Comparing Hidden Hitch # 87568 or Draw-Tite Class III # 75673 Hitches for a 2016 Subaru Outback

Question:

Im putting a 2inch hitch on my outback mainly for bike rack Yakima swing daddy or full swing. Does one of these hitches offer more hitch-to-bumper clearance or are they exactly the same dimensions? Thanks

asked by: Scott

Expert Reply:

The Hidden Hitch # 87568 (no longer available) and the Draw-Tite Class III # 75673 are both manufactured by the same parent company. Other than the brand name sticker, both hitches are identical. When we installed either hitch on a 2015 Outback, we found that the hitch pin hole was recessed under the vehicle by 5 inches. This means that either the # Y02465 FullSwing or the SwingDaddy would work fine for you.

The primary differences between the SwingDaddy and the FullSwing center around the cradle system. The SwingDaddy uses a traditional padded cradle with rubber straps to hold the bikes into place, where the FullSwing uses ZipStrips and cradles that can slide back and forth along the arms to easily place the proper amount of spacing between the bikes you're carrying. The FullSwing also provides a built in cable lock, which is an optional add-on for the SwingDaddy.

I've linked you to some product demonstration videos for the FullSwing and the SwingDaddy.

expert reply by: Mike L