Troubleshooting Curt Trailer Hitch for 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon that Fits too Narrow

Question:

hello, I bought the trailert Curt hitch 13206 for my subaru otback 2018, everything went fine, but when I installed the curt 13206 it did not fit into my subaru. the arms hit with the spare tire box ring 17

asked by: Andres

Expert Reply:

Sometimes hitches will get bent in shipping. Due to the large size of the mounting flanges on the Curt hitch part # C13206 and the pitures you sent in it appears they were bent in a little bit.

Some people will use open steps for leverage, vices and even car jacks to apply controlled force to bend the hitch back.

You will want to look for flaking paint and physical stress marks on the hitch before and after you attempt to bend the hitch back. If you see any of those signs on the hitch you should not use the hitch on your vehicle as it has been fatigued to the point of not being safe to use.

expert reply by: Jameson C