Recommendation for Transporting 400 lb Motorcycle With 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX

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2012 Subaru Impreza WRX. Would there be an issue towing my 400 lb bike with one of the hitch carriers? 2inch receiver to a platform with the bike on it. Only 3 hours all highway no bumps.

asked by: Kurt P

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Expert Reply:

The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 306-X7261 you asked from for your 2012 Subaru Impreza is not compatible with your 400 lb motorcycle with a carrier. This hitch is only rated for a max capacity of 300 lbs. That greatly surpasses the hitch weight capacity and doesn't even include the weight of the motorcycle carrier itself.

Your best option would be to tow a small trailer like the Detail K2 Mighty Multi A-Frame Utility Trailer # K2MMT5X7. For this you will also need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56111 and ball mount # C45534. Then you can use the motorcycle chock # TWSPWM and straps # EM05729 to secure your bike. The tongue weight from a light trailer like this will not overload your vehicle.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

According the online version of the owner's manual for your 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback (page 8-13) Subaru says that your vehicle is not designed or intended to be used for towing a trailer. The reason there are trailer hitches like the…

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Answer 2

The EcoHitch 2-inch model #306-X7261 is a confirmed fit on the 2008 Subaru Impreza 5-Door Wagon with Quad Exhaust. This hitch will fit WRX quad exhaust models, including the WRX STi. I contacted the tech staff at TorkLift, who makes the EcoHitch…

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Answer 3

Yes, rear fascia trimming is required to install the EcoHitch part #306-X7261 on your 2014 Subaru WRX Hatchback. The rear fascia has to be cut so that the shank of the hitch will fit. I attached a picture that shows where you'd need to trim the…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 10

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. 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 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Answer 11

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 12

To replace your NOK AD2527E seal you can use #168233. It has an inner diameter of 1.688 inches and an outer diameter of 2.332 inches. Based on what I could find on the NOK AD2527E the inner diameter is the same and the outer diameter is 2.328 inches.…

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