Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2017 Subaru Forester 2.5L and SportRack Bike Carrier
Question:
Hi, I have this rack but dont have a hitch for the car! Which hitch would you recommend for my 2017 Forester and this bike rack. I see you have Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2inch tem # C13144 which is a good price and rated correctlybut does it stick out in the back past the car?. Thank you!
asked by: Kate
Expert Reply:
For your 2017 Subaru Forester 2.5L, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13144. This will work very well for the SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack - 2" Hitches - Swinging # SR2415.
You may want to consider the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock # SR0901 and the etrailer 10' Long Cable Lock # e98891 run through the chain loops of the hitch and the bike frames. You may also want the adapter bar # 64005 for any step-thru frames for level towing and ground clearance.
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Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 24-3/8 - 33-3/4 Inch Long
- Swagman
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike
- Cable Locks
- Utility Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- 10 Feet Long
- etrailer
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Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for SportRack Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Threaded Pin
- For SportRack Racks
- SportRack
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SportRack Ridge Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Swing Away
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Swing-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- SportRack
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SportRack Ridge Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Swing Away
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Swing-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- SportRack
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