Receiver Tube Depth of EcoHitch for 2018 Subaru Outback

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Question:

The bike mount I intend to use works best with a hitch that is flush with the rear bumper, which this hitch is, but I noticed from product photos that the receiver has a rigid plate welded across the back. Can you tell me the length of receiver tube that is available before a stinger would bottom out? The 1-up rack specifies a minimum 4.4inch of ion, and it does not use the pin hole. I am calculating the overall position of the rack based on the rear of the receiver tub relative to the bumper fascia, and the limited ion in this receiver. Thank you.

asked by: David H

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Expert Reply:

It sounds like you need to know how deep the inside of the receiver tube of the EcoHitch # 306-X7601 for your 2018 Subaru Outback is. I went out to the warehouse and measured right at 6 inches.

I've also attached a video of the hitch being installed on a 2018 Outback for you.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

Yes, for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon we have the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch #306-X7601, which like the models you have seen on other vehicles features a sleek hidden crosstube design that allows only the 2" receiver to be visible (see…

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Answer 2

The Brophy Stabilizer Clamp and U-Bolt for 2-Inch Hitch Receivers #RSCP includes a u-bolt whose interior measurement (inside the two posts) is 2-5/8-inches. This is intended to fit the majority of 2-inch hitch receivers. We do offer hitch stabilizers…

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Answer 3

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2", part #306-X7601, is 2-1/2" from the face of the hitch receiver to the center of the hitch pin hole. It has a depth from the center of the hitch pin hole to the…

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Answer 4

I went out to the warehouse to take a look at the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7601 referenced in your question. I measured a distance of 2-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the mouth of the receiver. I have included…

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Answer 5

Yes, the mounting bolt patterns are similar between the EcoHitch #306-X7266 for a 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon and the EcoHitch #306-X7601. With that being said, the hitch receiver for the #306-X7266 sits about 1/4" to 3/8" lower than the…

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Answer 6

The EcoHitch trailer hitch, part #306-X7601, does sit underneath the rear bumper so it reduces the ground clearance at the bumper for sure. It installs right up to the fascia on a Subaru Outback Wagon so if you measure from the underside on one down…

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Answer 7

EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7601 will only require a small cutout be made underneath the bumper of your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon which has no affect on the aesthetics of the car. I've added a link to a video install of this…

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Answer 8

The best trailer hitch we have for your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon is going to be the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7601 without a doubt. The reason for this is because the trailer hitch is almost completely hidden once installed…

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Answer 9

Excellent question! The immediate difference is that some of the trailer hitches have a 1-1/4" receiver while others have a 2" receiver. We always recommend going with the larger 2" receiver because more accessories are compatible with…

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Answer 10

The pin hole on the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7601 is just over 2" from the end of the receiver. There is then 2" from the pin hole to the back of the receiver tube opening.

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Answer 11

The EcoHitch part #306-X7601 that you referenced is the best option for a trailer hitch for your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon. I really like it as it does not require the stabilizer strap like the Curt does and because only the hitch opening will be…

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Answer 12

Yes we do. The part #HTAD is an adapter designed to adapt a 1-1/4 inch hitch to a 2 inch hitch. You should note that adapters like this cut the capacity of the hitch they are used on in half. I attached a review video for this adapter plus a help…

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