Which Trailer Hitch is Safest and Performs Best for a 2009 Subaru Forester
Question:
I am looking at the hitches for my 09 Forester. I noticed that the Curt hitch has 3 holes on each side and the Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite have only 2 holes in each side. My question is: Do any of these have an advantage over the other for installation or safety? And how can I find out how is each of them rated for quality?
asked by: Octavio
Expert Reply:
The Curt Curt Class II Hitch, part # 12047 has more attachment points because of its higher weight capacity. It is rated at 3,500lbs while the Draw Tite Class I Hitch, part # 24807 and Hidden Hitch Class I Hitch, part # 60893 are rated for 2,000lbs.
Ratings for hitches are subjective. They do have to comply with DOT specs before they can be sold. Each manufacturer is held to the same standard. The big advantage in this case is the Curt being a Class II. There are more accessories available for Class II than Class I and the hitch has a higher capacity.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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