Recommended Trailer Hitch for Bike Rack On a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Question:

I need to transport our bikes to and from the trails with our2019 Subaru Crosstrek. I don't want a trunk mount hanging off the vehicle and the bikes are too heavy for the roof so what hitch and bike rack should we go with?

asked by: Henry

Expert Reply:

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13382 is an excellent option for a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek and what I recommend you use. The Curt hitch offers a bolt on installation with no major cutting or drilling required. The best part of all is that the cross tube is hidden which means only the receiver tube will be visible therefore you maintain a very factory like look which you can see in the attached photo. The install process should only take around one hour with very basic tools needed such as a torque wrench and 3/4" socket.

Then for a bike rack, the Thule Hitching Post Pro part # TH934XTR is one of our most popular options as it has a tilting feature so you can get into the rear hatch and also can hold up to four bikes. The Thule Hitching Post Pro has anti-sway cradles to keep the bikes for swinging back and forth and it comes with an anti-rattle device to help stabilize the bike rack.

I have attached an install video of the trailer and review video of the bike rack as well.

expert reply by: Conner L