Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Subaru Forester to Carry Thule Apex 4 XT Bike Rack
Question:
Hi! I purchased the Thule Apex XT 4 bike rack, but the hitch on my 2018 Subaru Forrester seems incompatible since the hole on the side of the hitch is only about 1/2 inch back from the end. Do you have a recommendation for making this hitch and bike rack work? Is there some kind of adaptor extender? Thanks!
asked by: Joel
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Subaru hitches are honestly pretty obnoxious in how they are made since they have really shallow hitch pin holes which makes installing bike racks in them almost impossible. The best solution we have is going to be to replace the factory hitch of your 2018 Subaru Forester with one that has a normal pin hole so that you can use your Thule Apex bike rack # TH9025XT which fits 1-1/4 inch hitches.
For that you'll want the Draw Tite part # 36523 for a couple reasons. It doesn't require a stabilzer strap like the Curt hitches do, and it's a Class II 1-1/4 inch hitch which means you'll be able to carry 4 bikes with your rack. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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