2 Inch Trailer Hitch that Looks OEM on a 2017 Subaru Forester to Carry Bikes
Question:
Is there an OEM 2inch hitch for a bike rack?
asked by: Raj E
Expert Reply:
We carry 2 inch trailer hitch receivers for the 2017 Subaru Forester that have an OEM-like appearance. I recommend the Draw-Tite # 76182. Only the receiver is visible under the Subaru once it's installed. Other hitches show the entire crosstube. The picture I've attached shows what it'll look like. I've also linked a video of the install as well as the install details for you.
If you don't already have a bike rack I've linked our selection that fit 2 inch hitches. One of the most popular for Subaru owners is the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part # TH934XTR. The rack carries up to 4 bikes weighing 35 pounds each and also tilts down so you can access your rear cargo area without removing the rack. I've linked a video showing the rack on a 2016 Forester.
With the Hitching Post Pro you may also be interested in a bike frame adapter bar, part # 64005, to help keep women's and children's bikes level, and locks, parts # THSTL2 and # TH538XT.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 24-3/8 - 33-3/4 Inch Long
- Swagman
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Thule Cable Lock w/ One Key System Lock - 6' Long
- Bike Locks
- Cable Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Steel
- 6 Feet Long
- Black
- Thule
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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Alike
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Threaded Pin
- For Thule Racks
- Thule
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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
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