Class I Trailer Hitch Compatibility with 3 Bike Carrier
Question:
I ordered the Curt hitch. It has been delivered and is in the unopened box. Now I am concerned that this is the wrong hitch. Is the Draw Tight better than the Curt? I see that it doesnt need a stabilizer strap. I bought a Yakima Light weight 31 lbs 3 bike carrier. But the Curt instructions say that the hitch can only support a 2 bike carrier. It also says that it can support 200 lbs. Three bikes and my carrier will be under 200 lbs. Can the hitch support this load? If I need to exchange the Curt for the Draw Tight, how do I go about this? Will I have similar issues with the Draw tight and my bike rack?
asked by: Cheryl H
Expert Reply:
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11465 is a fit for 2017-2018 Subaru Impreza models. The Draw-Tite option # DT24959 is also a Class I trailer hitch and due to that will also be limited to 2 bikes. The tongue weight capacity will be the same as most Class II hitches, but the restriction remains. To use a bike carrier with the Curt hitch, you will also need to use the stability strap # 18050 to keep Curt's warranty.
There is only one trailer hitch option for your Impreza that will allow for the 3 bikes and it is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III - 2" # 306-X7350.
If you choose to return your Curt hitch, I've attached the return policy for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- EcoHitch
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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