Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2016 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT
Question:
Looking for everything needed for out XT Forester with eyesight. Wanted to be sure we order the correct pieces since the XT model has the dual exhaust. Thank you
asked by: Andrea
Helpful Expert Reply:
The hitch I recommend for your 2016 Subaru Forster which is a confirmed fit for the XT model is the Draw-Tite # 75876; which will not require you to use stabilizing straps for non-trailer loads like the Curt hitch does. The Draw-Tite is a Class III, 2" receiver with a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs and tongue weight capacity of 525 lbs.
Should you want to tow with your Forester, you would need a 4-pole connector, which you would get with wiring harness # 118467. For a ball mount, I recommend checking out Ball Mount Kit # 989900, which will fulfill your towing needs in one tidy package; a pair of ball mounts to give you the appropriate rise or drop, a 1-7/8” ball, a 2” ball and a pin and clip.
I've added links to videos of the hitch and wiring harness for you to check out.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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