Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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• Trailer Hitch Fit for 1997 Subaru Forester
  Subaru began manufacturing the Forester in 1997 as a 1998 model. Curt doesn't list the # C11497 Class I hitch as a fit for your Subaru Forester, nor have they (or we) tested the fit, so I couldn't speak to the fit. I'd recommend using a confirmed fit for your Forester, like the Curt Class II hitch, part # C12038. If you'll be towing with the hitch you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like # 118461, a ball mount like # C45503, a hitch pin like # PC2 and a trailer ball like # 19256...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for Towing Motorcycle Trailer With 1995 Subaru Impreza
  For you 1995 Subaru Impreza, I recommend the Curt # C11497. The Curt model features a fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction and a concealed cross tube. You will need a ball mount. You'll also need a trailer wiring harness, part # C59236 is recommended. Finally, you'll need a trailer ball like # 19256. Although the hitch has a 2000 towing/200 lb tongue weight capacity, you might be limited by the towing capacity of the vehicle, if it is less. You'll need to abide by the...
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• Recommended Hitch and E-Bike Bike Rack for a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wagon
  I would be happy to help, and I have a great bike rack and hitch, for your 2005 Subaru Impreza Wagon. You are correct the only hitches available for your car have a 1-1/4" receiver. Additionally they are also class I hitches which will eliminate you being able to use the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE item # HLY74FR because it requires a class II or III hitch. For a hitch, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C11497. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included...
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• Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2000 Subaru Impreza Sport Wagon without a Hitch
  For your 2000 Subaru Impreza Sport Wagon we have several bike racks that are confirmed as a fit for this vehicle. If your Impreza does not have a rear spoiler, then I highly recommend the Thule OutWay # TH45JV for a 2 bike carrier or the # TH56BV as a 3 bike carrier. If your Impreza does have a spoiler, then hatch mounted bike racks are not recommended due to the additional weight that will be exerted on the spoiler. If you do have factory installed spoiler then you will want to use the...
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• The Best Trailer Hitch for a 1993 to 2007 Subaru Impreza
  Curt trailer hitch # C11497 will fit the following vehicles: 2005 - 2006 Saab 9-2X 1993 - 2003 Subaru Impreza 2004 - 2007 Subaru Impreza Sedan and 5-Door Wagon - excluding WRX 2004 - 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX - excluding STi 2005 - 2007 Subaru Outback Wagon Sport with Single Exhaust If you plan on doing any towing with the hitch, you will need the proper ball mount, part # 3593. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch use # 19258. For trailer wiring for a 2000 Impreza you can...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring for Towing Small U-Haul Trailer with 2004 Subaru Impreza Wagon
  Your 2004 Subaru Impreza wagon is as you stated allowed to pull up to a 2,000 lb max trailer with brakes. A U-haul will not have brakes on a trailer that size, so you will need to stay under the 1,000 lb max without trailer brakes. For your components, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" Item # C11497. Then I recommend the 4-Pole Flat, Hardwire Kit, and Circuit Tester # C59236 for your trailer wiring harness. This will give you the 4-way you...
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• Are Extended Exhaust Hangers Needed to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2005 Subaru Impreza
  You should not have to replace any of the exhaust hangers on your 2005 Subaru Impreza to install Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11497. But if you feel that you need to you will need to wait and see how much space there is, or isn't, available to get the right length hangers. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. If you plan on doing some towing you will need ball mount # 3593. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a...
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• Is Trimming Required for Installation of the 2004 Subaru WRX STI Hitch # C11497
  You will need to trim the rear bumper fascia as needed to provide clearance for driver side mounting plate (approximately a 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch area). Other than that there are no other permanent modifications that need to be made to install this Custom Fit Class I Hitch, item # C11497, on your 2004 Subaru WRX STI.
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• Recommended Bike Racks for 2007 Subaru Impreza with Class I Receiver
  Due to the relatively low tongue weight capacity of your Class I hitch, you will be limited to carrying two bikes on a carrier. We offer two types of racks, the hanging style like Thule Camber part # TH9058 or the platform style like the Swagman XTC-2, part # S64670. Both styles have their advantages and disadvantages. The platform style typically is easier to use, because the bikes do not have to be lifted as high to place on the rack. The ratcheting arms securely hold the bike, with...
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• Trailer Hitches and Bike Rack for a 2009 Honda CR-V and 2007 Subaru Outback Wagon
  Between the 2009 Honda CR-V and the 2007 Subaru Outback Wagon there are no trunk mount bike carriers that fit both vehicles. What this means is that the best option would be to use trailer hitches and a hitch mount bike carrier. If you want to explore this option then for the CR-V you can use hitch # 75547. And for the Outback wagon, if it is NOT a Sport you can use # 75560. If it is a Sport then the only option is # C11497 for models with single exhaust. And to use a bike rack you would...
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• Is Ball Mount Included With Curt Hitch C11497 for a 2005 Subaru Impreza
  The Curt Trailer Hitch # C11497 does not come with a drawbar. It is designed for use with the ball mount # C45521.
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• 2006 Subaru Wagon Xt Limited Sport Trailer Hitch Receiver Compatibility
  The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11497 is the only confirmed fit we have for the 2006 Outback Sport from any of our manufacturers. I'm confused by the model you gave as the Subaru website lists the XT Limited as different from the Sport. If you have the XT limited then I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 75560 which meets your criteria. Unfortunately the tongue weight you are seeking is something...
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• Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness for 2000 Subaru Impreza Sport
  You're halfway there, because the Curt # C11497 you were looking at is a confirmed fit on your 2000 Subaru Impreza. This hitch has a 1-1/4" receiver and will install on your vehicle without any drilling required. For wiring, I recommend using the # C59496 since the converters are a bit more reliable compared to the other ones available. I also like that this kit comes with a circuit tester for added convenience since this harness does require hard wiring into your vehicle. If you also...
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• Installation Details Of Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11497 On 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
  I contacted our representative at Curt about installing the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # C11497, on your 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI. He informed me that there will be minimal trimming on your rear bumper fascia at the very bottom approximately 1/2 inch by 1/2 area, possibly less. Since the trimming will be at the very bottom of the bumper fascia, it should not be very noticeable. To trim the bumper fascia, you could use a utility knife, tin snips or a dremel tool. This trimming is to allow...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2007 Subaru Impreza Hatchback
  The trailer hitches that are available for your 2007 Subaru Impreza all top out at 200 pounds tongue weight so you would need a different way to carry the motorcycle. Basically, using the Impreza the motorcycle would have to be on a trailer. This is actually much safer and easier on the vehicle than a hitch mounted carrier. If your Impreza is a WRX but not an STi model then you can use Curt trailer hitch # C11497. The proper ball mount is # 3593. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for...
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• How to Carry 4 Bikes on a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wagon
  There are a couple of things you need to know. Both Class I and Class II trailer hitches have 1-1/4 inch receivers. Class III and higher have 2 inch receivers so really you are looking for a Class III. I have linked an FAQ on hitch classes for you. The problem is that the only hitches for a 2006 Subaru Impreza are Class I hitches. On a Class I trailer hitch you are limited to carrying 2 bikes maximum. This is because a Class I hitch cannot withstand the stress of having 2 additional bikes...
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• Which Cargo Carrier is Compatible with a Class I Hitch on a 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon
  The available trailer hitches for your 2005 Subaru Impreza are all Class I hitches, including the Curt # C11497. This is in reference to how much capacity they have. A Class I hitch will have a gross trailer weight capacity of 2,000 pounds and a tongue weight capacity of 200 pounds. They also have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. Class II devices, such as the cargo carrier you are looking at, will physically not fit in a Class I hitch. This is so you do not accidentally overload your hitch...
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• Will Curt Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch # C11497 Fit a 2007 Subaru WRX STI with an Aftermarket Exhaust
  The trailer hitch manufacturers do not test fit any vehicles with aftermarket products installed. They will only recommend a fitment on a 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI that has a factory exhaust. The Curt Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # C11497, will fit a 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI with the factory exhaust. The rubber isolator that holds the factory exhaust will actually be removed and bolted to the Curt hitch side plate. You will also need to trim the rear bumper fascia, approximately...
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• Recommended Hitch for 2007 Subaru Impreza Wagon with 2 Inch Bike Rack
  Depending on the weight of your current bike rack and your bike will determine if using a 2 inch adapter will work or not. The hitch adapter will reduce the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent causing the tongue weight of the hitch to now be 100lbs. If the combination of weight for your bike and 2 inch rack is below this then a 2 inch adapter will work for you. I recommend the Curt hitch # C11497 hitch along with a reguired stabilization strap like the # 18050. The Curt hitch requires...
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• Bike Rack That Can Accommodate More Than 2 Bikes on 2006 Impreza With Class I Receiver
  The only hitch offered for your 2006 Impreza is a Class I, which has a relatively low tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs. This is due to the strength of the attachment points on the frame rails where the hitch installs to the vehicle. Because of this low tongue weight capacity, no more than two bikes should be placed on a bike rack used in a Class I receiver (although the rack might be able to accommodate 3 or 4 bikes). As more bikes are added, the leverage placed on the receiver increases....
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• Trailer Hitch for 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon
  The Class I trailer hitch I suggest for your 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon that is NOT the STi version is Curt # C11497. Per Curt's warranty policy you need to use a support strap # 18050 for any non-trailer load, such as a Class I bike rack like the Curt # C18085. For a trailer wiring harness you can use kit # C59496 which is a hardwired type kit. This includes everything needed to install a 4-pole flat trailer plug on your Impreza. For a ball mount use part # C45022 and either 1-7/8-inch...
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• Trailer Hitch Availability for 2007 Subaru Outback XT 2.5i Wagon
  The Subaru Outback Sport featured an off-road appearance package, and a slightly raised suspension. Subaru discontinued the Outback Sport nameplate in 2011. If your Outback has the off-road appearance package and a single exhaust we offer one hitch, the light-duty Curt Class I # C11497 which has a 1-1/4-inch receiver opening. If you do not have the Sport edition you can choose from 1-1/4-inch Class II and 2-inch Class III hitches for your wagon. The linked page will show you all of these...
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• Hitch, Ball and Trailer Wiring Recommendation for a 2007 Subaru WRX
  Yes, the Curt # C11497 that you referenced will fit your 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX. You will need ball mount # 3593 and for a 2-inch ball I would recommend you get the Hitch Ball # 19258. This should work well to tow your boat and trailer that weighs 1,500 lbs since this hitch has a 2,000 lb capacity. You will still want to check the owner's manual of your vehicle to determine what Subaru recommends for towing capacities and be sure not to exceed the lowest rated component as this will be...
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• Is There a Thule T2 Bike Rack that Fits 1-1/4 inch Trailer Hitch
  I believe you are asking about fitting a Thule T2 bike rack in the Curt hitch part # C11497 that fits your 1997 Subaru Impreza. There is a T2 Classic that fits this hitch with the part # TH9045. It fits 1-1/4" hitches. Check out it's review video. The T2 in the other question that fits the 2" hitch could have been the Thule T2 Pro XTR # TH83JV.
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