Ground Clearance of Draw Tite Hitch # 76182 When Installed on 2017 Subaru Forester

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Question:

On the Subaru 2017 and 18, how many inches are there from the top of the hitch receiver to the ground once installed?

asked by: Liz S

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Expert Reply:

When we installed the Draw Tite hitch part # 76182 on a 2017 Subaru Forester we found that there was 16 inches from the top of the hitch tube to the ground.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For your 2018 Subaru Forester XT I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Receiver Hitch #76182 because it features a hidden design where only the receiver is visible beneath the vehicle. This provides you with a clean, OEM appearance unlike…

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Answer 2

If you check out the attached photos of the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7216 and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76182 you can see that they sit in relatively the same place. I went out to the warehouse and found…

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Answer 3

I attached a picture to this page that shows what the Draw Tite Hitch part #76271 looks like when installed and you can see that since it hangs below the rear bumper it would affect ground clearance. You can see the same picture in the attached…

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Answer 4

Per the instructions which are linked for your convenience, the bolts for the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75876 should be torqued down to 50 lb.-ft. This trailer hitch is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Subaru Forester and I have…

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Answer 5

For your 2020 Subaru Forester, I recommend the Curt hitch. It is going to be able to handle your Yakima HoldUp EVO 2, part #Y02479, without any problems. Both the Curt and Draw-Tite hitches are Class III hitches with 2" receivers. They both…

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Answer 6

Actually, both of your friends are correct about the Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack #TH934XTR. This great Thule rack will fit BOTH 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch trailer hitches thanks to its included adapter. Do note that some 1-1/4-inch hitches are…

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Answer 7

That's a really good question because it can be difficult to get a comparison but vehicle manufacturers sell their OEM parts just like aftermarket retailers so I was able to find the Subaru trailer hitch for a 2019 Subaru Forester, and the…

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Answer 8

The best trailer hitch we have for your 2019 Subaru Forester is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76271. The reason that this is the best trailer hitch for you is because it is a custom fit which means no cutting or drilling is…

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Answer 9

The hitch for your 2021 Subaru Forester that has the best ground clearance is for sure the Stealth Hitch part #SH65MR which has a detachable hitch opening that hangs below the bumper which means when not needed you'd have no reduced ground…

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Answer 10

There is only one main difference between the Curt Hitch #C13409 and the Draw-Tite Hitch #76271 for the 2021 Subaru Forester. That difference involves the bumper clearance measurement of the shanks. While the Curt measures 4 inches from the center…

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Answer 11

Since your trailer coupler is 1-1/4" higher than the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #76182 on your 2018 Subaru Forester I recommend going with a 2" rise ball mount like the Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2" Ball -…

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Answer 12

For the Draw-Tite hitch #76182 we have not yet had a local customer bring in their 2018 Forester for an install so in order to give you the installed height dimension I went to our warehouse and took a measurement of this hitch. The hitch bolts to…

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