Comparing Draw-Tite Trailer Hitches for a Bike Rack with a 2019 Subaru Forester
Question:
Wanting to add a trailer hitch to my 2019 Subaru Forester and I like the Draw-Tite trailer hitches but I'm not sure which one would be better for me. Needing one for a bike rack.
asked by: Kim
Expert Reply:
As you have probably noted, the main differences between the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 36671 and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 76271 for your 2019 Subaru Forester is that part # 36671 has a 1-1/4" receiver while part # 76271 has a 2" receiver. Aside from that the 2" option has a higher tongue weight capacity at 525 lbs whereas the 1-1/4" option has a 350 lb tongue weight rating.
I always recommend going with the 2" receiver when it is available simply because it allows you to use a wider variety of accessories. Since 1-1/4" receivers tend to be weaker (as noted by the tongue weight ratings) there aren't as many accessories that can be used. Please note that if your Forester has a lower tongue weight rating than either of the trailer hitches you need to keep from exceeding it.
If you don't already have a bike rack I recommend the Kuat NV 2.0 # NV12G because it is built to be user friendly with how easy it is to operate, plus it has an aluminum construction that is covered with a powder coat finish and backed by a lifetime warranty so you can be confident that this bike rack will last a long time.
I have attached an installation video of the trailer hitch and a review video of the bike rack for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Draw-Tite
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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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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
- 3500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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