Comparison of Draw-Tite 76271 and 36671 for a 2020 Subaru Forester
Question:
What's the difference between the Draw-Tite 76271 and 36671 for a 2020 Subaru Forester?
asked by: Stitch
Expert Reply:
The Draw-Tite # 76271 is a Class III hitch with a 2 inch receiver tube. This is the more popular receiver size that has a much larger selection of hitch mounted accessories available that would be compatible. The # 36671 is a Class II hitch that uses the smaller 1-1/4 inch receiver tube. Both hitches have the same towing capacity, but the Class III has a much larger tongue weight capacity at 525 lbs than the 350 lb capacity of the Class II. So, If you are wanting to carry 4 heavy bikes around or a fully loaded cargo carrier, the Class III would definitely be the way to go and is what I recommend.
If you were needing the hitch for towing purposes, you'd need a wiring harness, # 118467 a 2 inch ball mount # D-28 and # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch trailer ball or # 63845 for a 2 inch.
I've linked you to installation instructions and videos for the hitch and the wiring harness I recommended.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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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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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 4" Rise, 6" Drop - 14-1/4" Long - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Long Shank
- CURT
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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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