Expert Answers about Subaru Forester

• Warranty of etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2016 Subaru Forester
• I can tell you the details about the lifetime warranty of the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98839 that fits your 2016 Subaru Forester. The warranty covers the hitch to be free of defects of materials and workmanship for the lifespan of the hitch. So long as it is installed per the directions and not altered in any way, if there is ever an issue with the hitch it does fall under warranty for as long as you have it. I have added a link to a video install for you to check out as well...
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• How to Use 1-1/4 Inch Yakima BuckHorn Bike Rack in 2 Inch Receiver Hitch
• According to Yakima, the # Y8890203 shank is compatible with your bike rack. This being said, you might find using a reducer like part # HT02 to be an easier option.
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• Installation Hardware Kit For Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch On 2016 Subaru Forester
• We have the mounting hardware available for you to order. You just need to go to our website and type the letters # RHK in the search box. You then need to put the hitch number in the Hitch Item number field in the middle of the page. Then choose Draw-Tite from the dropdown box, then just add to cart and you are good to go. In the future you should know we include the mounting hardware with all of our trailer hitches.
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• Blind Spot Mirrors For 2014 Subaru Forester
• Custom blind spot mirrors are not available for your 2014 Forester but i do have a solution for you. We offer stick-on blind spot mirrors you can purchase. They come in various sizes and shapes so you can choose the mirror that best suits your need. I have attached a link to our product page that lists the mirrors we offer. If you want a round 2-inch mirror I recommend part # 49102. For 3-inch round mirrors that are adjustable I recommend part # KSC0600.
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• Is Additional Pin Or Hook Needed When Using SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack
• There is no need for an additional pin or hook as you described for the SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack, part # SR2415. The bike rack does have a threaded anti-rattle hitch pin which does a good job of reducing rattle when the bike rack is installed. This bike rack will hold up to 4 bikes and has a weight capacity of 140 lbs. When loading bikes in the carrier it is always a good practice to place the heaviest bike closest to the vehicle to keep additional stress off the back of the...
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• Does Using The Hatch Huggers To Replace Side Straps On My Saris Bones 3 Limit The Carrying Capacity
• Yes, the information in the question you mentioned is accurate. This came directly from the folks at Saris. So for the Saris Bones 3 # SA803, if the Hatch Huggers # SA3035 are used in place of the side hooks they do not limit the carrying capacity. That said, you will want to use hatch huggers to replace the side straps on your 2022 Subaru Forrester.
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• Does Rear View Safety Backup Camera System RVS-83112-WIFI Include Traffic Alert Function
• The Rear View Safety Backup Camera System # RVS-83112-WIFI provides basic visual monitoring of what is behind your 2009 Subaru Forester. The compact camera that mounts at the rear of the car on the license plate bracket provides a 170-degree viewing angle but it does not include sensors or alarms that warn you of other motorists. Some of the OEM camera/warning systems built into late-model cars do have this additional capability.
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• Is it Safe to Remove Heat Shield on 2015 Subaru Forester to Install Curt Hitch # C13144
• When it comes to installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C13144, on your 2015 Subaru Forester, the hitch itself will now act as a heat shield for your vehicle. If you would feel more comfortable re-installing the original heat shield, you could do so just as long as you remove the portion of the shield that comes in contact with the frame. Please keep in mind that you will be removing some of the mounting points so there is a good chance that this will cause the shield to rattle and...
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• Is the Lid of Ventline Trailer Roof Vent V2110SP-24 Galvanized Steel
• Yes, on the Ventline Ventadome Trailer Roof Vent # V2110SP-24 the mounting flange and lid are galvanized. The lid has a mill finish that can be given additional protection from the elements by spraying it with a clear-coat finish if you like. If you are installing this vent on a trailer that has a metal or coated metal roof use install kit # 344270KITW. If instead it has a rubberized roof then use # CAM25013.
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• Will AirBedz XUV Air Mattress Hold Air in Mattress Throughout Night in 2019 Subaru Forester
• The AirBedz XUV Air Mattress will absolutely hold its air all night so you are not going to have to, for example, wake up in the middle of the night and re-inflate the mattress; you'll be able to rest in perfect comfort without any worry the mattress is going to deflate as you sleep. The mattress has a battery-powered air pump built in which you can re-charge at home, but if you're anything like me you might forget to charge that battery, yet there is a solution for that with the Portable...
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• Using Passenger Car Tires on Trailers
• With a few possible exceptions (large fifth wheels that use LT or Light Truck Tires), we recommended that only trailer tires be used on trailers because they have stiffer sidewalls which do a better job dealing with the vertical load tires experience when installed on a trailer. Also, trailers don't have steering axles, which means the cornering forces trailer tires experience are different than those passenger car tires would. For a tire to blow out at the sidewall like you described,...
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• Why are Some Bike Racks Recommended for 5th-Wheel Trailers but Not Travel Trailers?
• The reason why we differentiate between bike racks that are designed for travel trailers and 5th-wheel trailers is because travel trailers have to account for the additional length of the direct hitch connection from the trailer to the vehicle. This adds more total length to travel trailers and causes more torque/force to be exerted on the back of the trailer. I went ahead and attached a diagram that shows how a hitch receiver mount adds more length. If you need a recommendation of a bike...
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• New Hitch Install Causing Traction Control on 2015 Subaru Forester to Engage On Gravel Road
• The occurrence you describe is certainly a new one on me, so I checked with one of my contacts in the technical support department at Draw-Tite. My friend was also baffled by what happened. Between the two of us, we agree with the idea you propose, replacing your existing ball mount with one of the same length as the previous and with a bit less of a drop so the trailer is towed level. The only thing we could come up with is that the changing geometry of the connection of the trailer to...
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• Need for Stabilization Strap for Class III Hitches
• For the Class I and Class II hitches there is greater need for stabilizing strap than for higher class rated hitches, and may sometimes be required. For this product Curt has chosen to carry over that "recommended" statement but it is not required, etrailer has chosen to not attach that label. The recommendation of using a stabilizing strap such as # 18050, is to avoid putting too much strain on your trailer hitch, minimizing excessive torque experienced caused by side to side movement....
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• What Is The Purpose Of The Powered Module On T-One Wiring Harness For a 2014 Subaru Forester?
• The ModuLite on the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118467 for your 2014 Subaru Forester serves 2 purposes. First it lessens draw put on the wiring by drawing power from the battery to power the lights on the trailer or Auxilary Lights # C53201. Secondly it coverts the tail light wiring from a 3-wire system(Left Signal, Right Signal and Brake) to a 2-wire system, since the trailer tail lights carry power for the turn signals and brake lights on the same yellow and green wires. A Mounting...
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• Will the Curt Hitch C13409 for a 2020 Subaru Forester Void the Warranty
• The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13409 will not void the warranty on a 2020 Subaru Forester. This will be part of the protection offered under the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act (P.L. 93-637) which protects consumers when installing aftermarket components on their vehicles.
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• Does Draw-Tite QSP Trailer Hitch Silencer Work When Towing
• The Draw-Tite QSP Trailer Hitch Silencer and Cover for 2" Hitch Receivers # 63080 will definitely work when towing to help eliminate the rattle, though it won't be quite as effective as other options. Just keep in mind that this is designed for 2" Draw-Tite hitch receivers specifically, so if you have a different manufacturer's hitch, I recommend going with the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches # RM-061. I have added links to video reviews for you to check out of both the...
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• Weight of Swagman XC Bike Rack
• The Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack # S64650 weighs 25 lbs. I have added links to a couple video reviews for you to check out as well.
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• Operating Time on Full Tank of Gas for etrailer.com 4,500-Watt Portable Generator 333-0005
• The 7-horsepower engine in the etrailer.com 4,500-Watt Portable Generator # 333-0005 will operate for approximately 14 hours at half its rated 3600-watt load capacity on a full 5-gallon tank of gas. This works out to about 2.8 hours per gallon of gas. If the output load on the generator is more than half the rated output (more than 1800-watts) then the run time per gallon will be reduced.
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• What Are The Actual Widths Of Solera Awning Fabrics
• Yes, the Solera RV Slide-Out Awning # LCV000168106 is 91" wide by 48" long, but is designed to fit slide out flange to flange measurements of 86" - 91". This means if you measure from the outside of one flange to the outside of the other flange and you fall within this grouping then it will be a fit. You will want to have about 5-7" of clearance on each side for the arms to be able to retract back against the body of the trailer when the slide out is retracted back in. If you do not have...
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