Expert Answers about Tow Straps and Recovery Straps

• What Materials Are Used in Erickson Recovery Strap EM59500
• The Erickson Recovery Strap # EM59500 features nylon-reinforced ends (the yellow portions) along with a 20-foot primary strap made of polyester. This polyester webbing material provides a degree of elasticity, 10-percent stretch when under tension. It includes a carry case for easy storage. Please refer to the linked review and demo videos.
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• Are All Curt Products Made In the USA?
• Many Curt products like their trailer hitch receivers are made in the USA. However, not all products are made here. To answer your question about the Curt Tow Strap Loop for 2" Hitches - 13,000 lbs # C45832 it is made overseas. I've linked the page to all the options we carry for the tow strap loops and unfortunately we don't have one that is made in the USA from any of our manufacturers. The companies are US based but this line of products is not made here.
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• Trailer Hitch Made in USA and Wiring Recommendation for a 2016 Subaru Outback
• Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75673 for the 2016 Subaru Outback is made in Mexico. Curt trailer hitch # C13206, also for your 2016 Subaru Outback, is made in the USA. But, per Curt warranty requirements, all non-trailer loads (bike racks, cargo carriers, etc) must be supported by stabilizing straps, such as # 18050, sold separately. So if you are going to be using the hitch for anything other than towing you would need the strap. If you are going to do some towing I recommend etrailer ball...
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