Can the Factory Tow Hook Still Be Used with the EcoHitch Trailer Hitch On a 2020 Subaru Forester
Question:
Can the rear towing eye still be accessed/used after the Ecohitch is installed on a 2020 Forester? For the Subaru OEM hitch, which is a similar design, Subaru says that the towing eye is no longer accessible.
asked by: David L
Expert Reply:
I took a look at the instillation instructions of the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7391 which is an excellent option for a 2020 Subaru Forester and there was no mention of blocking the factory tow hook connection point. That said, I don't see anywhere for the hook to attach with the hitch in place but you can just use the safety chain loops on the hitch itself which are more accessible anyhow.
If you will be towing then you'll also need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118467 which is plug and play along with the etrailer Ball Mount Kit part # 989900 which has the rest of the components you'll need to complete your towing setup.
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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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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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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- EcoHitch
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