Does Installation of EcoHitch Trailer Hitch in 2019 Subaru Forester Require Removal of Bumper

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2019 Forester Sport. EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2 # 306-X7391 This said that it mounts up behind the bumper, but there is less room on the 19 as was in the 18 I have. Do you have to remove the bumper? Is there a online manual?

asked by: David H

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Installation of the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch # 306-X7391 on a 2019 Subaru Forester will require the removal of the bumper, as you can see by the accompanying photo of the instructions that I added for you.

There is a manual available, which I will direct you to separately.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

It sounds like you're referring to the removal of the bumper beam (impact structure) needed for installing the Curt Class III, part #C47HR, on your 2020 Subaru Forester. The EcoHitch Class III, part #306-X7391, will also be replacing the bumper…

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Answer 2

I would be happy to clarify! You are correct that for your 2021 Subaru Forester there are two different Class III trailer hitch receivers available, the Curt #C13409 and the Curt #C47HR. The main difference between these two hitches is the #C13409…

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Answer 3

This is a really good question but the higher towing capacities are accurate for the Curt hitch part #C47HR that fits your 2021 Subaru Forester. I confirmed this by checking with Curt just now. At one point the capacity was lower but the current…

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Answer 4

What sets the EcoHitch #306-X7391 receiver apart from the other two options is that it's going to be completely hidden behind your bumper. The only portion that is visible is the 2 inch square receiver. So, if looks are important to you, this is…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 8

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. 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…

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Answer 9

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 10

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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