Does the EcoHitch Stealth Hitch Require a Support Strap for a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek?

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Does this hitch require straps like Curt does for bike racks?

asked by: Kenny

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It does not. You will not need to use a support strap with the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch item # 306-X7365. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your 2023 Subaru Crosstrek with included hardware.

I have linked an installation video below.

If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56040 and a ball mount kit item # C45534. This wiring harness does not fit the hybrid models.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The stabilizing straps are a warranty requirement that Curt recommends to help support the hitch. The strap reduces some of the tongue weight load on the hitch, reduces the tendency for attached items to move around while the vehicle is in motion,…

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Answer 2

In order to satisfy Curt warranty requirements, any of their Class I or II receivers (like the C11423 you referenced) as well as a few of their Class III hitches must be used with a stabilizing strap like part #18050. This applies to any non-trailer…

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Answer 3

The most hidden trailer hitch option we have for your 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is the EcoHitch part #306-X7365. When in use only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper, but when you aren't towing you can easily remove the hitch opening as it…

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Answer 4

The EcoHitch #306-X7365 for your 2024 Crosstrek is the regular hitch. The receiver will be made from a combination of aluminum, steel, and stainless steel. We do not have the full stainless steel receiver available at this time.

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Answer 5

The primary differences between the EcoHitch #306-X7365 and the Curt #C13382 Class III hitches are their appearance once they've been installed and their price. The hitch capacity is identical and the install procedure is very similar between the…

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Answer 6

The main differences between our class III receivers for your 2023 Subaru Crosstrek is the amount the receiver is visible. The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76209 is the most visible when it is installed. The cross tube along with the…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Answer 10

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 11

The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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Answer 12

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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