Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier for 2014 Subaru Forester with a 2 inch Hitch Receiver
Question:
What would you suggest for our 2014 forester?i have installed your curt hitch with 2inch receiver?
asked by: Rob
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Curt Cargo Carrier # 18145 that you referenced is a great carrier and will work with your 2 inch Curt hitch on your 2014 Subaru Forester.
My recommendation would be to use the Pro-Series 20 by 60 cargo carrier # 63153 on your Forester. This carrier is compatible with 2 inch hitches and has a rise in the shank that provides additional 2-1/2 inches of ground clearance, and shifts the carrier and cargo a little further away from the exhaust on your vehicle, when compared to the Curt cargo carrier that you referenced.
I also like the mounting positions on this carrier that allow for an additional light kit like the Led Light Kit # 98174LED. If the cargo in you carrier blocks the visibility of your existing lights, you may want a light kit.
A pin and clip is not included with the Pro-series carrier so you might want to use a locking hitch pin like the # e98880
This carrier is little heavier than the Curt Cargo Carrier that you referenced. The Curt Carrier weighs in at 29 pounds and the Pro-Series Carrier is 59 pounds, and it rated for up to 500 pounds. Please check the tongue weight capacity of your hitch and make sure that you do not exceed the lowest component of the system.
Curt typically requires the use of a stabilizing strap# 18050, for all non-trailing load on hitches that are not rated for weight distribution. Please check your hitch installation instructions to see if this applies to your hitch.
I have included links to the parts referenced above, several demonstration videos, and a customer submitted review photo showing this cargo carrier on slightly older Forester for your reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 24 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- Reese
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LED Light Kit for Draw-Tite, Tow Ready, Pro Series, and Rola Railed Cargo Carriers
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier Parts
- Lights
- Light Kit
- etrailer
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
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