Bumper Clearance of T2 Bike Rack with Custom Fit Trailer Hitch Receiver on 2018 Subaru Outback
Question:
I have a 2018 Subaru Outback and need a 2 inch hitch for my bike rack, Thule T2. What hitch protrudes the farthest behind the bumper?
asked by: Jeff
Expert Reply:
The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 75673 will have a measurement of about 5 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole on the receiver to the outside edge of the bumper.
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13206 will be 2-1/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outside edge of your bumper.
The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 306-X7601 has a much cleaner look and will be about 2-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer bumper.
I don't recommend the Draw-Tite option with your Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Tilting # TH83JV simply because it is recessed too far to allow the folding storage position of your bike rack that is only 5 inches from the hitch pin center to the closest part of the carrier when folded. Either the Curt or the EcoHitch will work well with your 2018 Subaru Outback and the Curt hitch will protrude 1/4 inch farther then the EcoHitch which is about flush with the outermost part of the bumper.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- EcoHitch
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