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  • Distance from the Hitch Pin Hole to Bumper on Hitches for 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • On the Curt hitch part # C13206 the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the furthest point out on the bumper will be right at 2-1/2 inches. On the Draw Tite Hitch # 75673 the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the furthest point out on the bumper is 4-1/2 inches. Both of these hitch are the exact same because they are made by the same company. The distance from the pin holes to the opening surface of the hitch is about 2-1/2 inches. So if you subtract 2-1/2...
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  • Rearward Clearance with Swagman XC S64650 Installed on Vehicle
  • I'm assuming you're wanting to get the car in the garage and be able to close the door with the bike rack in place. When installed, the total length the Swagman XC # S64650 bike rack would extend past the rear of the vehicle is 23 inches. This would be measured rearward from the trailer hitch receiver hitch pin hole. This particular rack does not fold up against the rear of the vehicle. Curt offers a similar folding rack, part # C18085 that measures 32-3/4 inches when folded down so the...
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  • Draw-Tite Hitch Recommendation for Ground Clearance on a 2000 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • Since the CURT Trailer Hitch # C12270 will sit below the rear bumper of your 2000 Subaru Outback Wagon it will reduce the ground clearance on your vehicle. However, the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 36284 will give you a little more ground clearance as the area that goes around the exhaust tip will go above the tip on the Draw-Tite hitch. Whereas, it goes below the tip on the CURT hitch. Check out the picture I attached that shows both of these hitches installed on a similar vehicle as yours. I...
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  • Does the Folding Mechanism Decrease the Tongue Weight of My Hitch on My 2021 Subaru Outback?
  • The tilting capability of the 24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Tilting - Folding - 500 lbs # e98874 does not decrease the maximum weight capacity rating of the hitch. The cargo carrier does not use an extension; we just manufactured the carrier with a longer shank for it to have the ability to clear the bumper on most vehicles. In other words, the mechanism is part of the shank itself and not an additional accessory that would decrease the hitch capacity by 50% on your...
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  • Weight Rating For Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver On a 2015 Subaru Outback
  • The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76227 is rated for a maximum trailer capacity of 4,000lbs with a tongue weight of 600lbs. To verify your exact tow rating from Subaru you will need to contact a local Subaru dealer with your VIN number so that they can give you your exact capacity based on your 2015 Subaru Outback 2.5L. The Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118467 will give you a 4-way flat connector for the taillights on the trailer. It is a plug and play harness
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  • Recommended Installation Hardware for the Flexco Manual Pull Out Step
  • The Flexco Manual Pull-Out Step for RVs # SMFP-1220 measures 21" wide, I double checked with the manufacturer on this as well. The distance between the center of the mounting holes is 22 1/2" , and since bolts aren't included you can use the Mounting Hardware for Lippert Electric and Manual RV Steps # LC118155-72 for install hardware.
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  • Does the Draw-Tite Hitch DT74YR Fit a 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness?
  • It most likely will but Draw-Tite hasn't confirmed any of their hitches fit 2024 vehicles. Draw-Tite's parent company was bought out earlier this year so as of (09-09-23) they haven't updated any of their hitches for the 2024 model years. I am sorry I can not give you a solid yes or no answer but we just don't have that information yet. You are correct though all of the hitches from the 2023 Subaru Outback Wildernesses fit the 2024 Outback's. I took a look at the instructions and the...
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  • Will the Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket TH859XT Work w/ a 2020 Subaru Outback Touring?
  • Yes, it will. I checked with Thule and the Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket item # TH859XT will work with the factory crossbars that came with the 2020 Subaru Outback Touring XT. I have linked a review video below that demonstrates the Canyon XT cargo basket installed on Subaru's factory roof rack. This will show you what it looks like and give you a basic idea of how it sets up.
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  • Is the Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 Waterproof, External Dimensions
  • Roof mounted cargo boxes are weather resistant, but not waterproof. Under severe weather conditions it is possible that some moisture could get into the box. If you have something that absolutely cannot get wet, then we recommend putting it in a waterproof package first such as a sealed plastic bag before loading it in the carrier. The external dimensions of the Yakima Cargo Carrier part # Y07192 that you referenced is 74" long x 33" wide x 16" tall.
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  • Hitch to Bumper Clearance with Draw-Tite # 75673 Installed on 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • Proper fit of hitch mount accessories like bike and cargo carriers is affected by the amount of clearance at the back of a vehicle. Some of these carriers need more clearance than others. In the case of the Class III Hidden Hitch # 87568 when installed on your car the end of the receiver tube will be about 3-inches from the back of the bumper cover. The hitch pin hole will be 4-1/2-inches from it. Please refer to the linked video at the :20 second mark for illustration of these dimensions. If...
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  • Installed Height of Draw-Tite 2-Inch hitch 75673 on 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • When we installed Draw-Tite 2-Inch hitch # 75673 on a 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon we measured the height of the top of the receiver opening as 15-inches above ground. You can see this dimension illustrated in the linked video at the 1:40-minute mark. This height will vary based on wheel and tire size on the car, tread condition, and cargo and passenger load. The bottom of the receiver tube will be approximately 2-1/2-inches closer to the ground, about 12-1/2-inches.
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  • Best Hitch-Mount Electric Bike Carrier to Fit All Hitch Classes
  • There is one electric bike carrier that will deliver all of the characteristics needed for your application, the premium EasyFold Electric Bike carrier from Thule, part # TH903202. This carrier costs more because it is designed and built to be a class-leading product, one that is sold all around the world. Here's why I recommend this rack over all other e-bike carriers. The EasyFold fits all hitch classes: 1, 2 and 3; it has a 65-lb weight rating for each bike so you have extra capacity...
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  • Recommended Hitch and 7-Way Connector for a 2022 Subaru Outback
  • There's only one hitch for your 2022 Subaru Outback with that high of a tongue weight capacity and it is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch item # DT73RR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. It has a 4,500 lbs towing capacity and a 675 lbs maximum tongue weight. To install a 7-Way harness on your 2022 Subaru Outback you will need two separate wiring harnesses because they don't make just one that'll do the job. The first harness you'll need is the Curt T-Connector...
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  • Recommended Hitch and 7-Way Connector for a 2024 Subaru Outback
  • To add a hitch to your 2024 Subaru Outback, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item # e25TR. This hitch 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. I really like this hitch because it mounts behind the rear bumper cover leaving only the 2" receiver visible. This helps with ground clearance and it looks better. To install a 7-Way harness on your 2024 Outback...
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  • Which Trailer Hitch Receiver Will Have the Most Ground Clearance For 2011 Subaru Outback
  • Each hitch is positioned to sit tucked up and close to the bumper as you can see on the product page pictures. All of the hitch receivers available for the 2011 Subaru Outback will sit in the same general position with ground clearance varying slightly from each hitch. For example, from the ground to the top of the receiver on the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 75673, measures 14-1/2 inches. So you would have approximately 12-1/2 inches from the ground to the bottom of the receiver, as...
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  • Weight of Draw Tite Trailer Hitch part # 76209
  • The weight of the Draw Tite hitch part # 76209 that you referenced is 33 lbs. The towing capacities are: Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,500 lbs Maximum tongue weight: 675 lbs
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  • Will Higher Tongue Weight Capacity of Trailer Hitch Increase Tongue Weight of 2016 Outback Wagon
  • Any time you are dealing with a weight capacity you are always limited by your lowest rated component. Trailer hitch manufacturers test the strengths of their products separate from the vehicles which is why the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13206 has a 600 lb TW capacity that is well over the TW capacity of your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon. Since your Outback Wagon has a lower TW capacity of 200 lbs that is what you will be limited by and what you need to stay under to safely use the trailer...
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  • What Weight is Affected when Using a Hitch Adapter?
  • Using an adapter like the Malone Dual 2-inch Receiver # MPG544 will cut the capacity of the hitch. For your 600 pound-rated hitch, it will be cut to 300 pounds. It will not affect the weight rating of your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon (it will remain 200 pounds). It is correct when you say that the tongue weight is the lesser of 600/2 and 200. In your case, you would make sure that the cargo and bikes plus bike rack plus cargo basket etc. is less than 200 pounds.
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  • Recommended Malone Roof Rack for a 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness
  • Yes, it does. I checked with Malone and the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack item # MAL74AR does attach to the side rails of your 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness and is compatible with your car. If you would like longer crossbars we also have the 58" Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack item # MAL84AR that will work with your Subaru.
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  • What Is the Weight Capacity of the Bully Step for 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch Receivers?
  • The Bully Black Bull LED Hitch-Mounted Step for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches # BBS-1104L is rated for up to 350 lbs, but your trailer hitch tongue weight rating may limit that capacity if it is less than 350 lbs.
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