Installation of Trailer Hitch Where Exhaust Rattle is Possible

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Hi, hitch 13144 on a 2014 subaru Forester 25i premium My mechanic thinks the muffler will hit the hitch unit just enough to cause a rattle. We hesitate to install it fpr this reason. DOES IT hit just enough to do this. Driving with a rattle will make me crazy! Please advise, thank you

asked by: Katrina H

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The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13144 is a confirmed fit for your 2014 Subaru Forester 25i Premium. I can definitely appreciate the caution as a rattle would drive anyone crazy. We have not experience this with that particular installation, but there are also ways to ensure it doesn't happen. I've attached an article to assist so you can ensure you get the benefits of a hitch without any exhaust rattle.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

To install the Curt hitch part #C13144 on your 2015 Subaru Forester you will need to permanently remove the rear heat shield. I attached the install video you referenced as well as instructions that detail how this is done. Heat shields like what…

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My technical contact at Curt assured me that removing the heat shield when installing the Curt hitch #C13144 on your 2014 Subaru Forester will not cause any damage to your vehicle. The law mandating the heat shield requirement was originally geared…

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Answer 3

I can't say what the factory hitch ground clearance is for the 2014 Toyota Highlander but with Curt trailer hitch #C13200 it is approximately 13-1/4 inches from the ground to the bottom of the hitch receiver and 15-3/4 inches to the top of the…

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Curt requires the stabilizing/support strap, #18050, in order to alleviate the leveraging affect that a non-trailer load places on a hitch. At Curt they like to use the example of carrying a gallon of milk. Think of the strain that would be put on…

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It looks like the carriage bolt spacers that come with the Curt Hitch part #C13144 are larger than the ones that come with the Draw Tite hitch part #75876 and that is why the Curt hitch requires enlarging the holes on the vehicle to get the bolts to…

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Answer 6

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #75876 is a great option for a 2017 Subaru Forester. It does not require the heat shield be permanently removed but it does require trimming. This will be necessary for any hitch installation but…

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When it comes to a hitch for your 2015 Subaru Forester, I recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver, #75876. This hitch is economically priced and does not require the use of a stabilizing strap. This is a great hitch to use with your Thule Apex…

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Answer 8

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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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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Answer 11

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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