Does the Bumper Have to be Removed to Install the etrailer Hitch on a 2024 Subaru Outback Wagon?
Question:
Do I have to take the bumper cover off to install the etrailer Hitch on my 2024 Subaru Outback Wagon?
asked by: Brett
Expert Reply:
Yes, you will have the remove the rear bumper cover when installing the etrailer item # e25TR hitch on your 2024 Subaru Outback Wagon. This is because the etrailer hitch mounts behind the rear bumper. While this is best for clearance it does make installation a bit more difficult.
I have linked an installation video below. If you skip ahead to the 2:40 point you will see the process of removing the rear bumper.
The etrailer Hitch item # e25TR is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 350 lbs maximum tongue weight.
If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56040 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- etrailer
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