Expert Answers about Subaru Crosstrek

• Will Drilling Be Required for Installation of a Hitch on the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
• The answer to this question really depends on the frame of your 2021 Subaru Crosstrek; in some cases the factory hasn't created big enough holes to run the installation hardware through, so the existing holes need to be enlarged to get the hitch mounting hardware on. If you check out the installation video of the etrailer # e98912 hitch that you were looking at, it shows the whole process. This isn't going to be the same on each vehicle, but it is not uncommon that it's going to require...
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• Is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch for a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Hidden Like the Curt Hitch
• 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...
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• Solution for Using Curt Auxiliary LED Indicator Lights With Bike Rack Folded Up and Down
• I do have a solution, but there is no adapter that will let you run both at the same time on your 2023 Subaru Crosstrek. The simple solution is to install each set of # C53201 and plug in the one you need based on whether the rack is folded up or down. You can get a simple strap to secure the plug on whichever set of lights is not in use, and add the Curt 4-Way Flat Wiring Connector Cover # C58750 on the end to keep the connections protected.
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• Hitch and Wiring For 2020 Subaru Crosstrek
• To install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" Item # C13382 on the 2020 Suburu Crosstrek it will require the hole to be enlarged. This is so the hardware will fit inside the frame rail. That doesn't necessarily mean the whole thing needs to be enlarged. I like to take a grinding bit in a drill and just hold it against one edge until you can fit the head of the carriage bolt into the hole. Typically if you can fit the bolt in then the spacer block will fit. Once...
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• Will the Titan BrakeRite Actuator # T4813102 Overheat Over Prolonged Periods of Braking
• 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.
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• Photos of etrailer Hitch Installed on 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited
• I've attached some photos so you can see how the # e98912 is going to look like after you install it on your 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited. These photos were submitted by another Crosstrek Limited owner who confirms it's a perfect fit and as you can see, the only visible portion is the receiver. The cross tube will be pretty much hidden behind the rear bumper for a nice, OEM look. I've attached an installation video we did on a 2019 Crosstrek - the steps and finished look will be the same...
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• Can the Rear Hatch Be Opened On a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek with Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top
• 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...
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• Will Malone BigFoot Pro Canoe Carrier Fit Malone Trailer Crossbars
• The Malone BigFoot Pro Canoe Carrier with Tie-Downs # MPG112MD will stay in place just fine on the Malone trailer crossbars as long as you've tightened them down properly. It's always a good idea to recheck your equipment before each trip as well to make sure everything is secured and that goes for any equipment you plan on using whether it's cost-effective or the most expensive thing you've purchased.
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• Bicycle Hitch Rack Hardware
• If you are purchasing a new bicycle hitch rack the hardware to attach the rack to your hitch receiver will come with the rack. I prefer the Kuat NV 2.0 bike rack, part # NV22G, because it is a platform rack that holds the bike by the wheels ensuring the rack does not touch the frame. This is especially preferable if you are transporting bikes with carbon frames. I have included a link below.
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• Can Hardware for Curt C13382 Hitch Be Substituted So Frame Access Hole Doesn't Need Enlarging
• I don't recommend changing the hardware or installing the Curt # C13382 in any other manner than what's shown in the instructions. Swapping out the bolts for ones with a smaller head could affect the strength of the installation. The easiest way to enlarge that hole would be to use a Dremel or similar tool to cut a notch in the side of one of the access holes, just large enough so that the hardware can be fished into the frame member. I've had to do this before, and honestly, it's not...
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• Are 1-1/2 Bolts Included W/ Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver 76029 Too Short To Install?
• While the 1-1/2" bolts included with the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76209 you were looking at for your 2021 Subaru Crosstrek sound short, only the front two bolts will use the spacer between the hitch and the frame, and will be roughly flush with the end of the nut. This is how Draw-Tite designed and tested the hitch, and was done to keep excess thread from sticking down. I included a video of the # 76209 being installed to show you exactly how the bolts will work when installed.
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• How to Know if Installation of Curt Hitch C13382 Requires CM-SP16 Spacers
• 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.
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• Which Bike Rack Will Allow Trunk Access On My 2015 Subaru Crosstrek?
• Overall, theThule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting - Aluminum # TH9042PRO is pretty easy to put together and install on your 2015 Subaru Crosstrek. I have attached a photo that shows what it looks like when it gets shipped to you; there are only a few things you have to put together. I have attached a photo from the instructions that shows the majority of what you need to do; you can also look at the product listing page and find a few short videos in the photo section...
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• How Does Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier Attach to Yakima Round Crossbars
• 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.
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• 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Aftermarket Hitch Installation
• The aftermarket hitches we offer do not install using the OEM hitch opening. Both the light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I hitches and the higher-capacity 2-inch Class III hitches like # 76084 made for your car mount under the bumper cover as you noted. When a choice is available, I always recommend the sturdier higher-capacity hitch. The Class III Draw-Tite # 76084 will give you better compatibility with a range of hitch-mount accessories like cargo carriers and bike racks. Please refer to the...
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• Where Does A Trailer Wiring Harness Plug In On A 2020 Subaru Crosstrek
• Installing a wiring harness, like the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118467, on your 2020 Subaru Crosstrek will require access/removal of a few panels in the rear cargo area. I included an install video for you to check out that will definitely help, but the plug you are looking for is on the driver side and can be kind of tucked into the body a little bit, making it hard to find. I included an image of where this will be as well.
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• Does The etrailer Trailer Hitch e98912 Come With Hardware For Installation
• The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e98912 comes with all the hardware you need to install it. I have linked the install instructions and a video guide to help you during the install process.
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• Why EcoHitch is Better Than a Stealth Hitch for a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
• We have quite a few installation videos for your 2021 Subaru Crosstrek but sadly none for the Stealth Hitches item # 391SUCT18T. I have a better recommendation for a hitch for your Crosstrek. This one has an installation video, will offer you the same abilities, and will save you some money. I recommend the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 306-X7365. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Crosstrek with included hardware. This hitch has a 2" x 2" receiver which is perfect...
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• Installing ETBC7L And Curt Echo Wireless On A 2024 Subaru Crosstrek
• If you intend to use the # ETBC7L kit with the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller # C51180, you do not need to connect the yellow wire at all. All you will need to do is run the single black wire that comes with the kit from the black wire on the back of the 7-way up to the vehicle's battery with a circuit breaker in between and then ground the white wire from the back of the 7-way to a bare metal surface anywhere on the frame. The remaining blue and yellow wires can just be taped up and...
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• Are There any Steps Dealing with Yellow Sealant Installing Curt Hitch 2023 Subaru Crosstrek
• If you check out the install video I attached for the Curt hitch part # C13382 around the 6 minute mark you can see that when we installed this hitch we didn't do anything special with that sealant you mentioned. I would just ignore it and go about the install.
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