Hidden Hitch for 2015-2021 WRX

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    Hello all,

    I frequently go mountain biking and as such have a hitch mounted bike rack.

    I'm interested in the "EcoHitch" that is designed to be concealed behind the bumper cover when not in use. It means you don't lose any ground clearance and I like that it can be hidden or used as needed.

    https://torkliftcentral.com/2015-2017-subaru-wrx-wrx-sti-ecohitch-invisi

    However, I'm wondering how easy it really is to install/remove the knock out plate in the bumper cover as needed. I've tried reaching my hand in that space and it feels pretty tight without a hitch. So, the space would only become even more tight once a hitch is present. I'm wondering if people just leave the knock out place removed if it's a pain to constantly install and remove.

    Does anyone have any experience with this hitch? How easy is it to install/remove the knock out plate? How easy is it to install/remove the hitch pin? If anyone has one of these installed in the twin cities area, I'd love to have a look at it.