Replacement for Factory Trailer Hitch On a 2017 Subaru Outback

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Hi. Do you have a trailer hitch that is better than the one that came on my Subaru 3.6 outback wagon 2017 for bike racks? And can it be fitted to my car? I want one that works with thule easy fold or comparable platform tilting or swing away rack.

asked by: Dana H

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75673 or Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76227 are both excellent options for a 2017 Subaru Outback that will allow you to use the Thule EasyFold XT 2 E-Bike Platform Rack part # TH903202. The best option for you will come down to how much work you are willing to do. The Draw-Tite Hitch part # 75673 is easy to install but has a visible cross tube (see photo one) whereas the Draw-Tite Hitch part # 76227 is more difficult to install but looks nicer once done so (see photo two) and won't limit ground clearance. I recommend the Draw-Tite Hitch part # 76227 since you only need to install the hitch one time but will be looking at it almost every day.

I have attached install videos on both options for you. The factory trailer hitch is very restrictive due to the shallow hitch pin hole so you are right to upgrade as this will allow you to use a much greater variety of hitch mounted accessories.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

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For some vehicles there are hitches available that do not have visible cross tubes. For your 2016 Subaru Outback wagon there are only options like the part #C13206 that have visible crosstubes. While the Curt hitch part #C13206 and the Draw-Tite part…

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Answer 3

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

The best hitch for your 2017 Subaru Outback wagon will be the Draw Tite hitch part #75673 which is a Class III hitch with a 2 inch opening. This hitch size gives you the most flexibility with hitch accessories and the best capacities as well. I like…

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Answer 9

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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