Compare the Class III Draw-Tite and Curt Class II Hitch for the 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon
Question:
For 2006 outback.. who h is better? Curt 2. Or draw tire 3?
asked by: Edward J
Helpful Expert Reply:
Both of the hitches you mentioned are good quality hitches, are easy to install and require no drilling or welding for installation. They have very similar towing cacities: 4000 lb for the Draw-Tite and 3500 lb for the Curt.
I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Hitch, # 75560 for you 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon. This hitch provides you with a 2" receiver, which is why I believe it is the most popular hitch for your Outback Wagon. More trailers and hitch accessories (like bike racks and cargo carriers) are compatible with Class III 2" hitches. So, this makes the hitch more versatile and can improve the resale value of your vehicle.
The Curt Class II Hitch, # C12284 has a 1 1/4" receiver opening and is perfect for light-duty towing of small trailers and accessories. I'm proud to say that this hitch is Made in the USA. One drawback to this hitch is that Curt requires you to use a stabilizing strap, # 18050, to support all non-trailer loads like bike racks and cargo carriers.
If you plan to tow with your new hitch, I recommend the Tekonsha Wiring Harness, # 118461, and the 2" Ball Mount Kit, # 989900. If you go with the Curt, I recommend Ball Mount # 36053. I've attached videos of both of these hitches being installed so that you can see how the look close up.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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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
- CURT
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Draw Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 5/8" Rise, 1-1/4" Drop - 9-3/4" Long - 3.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 1 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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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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Curt 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
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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