring | Designed to Mount to 2 Receiver with a 5/8 Pin | 13 000 lb Working Load Limit (Red)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNSW54NS) DV8 Offroad$97.044.8★3313%▲rising 2 ![RENO Hitch Slider 2 Receiver Slider Skid Protection 45 000 lbs Compatible with 3/4 D-Ring or Soft Shackle for Trucks Off-Road Vehicle Towing Recovery Hitch Protection (Aluminum Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BRVtEZbXL.jpg) [**RENO Hitch Slider 2 Receiver Slider Skid Protection 45 000 lbs Compatible with 3/4 D-Ring or Soft Shackle for Trucks Off-Road Vehicle Towing Recovery Hitch Protection (Aluminum Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCRND4S3) RENO$94.044.8★1078%▼falling 3 ![LOSTAR Black Universal Hitch Skid 4-in-1 tool Fits Most 2 Receivers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DqNXNYmcL.jpg) [**LOSTAR Black Universal Hitch Skid 4-in-1 tool Fits Most 2 Receivers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NVHVVRP) LOSTAR$65.914.3★937%▼falling 4 ![DV8 13 Non-Insulated Boot/MOBL/Size 9D](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-360K1baL.jpg) [**DV8 13 Non-Insulated Boot/MOBL/Size 9D**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CST5BYLH) MUDDY$123.554.6★1536%▲rising 5 ![Lupar Tow Hitch Slider with Locks Pin Fits 2 Inch Towing Hitch Receivers Skid Protection Compatible with 3/4 D-Ring Shackles for Off-Road Pickups Trucks SUV](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wXvPj9gGL.jpg) [**Lupar Tow Hitch Slider with Locks Pin Fits 2 Inch Towing Hitch Receivers Skid Protection Compatible with 3/4 D-Ring Shackles for Off-Road Pickups Trucks SUV**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7CFDSBH) Lupar$82.724.8★645%▼falling 6 ![DV8 13 Non-Insulated Boot/Clay/Size 12D](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31WBX2Y-OLL.jpg) [**DV8 13 Non-Insulated Boot/Clay/Size 12D**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CST6HT8V) MUDDY$75.894.4★85%▲rising 7 ![Hitch Slider 2 Inch Receiver Slider Skid Protection 45 000 lbs Compatible with 3/4 D-Ring or Soft Shackle for Trucks Off-Road & SUV Vehicle Towing Recovery Hitch Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41N0qr07h2L.jpg) [**Hitch Slider 2 Inch Receiver Slider Skid Protection 45 000 lbs Compatible with 3/4 D-Ring or Soft Shackle for Trucks Off-Road & SUV Vehicle Towing Recovery Hitch Protection**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7FKTB2D) YJANDMT$68.824.3★64%▲rising 8 ![DV8 Offroad Front Door Pockets Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JL (2018-2026) & Gladiator JT (2020-2026) - Rigid Steel Molle Panel Storage Organizer Replacement for Saggy Nets Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41diht1AVNL.jpg) [**DV8 Offroad Front Door Pockets Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JL (2018-2026) & Gladiator JT (2020-2026) - Rigid Steel Molle Panel Storage Organizer Replacement for Saggy Nets Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR4J7FZ5) DV8 Offroad$117.754.6★1664%▼falling 9 ![DV8 Offroad Xtract Hitch Skid Plate | Hitch Mounted Rear Skid Plate | 1 Thick Mount for 3/4 D-Ring | Designed to Mount to 2 Receiver with a 5/8 Pin | 13 000 lb Working Load Limit (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412VChvMb0L.jpg) [**DV8 Offroad Xtract Hitch Skid Plate | Hitch Mounted Rear Skid Plate | 1 Thick Mount for 3/4 D-Ring | Designed to Mount to 2 Receiver with a 5/8 Pin | 13 000 lb Working Load Limit (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNSWSX22) DV8 Offroad$96.654.8★324%▲rising 10 ![Receiver Tube Skid Shield (RHSP-001) for 2 Inch Receivers - Made in U.S.A. Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ATKyNaYRL.jpg) [**Receiver Tube Skid Shield (RHSP-001) for 2 Inch Receivers - Made in U.S.A. Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WTXCNT4) RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED$30.144.5★1084%▼falling 11 ![WeatherTech BODYARMOR 5136 Universal Hitch Skid Universal Hitch Skid Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gP8TxmqZL.jpg) [**WeatherTech BODYARMOR 5136 Universal Hitch Skid Universal Hitch Skid Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWBGCHB) BODY ARMOR 4X4$125.004.6★4083%▼falling 12 ![2 Receiver Hitch Slider Skid Protection 45 000 lbs Compatible with 3/4 D-Ring or Soft Shackle for Trucks Off-Road Vehicle SUV Towing Recovery Hitch Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SkQj6+-UL.jpg) [**2 Receiver Hitch Slider Skid Protection 45 000 lbs Compatible with 3/4 D-Ring or Soft Shackle for Trucks Off-Road Vehicle SUV Towing Recovery Hitch Protection**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL2BNV2H) Generic$79.825.0★23%▲rising 13 ![Rugged Ridge Hitch Skid Plate | Black Steel | 18013.01 | Fits 2007-2026 Jeep Wrangler JK/JL; 2020-2026 Jeep Gladiator JT w/ 2 Receiver Hitch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZA5DE+eeL.jpg) [**Rugged Ridge Hitch Skid Plate | Black Steel | 18013.01 | Fits 2007-2026 Jeep Wrangler JK/JL; 2020-2026 Jeep Gladiator JT w/ 2 Receiver Hitch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5JQGB9B) Rugged Ridge$126.204.8★82%▼falling 14 ![DV8 Offroad Flush Mount D-Ring Shackle Set (2 Pack) - Snag-Free 7/8 Pin & Rattle-Reducing Isolators 72 000 lb Breaking Strength 3/4 Recovery Shackles Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JQjHSJlhL.jpg) [**DV8 Offroad Flush Mount D-Ring Shackle Set (2 Pack) - Snag-Free 7/8 Pin & Rattle-Reducing Isolators 72 000 lb Breaking Strength 3/4 Recovery Shackles Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBKY7TKK) DV8 Offroad$95.614.8★742%—flat 15 ![DV8 Offroad A-Pillar Light Mount Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JL (2018-2026) and Gladiator JT (2020-2026) - Dual Pod LED Mounting Brackets Low-Profile Cowl Light Mount Heavy Duty 3mm Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tV0zg-w5L.jpg) [**DV8 Offroad A-Pillar Light Mount Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JL (2018-2026) and Gladiator JT (2020-2026) - Dual Pod LED Mounting Brackets Low-Profile Cowl Light Mount Heavy Duty 3mm Steel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TQ6BJY8) DV8 Offroad$129.724.0★512%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 40 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 40 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![DV8 Offroad Xtract Hitch Skid Plate | Hitch Mounted Rear Skid Plate | 1 Thick Mount for 3/4 D-Ring | Designed to Mount to 2 Receiver with a 5/8 Pin | 13 000 lb Working Load Limit (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415MthuuQeL.jpg)**DV8 Offroad Xtract Hitch Skid Plate | Hitch Mounted Rear Skid Plate | 1 Thick Mount for 3/4 D-Ring | Designed to Mount to 2 Receiver with a 5/8 Pin | 13 000 lb Working Load Limit (Red)** DV8 Offroad**$97.04**4.8★33 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNSW54NS) [![RENO Hitch Slider 2 Receiver Slider Skid Protection 45 000 lbs Compatible with 3/4 D-Ring or Soft Shackle for Trucks Off-Road Vehicle Towing Recovery Hitch Protection (Aluminum Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BRVtEZbXL.jpg)**RENO Hitch Slider 2 Receiver Slider Skid Protection 45 000 lbs Compatible with 3/4 D-Ring or Soft Shackle for Trucks Off-Road Vehicle Towing Recovery Hitch Protection (Aluminum Black)** RENO**$94.04**4.8★107 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCRND4S3) [![LOSTAR Black Universal Hitch Skid 4-in-1 tool Fits Most 2 Receivers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DqNXNYmcL.jpg)**LOSTAR Black Universal Hitch Skid 4-in-1 tool Fits Most 2 Receivers** LOSTAR**$65.91**4.3★93 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NVHVVRP) [![DV8 13 Non-Insulated Boot/MOBL/Size 9D](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-360K1baL.jpg)**DV8 13 Non-Insulated Boot/MOBL/Size 9D** MUDDY**$123.55**4.6★153 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CST5BYLH) [![Lupar Tow Hitch Slider with Locks Pin Fits 2 Inch Towing Hitch Receivers Skid Protection Compatible with 3/4 D-Ring Shackles for Off-Road Pickups Trucks SUV](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wXvPj9gGL.jpg)**Lupar Tow Hitch Slider with Locks Pin Fits 2 Inch Towing Hitch Receivers Skid Protection Compatible with 3/4 D-Ring Shackles for Off-Road Pickups Trucks SUV** Lupar**$82.72**4.8★64 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7CFDSBH) [![DV8 13 Non-Insulated Boot/Clay/Size 12D](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31WBX2Y-OLL.jpg)**DV8 13 Non-Insulated Boot/Clay/Size 12D** MUDDY**$75.89**4.4★8 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CST6HT8V) [![Hitch Slider 2 Inch Receiver Slider Skid Protection 45 000 lbs Compatible with 3/4 D-Ring or Soft Shackle for Trucks Off-Road & SUV Vehicle Towing Recovery Hitch Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41N0qr07h2L.jpg)**Hitch Slider 2 Inch Receiver Slider Skid Protection 45 000 lbs Compatible with 3/4 D-Ring or Soft Shackle for Trucks Off-Road & SUV Vehicle Towing Recovery Hitch Protection** YJANDMT**$68.82**4.3★6 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7FKTB2D) [![DV8 Offroad Front Door Pockets Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JL (2018-2026) & Gladiator JT (2020-2026) - Rigid Steel Molle Panel Storage Organizer Replacement for Saggy Nets Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41diht1AVNL.jpg)**DV8 Offroad Front Door Pockets Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JL (2018-2026) & Gladiator JT (2020-2026) - Rigid Steel Molle Panel Storage Organizer Replacement for Saggy Nets Black** DV8 Offroad**$117.75**4.6★166 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR4J7FZ5) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**13% *“Great product, easy to install”* **Assembly/Installation**12% *“The installation only took”* **Size-Overall**12% *“fits my hitch receiver as expected”* **Design-Overall**11% *“Great study built”* **Strength**9% *“Solid part”* **Value For Money**7% *“a great value for the price”* **Drop/Impact Protection**5% *“Extra protection and functionality for my truck”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**5% *“the outcome was as expected”* **Material Quality**4% *“The finish and machining were very good other than the loose fit”* **Weight Light**2% *“it is lightweight”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**14% *“Did not fit”* **Product Condition**7% *“not used looking”* **Strength**6% *“Flimsy waist of money”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**6% *“I was hesitant to buy it due to the description only showing that it fits Jeeps”* **Paint Quality**4% *“The silver coating does get beat up a little bit”* **Thickness**4% *“not the cheap thin two-piece ones that are a little cheaper”* **Mounting**4% *“If you want to use your spare find another mount”* **Durability**4% *“First trip, pin failed and the whole thing fell out in the highway”* **Assembly/Installation**3% *“a bit of a pain to install”* **Storage Capacity**2% *“Nice, But You Won't Be Storing A Lot Of Things”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall35% - Compatibility-Overall13% - Mounting7% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Pockets/Compartments5% - Scratch Resistance4% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Mechanism Issues3% - Product Condition3% - Color2%