Does ECO Hitch for Subaru Crosstrek 2017 Have Safety Chain Loops

Question:

How do the safety chains attach to the hitch? Do you need to go around the bottom of the bumper to attach them to the hitch? If so and you had to use them, wont it rip the bumper off? Also, for the pin, can you it from behind the car or do you need to reach under the bumper to the pin?

asked by: Justin J

Expert Reply:

The EcoHitch part # 306-X7203 which is a fit for your 2017 Subaru Crosstrek does have safety chain loops. They are on either side of the hitch tube.

I attached a picture that has them pointed out.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Patrick H.

6/4/2020

We are looking at this hitch for our '17 Crosstrek. Are there any clearance issues with the chains and the muffler? I didn't see any picture to confirm or nullify this. I was also wondering about clearance with the threaded pin. We have a Swagman XC 2 rack. Thanks

Chris R.

6/8/2020

The EcoHitch # 306-X7203 features an extremely hidden design. This is really nice for aesthetics but if you're going to be utilizing a rack with a threaded hitch pin I honestly don't think it's the best option. If you take a look at some of the customer-submitted images on the hitch's product page you'll see just how frustrating this process will be. It's not as clean looking, but for overall ease-of-use I recommend going with the Curt # C13135 instead.

Patrick H.

6/8/2020

@ChrisR Thank you Chris!