Distance Dimension of Curt Hitch C13144 Center of the Pin Hole to the End of the Receiver Tube

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What is distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the receiver tube opening? I am buying a 2016 Subaru Forester. Thank you

asked by: Buddy R

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I was able to go out to the warehouse and measure the Curt hitch # C13144 for you. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the receiver tube is 2-1/2 inches.

expert reply by: Jackie C

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Answer 1

To install the Curt hitch part #C13144 on your 2015 Subaru Forester you will need to permanently remove the rear heat shield. I attached the install video you referenced as well as instructions that detail how this is done. Heat shields like what…

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Answer 2

Exactly! Both hitches are very similar in design and construction. That is usually what happens when hitches are custom-fit for your vehicle. The main difference is the finish. I personally prefer the matte finish that #e98839 has. We have them on…

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Answer 3

For all of the trailer hitches we offer for your 2018 Subaru Forester, including the Curt #C1200, the heat shield does get permanently removed. Our hitch manufacturers have determined that nothing adverse happens without the heat shield and the…

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Curt requires the stabilizing/support strap, #18050, in order to alleviate the leveraging affect that a non-trailer load places on a hitch. At Curt they like to use the example of carrying a gallon of milk. Think of the strain that would be put on…

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Answer 5

Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver Item #E-100 comes with 2 HFN 1213 hex flange nuts for the two 1/2 - 13 x 5-1/2 carriage bolts also included with the hitch.

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Answer 6

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Answer 7

You could do that if you wish, you'll just want to make sure that the heat shield is NOT sandwiched between the hitch and the chassis of the vehicle at any point. We frequently hear from folks with concerns about the vehicle being harmed…

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Answer 8

Per the installation instructions for the trailer hitches we offer for a 2015 Subaru Forester, the heat shield must either be removed or modified when installing a hitch. For Draw-Tite part #36523, the instructions say the heat shield must be…

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Answer 9

I can absolutely confirm for you that your 2017 Subaru Forester XT with the Touring trim is compatible with the etrailer hitch you mentioned: - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98839 I verified with the manufacturer for you that this hitch is a…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Curt hitch would be more difficult to install. On our website we have a installation difficulty rating, from 1 to 10, on hitch receivers. The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2", part…

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Answer 11

I wasn't able to find your order notes so I am not sure what hitch you have, but the Curt part #C13144 would be the one for your 2014 Subaru Forester that would stick out the most. From the center of it's hitch pin hole to the…

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Answer 12

It looks like the carriage bolt spacers that come with the Curt Hitch part #C13144 are larger than the ones that come with the Draw Tite hitch part #75876 and that is why the Curt hitch requires enlarging the holes on the vehicle to get the bolts…

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Distance Dimension of Curt Hitch C13144 Center of the Pin Hole to the End of the Receiver Tube

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