Is There Trailer Hitch Available for 2018 Subaru Crosstrek that Might Fit with Aftermarket Exhaust

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Hi, Im interested in your hitches that bolt onto the underside of my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. Ive been looking at the Curt Class III Receiver Hitch, but I was wondering if this or possibly any of the other hitches offered on the website will fit with the Borla Exhaust Part #11944. Crosstrek Forums say that either the hitch or exhaust have to be modified because they hit each other. So just wondering if youve heard or have experience with this. Borla couldnt answer my question, and I havent seen any other advice. Hope you can answer my question, as it would help greatly in trying to find a hitch. Thanks,

asked by: Keith T

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I really wish I had a solution for your setup that didn't require modification that might void the warranty of either the hitch or the exhaust system but for your 2018 Subaru Crosstrek the Curt Class III # C13382 was only designed to accomodate the stock exhaust system. Any modifications to this hitch or any of our others are beyond what we can recommend safely.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The install of the Curt hitch part #C13382 on a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek does not require drilling but it does required you to enlarge the access hole that you sent us a picture of. I attached a picture of the step in the install instructions that…

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Curt recommends the stabilizer strap with non-supported loads like bike racks to help support the hitch when going over bumps to prevent some of the vertical shock from being transferred to the hitch. Curt does this as a precaution, it's not…

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From the center of the hitch pin hole of the EcoHitch part #306-X7365 out to the furthest point out on the rear bumper measures 3 inches. This would be easily more than enough clearance since you measured from the hitch opening to the back of your…

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Both the hitches you mentioned have the same ground clearance. The Draw Tite #76209 and the Curt #C13382 both have 15 inches from the top of the hitch opening down to the ground.

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Curt and us have not test fit the Curt hitch part #C13382 on a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek that has a Nameless exhaust kit installed. If anyone was to have tested this it would have been the exhaust brand as Curt basically only tests things with factory…

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Any trailer hitch whose receiver tube is positioned below a vehicle's rear bumper is going to reduce ground clearance and approach angle to some degree. The actual clearance lost depends on many factors including wheel/tire size, passenger…

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For your 2022 Subaru Crosstrek the most hidden trailer hitch we have is the Curt part #C13382 which only has the hitch opening that hangs below the rear bumper. This gives a more hidden look and also helps with ground clearance.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Both the Curt #C13382 and the etrailer #e98912 hitch are a 2" Class III hitch receiver that will provide a maximum gross trailer weight of 3,500 lbs and a maximum tongue weight of 525 lbs. You are correct, they are an identical hitch but our…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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