Comparing Trailer Hitch Receivers from Curt and Draw-Tite for 2011 Subaru Forester
Question:
Needing to purchase a hitch for my 2011 Subaru Forester to attach a bike rack. Im having trouble understanding why the straps are required for the Curt and not the Draw-Tite. Is the Draw-Tite able to carry the load more securely? I realize that the Curt warranty requires the use of straps but is there any difference in the load stability between the two hitches? Thank you.
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
For your 2011 Subaru Forester, the Draw-Tite # 75650 hitch is rated for the same towing capacity and more tongue weight than the Curt # 13147. The Curt hitch is just as strong a hitch and because it is made in the USA is arguably made of better steel but it does based on their warranty require the stability strap # 18050 for a bike rack. There isn't any noticeable stability difference between the two hitches.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
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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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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
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