Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Question:
I have a utility trailer that measure 5x8, with a gate/ramp ... all mesh so it is light. I want to tow it with two dirt bikes on it with our new subaru crosstrek 1-1/4inch hitch ... will the tongue weight be too much off your experience?
asked by: Rob P
Helpful Expert Reply:
You really have to check the owners manual of the vehicle to determine what the towing capacities are. From the research I did it looks like you have a 1,500 lb towing capacity which would indicate you would have a tongue weight capacity of 150 lbs.
For a hitch that fits your 2017 Subaru Crosstrek we have the Curt part # C11286 that would work well as long as you stay under the towing capacity of the vehicle. For wiring you would want the part # C56040 which is a confirmed custom fit.
For a ball mount you would then want the part # C45521 with hitch ball # A-82 for a 2 inch ball or part # A-80 for 1-7/8 inch ball.
Products Referenced in This Question
1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- CURT
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Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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