Comparing the 1-1/4 Inch and 2 Inch Draw-Tite Hitches for a 2016 Subaru Outback
Question:
Hello, I own a 1993 Flagstaff Cobra pop-up camper but need to find a hitch for my 2016 Subaru Outback 3.6r. I had originally planned on purchasing the Draw-Tite #36493 but started to second guess myself when it came to the hitch opening and the future use of the hitch. I need help choosing between a hitch opening of 1 1/4in vs a 2in. I also would like to get clarity on what those two options determine should I end up getting a bike rack or another trailer in the future. Thank you!
asked by: Jesse
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75673 which has the larger 2" receiver tube opening is by far the better option for a 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon when compared to the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 36493. The reason for this is because the larger receiver tube allows for a greater selection of hitch mounted accessories to be selected from. For example, we have many more options in regards to bikes racks/cargo carriers for the larger 2" receiver tube opening than we do for the 1-1/4" receiver tube opening. Therefore, I strongly recommend the above as the added cost is rather insignificant when considering the benefits.
If you don't already have a trailer wring harness, you will need one for your pop-up camper and I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # C56040 for this which is a plug-n-play option. Then you can get the Ball Mount Kit part # 989900 and hit the road.
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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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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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