Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2004 Subaru Outback Wagon
Question:
Do U sell 2inch hitches for 2004 Subaru Outback stationwagons. I dont want an 1 1/4inch with an adapter. I have had a 2inch on my 2002 Forester since the beginning with no problems.
asked by: Joseph
Expert Reply:
The only available trailer hitches for your 2004 Subaru Outback Wagon all have 1-1/4 inch receiver openings. This is simply because the vehicle's towing and tongue weight capacities are lower than what a higher class trailer hitch (and larger 2 inch receiver opening) will provide. Trailer hitch manufacturers do this to prevent vehicles with lower capacities from being overloaded with a higher rated hitch.
If you do not have the Sport model, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class II Frame Receiver Hitch # 36284. This is a Class II trailer hitch that will provide a tongue weight capacity of 300 pounds.
If you have the Sport model with single exhaust, you will instead need the Curt Class I Receiver Hitch # C11497. This is a Class I trailer hitch with a tongue weight capacity of 200 pounds. Please note that Curt requires all non-trailer loads such as bike racks and cargo carriers to be supported by stabilizing straps # 18050.
As you mentioned in your question, in order to use 2 inch hitch accessories with the 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver on your vehicle, you will just need to use an adapter like the Brophy # HTAD. Keep in mind that using this or any similar adapter will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50%. This means that the 300 pound tongue weight capacity on the above mentioned Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch will be reduced to 150 pounds when using the adapter.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
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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
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Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Hitch Adapters
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- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- 7-1/4 Inch Extension
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- Brophy
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Draw-Tite 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
- Draw-Tite
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