Drawbar for 2018 Subaru Forester With Factory Hitch
Question:
Just got a 2018 Forester with Subaru installed hitch. It came with a Subaru 3 inch /rise ball mount, but I think I need no mount. I measured the hitch and the trailer, and they both came out at 16 inches. What hitch mount do you recommend for the perfect fit? I believe I need class I as my car only tows to 1,500 lbs. I am just towing my single axle 18 foot boat trailer, with no boat.
asked by: Dale
Expert Reply:
The 2018 Subaru Forester OEM hitch is Class I, so you would only need a Class I compatible drawbar. I recommend the Draw-Tite # 3591, which has no drop and just a 5/8" rise. This drawbar comes with a pin and clip so the only thing you'd need is a compatible hitch ball. For a 2" ball you would want # 19258, and for a 1-7/8" hitch ball you would want # 19256.
I have added a link to a video review of this drawbar for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 5/8" Rise - 9-3/4" Long - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Draw-Tite
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