Yes, since you have 29-30 inches of crossbar space on your 2017 Subaru Crosstrek's factory crossbars, you will have enough room to carry 2 Thule ProRide XT # TH598004 bike racks on your roof. In order to make this work, you will most likely need to install one rack backwards so that the handlebars of your two bikes do not interfere during mounting or transport. view full answer...
The Curt Trailer Connector # C57672 should be grounded to any paint and debris free surface, preferably the vehicle frame; since the hitch is painted, it's not going to provide the best ground source for your 7 way connection. You can extend the ground and run it to a more convenient spot on the vehicle and you'll want to use a ring terminal like # 44-5356A (similar to the one found on the end of the ground wire of the C57672). If you need additional wiring, you can use # 10-1-1 which is... view full answer...
Yes, we sell replacement hardware for all of the hitches we carry with the part number # RHK. You'd need to enter the part number of the hitch you have and also select the hitch manufacturer from the drop down menu and we'll ship you out what you need. view full answer...
The Draw Tite # 76209 and Curt # C13382 are 2-inch Class III hitches both confirmed to fit your 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. You are correct that the Draw-Tite includes four 7/16-inch carriage bolts while the Curt hitch includes 1/2-inch diameter bolts. I cannot recommend using anything other than the included hardware to mount either hitch. Doing so will void the hitch warranty.
It may not be necessary to enlarge the access holes on your Crosstrek. If this step is needed to gain access to the... view full answer...
The Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 2 Bike Carrier part # HRF2 is an excellent option for a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. The double hinge design allows for very minimal contact of rear spoilers. That said, you would not be able to open the hatch with the rack installed with or without bikes because the hatch is not rated to handle the extra weight of the rack and you would likely run into interference issues.
Please note, this is the case for all trunk mount bike racks not just the Hollywood Racks... view full answer...
In regards to the Saris Bones EX 2 Bike Rack part # SAR83FR, if you're only carrying one bike it would need to be placed in the cradles closest to the vehicle. In regards to use with a spoiler, it doesn't actually put pressure on the spoiler although the straps may still come into contact. There will be no issues with spoiler use if factory and listed as a confirmed fit. view full answer...
The mounting brackets of the Thule Hull-A-Port part # TH834 are compatible with round crossbars like what Yakima offers.
Since round bars don't have edges (obviously) the clamps of this rack would need to be tightened pretty good so that the rack would not rotate on the bar. This would only happen if there wasn't a kayak loaded though. view full answer...
Yes, the Timbren Silent Ride Suspension Systems like part # TSR2000S03 require a crossmember installed between driver and passenger side. The crossmembers is needed to add additional support. It will be welded to the back of the flange which you can see in the attached photo. view full answer...
The Curt Class II Hitch # C12184 does indeed include the pull wires to get the carriage bolts through the frame of your 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. I included a video of an install we did on a 2019 Crosstrek for you to check out as well. view full answer...
Spacers are provided with just about all hitches since there can be slight variances between vehicles, even similarly-equipped vehicles of the very same model year. You'll want to use the CM-SP16 spacers if the hitch mounting flanges do not rest flat against the frame rail. If the flanges make full contact with the frame along their entire length then you do not need the CM-SP16 spacers. view full answer...
While a sealant isn't necessary to install a trailer hitch receiver on your 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, you can do so when installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13382
It uses spacers to attach to your Crosstrek, and those spacers and the hitch are going to be up against the frame to the point where issues due to the hitch are not likely. That said, this won't hurt anything at all so you certainly can if you like with the Loctite RTV 598 High-Performance Silicone Gasket Maker # LT37467. view full answer...
I do not have a photo of a Specialized Turbo Como 3.0 step through e-bike on the Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Fat Bikes # SA4412B-FB. But I have included a video that demonstrates how to operate the bike rack.
In the video, you can see that the clamp is actually being attached to the lower tube of the bike, which is ideal for a step thru bike because it will not have that top bar for attachment. I have also included a photo of the rack with a white bike, the white bike allows you to see... view full answer...
The Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit # T4813102 actually has a proportional pressure valve which helps ensure you have smooth braking but it also controls the braking for long-term braking like you would experience traveling through hills or mountainous areas.
I also called and confirmed with my contact at Titan that there is no danger of the actuator overheating. view full answer...
You can install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98838 on your 2016 Subaru Crosstrek by yourself but it does get tricky since the bolts used for the installation are hanging down through the frame and you need to avoid pushing them back up into the frame when raising the hitch into place.
Usually when people install hitches on their own they will use jack stands and blocks of wood to act as a second set of hands. You can follow the linked installation video and instructions prior... view full answer...
If you and a set of extra helping hands can fit under your 2023 Subaru Crosstrek then you should be able to wiggle the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36644 around enough to get it installed. I know for myself that I'm big enough I would need to have a vehicle lifted up unless it was on a bigger vehicle like a truck.
Since you don't already have service ramps I do recommend picking up the FloTool RhinoRamps Vehicle Ramp Set # FT11909MI and keeping them handy in your garage. I'm not... view full answer...
I have included a picture showing what Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 76209 looks like when installed on a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. (It may take a little while for the picture to appear.) The crosstube on this hitch will be visible below the rear fascia on the back of the vehicle. Like you said the Curt hitch # C13382 is mostly hidden with the exception of the receiver.
The difference is tongue weight capacity between the 2 hitches is not a factor because the vehicle itself has a maximum tongue... view full answer...
Your 2021 Subaru Crosstrek manual transmission can be flat towed (4 wheels on the ground). On page 398 of your owner's manual, you can reference how Subaru requires you to do this.
That being said, to be able to successfully flat tow your vehicle, you're going to need a couple of things.
You'll need:
-A Base Plate # RM-52927-5.
-A Tow Bar # RM-676.
-A Braking System # HM39524.
-A 12v Outlet Kit # RM-9332.
-& A Wiring Kit # RM-154.
In most cases you're also going to need a high-low adapter... view full answer...
Yes, you'd need to remove all covers when transporting a kayak or SUP with the Thule DockGrip Kayak # TH895. The wind would whip the cover quite a bit while travelling which might damage the board. view full answer...
The reason why there is a slight slope on the rack is because it helps a bit with ground clearance with the weight of the bikes on the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack # SH22G. With the angle, it helps prevent drag in the back. I went ahead and attached some photos that show the angle. view full answer...
To get the Curt # C13382 installed on your 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, the important part is the 3/4" socket. With the nuts needing to be torqued to 110 foot pounds, I will recommend going with a 1/2 or 3/4 drive, however. view full answer...
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