Recommended Trailer Hitches and Bike Rack for a 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon and Forester
Question:
I am looking for trailer hitches that fit our 2018 Outback and our 2018 Forester so that we can transfer a bike rack easily. We take either vehicle when we go bike riding and I just want to make it easier to load up the bikes.
asked by: Justin
Expert Reply:
I recommend going with the Class III Draw-Tite trailer hitches that have the hidden crosstube for your vehicles as they have a clean look, don't reduce the ground clearance of your vehicle by much, and provide you with a 2" receiver that can accommodate a wider variety of accessories. For your 2018 Subaru Forester this is part # 76182 but for your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon it is part # 76227.
Attached are installation videos and sample photos of these on similar year vehicles.
If you don't already have a bike rack then I highly recommend the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 because it has integrated bike and rack locks, an integrated (no-tool) anti-rattle system, and is a platform style bike rack. All of this gives you a bike rack that is not only high quality but also allows you to quickly load up your bikes with little to no effort. The Sherpa 2.0 comes in 3 different color schemes; Gray # SH22G, Black # SH22B, and Pearl # SH22P. Simply choose which one fits best with your vehicle colors for a sleek look.
I have attached a review video of the Sherpa 2.0 for you to reference as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
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
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Black
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Kuat
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Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Kuat
more information >
Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Pearl
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Kuat
more information >
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame 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
- Draw-Tite
more information >
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