2 Inch Trailer Hitch for 2018 Subaru WRX

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My bike rack I've always used on my truck fits a 2 inch hitch. I got rid of the truck and replaced it with a 2018 Subaru WRX. Now I need a hitch to carry my 2 bikes.

asked by: Gabe

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Expert Reply:

As long as your 2018 Subaru WRX has the center knockout panel in the rear bumper for a trailer hitch we do have a 2 inch receiver that fits; the EcoHitch, part # 306-X7257. I've attached a picture so you can see where it fits through the bumper. I've also linked the install details for you.

If you don't have the knockout panel then the only hitches available for you are 1-1/4 inch receivers. In this case your best option may be to replace your rack with a trunk mount. The Yakima FullBack, part # Y02634, is confirmed to fit with the spoiler. It also includes locks for the bikes and a security cable for the rack for protection from theft. I've linked a review video of the FullBack for you.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

That's a tricky question that would be very difficult to answer. The hitches are designed to fit around a stock exhaust. If your aftermarket exhaust sits exactly where the stock exhaust would, then the #306-X7257 EcoHitch would fit perfectly for…

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Answer 2

There is only one 2 inch trailer hitch we offer for the 2015 Subaru WRX, the EcoHitch part #306-X7257 that you referenced. None of the other manufacturers have a 2 inch hitch for this vehicle.

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Answer 3

Thanks so much for your purchase of the Inno Tire Hold 2 Bike Platform Rack #INH120. And that is a good question about how the rack is secured to your hitch, as it doesn't have a traditional hitch pin that goes all the way through, so I'll do…

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Answer 4

The best hitch option for your 2018 Subaru WRX is the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7257. This is because it has a completely hidden look and fits in the factory cutout of your rear bumper for a factory look. The 2 inch receiver…

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Answer 5

If you are carrying two of the same or very similar size and style bikes then chances are the seats and handlebars are going to come in contact with one another on a platform style bike rack. This is going to be the case for most platform style bike…

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Answer 6

I went out to our warehouse to take a look at the EcoHitch Class III Trailer Hitch #306-X7257 referenced in your question, which is confirmed to fit your 2015 Subaru WRX. The receiver is actually hollow but from front to back it measures exactly 4…

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Answer 7

There are pros and cons to a design like this product yearning for pure invisibility. While it's certainly a nice aesthetic, it's understandable that the flushness of it might create some clearance issues that would otherwise be absent with…

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Answer 8

Great question Tarik, so to install a hitch pin when using the EcoHitch part #306-X7257 you will need to reach under the bumper like you can see at the 1:30 mark of the attached video. It shouldn't limit the bike racks you can use though.

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Answer 9

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 10

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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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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