Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Subaru Outback for Bike Rack

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hello, we received a used kuat transfer 2-bike rack from someone. but we need to install a hitch on our 2016 subaru outback. would the following hitch work well? Item # e98847 also any tips on where to go for installation of the hitch and how much that should cost? we are in the south palm beach county, florida area, if you happen to have some recommended installers in our area. thanks.

asked by: Jake L

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The etrailer hitch part # e98847 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon and would work well if the Kuat Transfer bike rack you have now. The other option you might consider is the Draw Tite # 76227 which has a concealed cross tube which allows it to be a little less visible and also better ground clearance.

We don't have installers we specifically recommend for hitch installs but if you go with a local mechanic to you that has a good reputation they should have no problem. Most likely they'd charge around 1 shop hour too.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We do have a hitch with clearance less than 3.9 inches from the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper for your 2016 Subaru Outback wagon. The hitch with the best clearance - 2-1/2 inches from the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper - is the…

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Both the ettrailer.com #e98847 and Draw-Tite #75673 Class III Trailer Hitches that you mentioned are great options for your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon, however I do recommend the etrailer.com model for a couple of reasons. These are both custom…

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Answer 3

As far as the Draw-Tite - 2" #75673 and the etrailer Hitch - 2" #e98847, these two hitches are almost identical in every way when installed on your 2018 Subaru Outback. They both provide you with 600 pounds of maximum tongue weight capacity…

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Answer 4

When we installed the Draw-Tite part #75673 on a 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon like yours we found that it measure 5-1/2 inches from the center of it's hitch pin hole to the outer most portion of the bumper. The difference between this and the #75560…

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Answer 5

You can take a quick measurement to make sure you have the clearance at the rear of your Outback. You will need a tape measure and a straight edge like a yardstick or a dowel. Place the straight edge vertically against the back of the bumper or spare…

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Trailer hitch wear and tear is a normal thing and comes from salt that is used on the road or from different objects flying up under your car and hitting the trailer hitch. Although keeping a used trailer hitch in mint condition is impossible, there…

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Answer 7

When we installed the Curt hitch #C13206 on a 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon we found that from the center of our hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of our bumper was right at 2-1/4 inch.

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Answer 8

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 9

The etrailer.com Trailer Hitch #E98847 is a better option than the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch #75673 for your 2019 Subaru Outback for one simple reason: clearance. The hitches will be the same in terms of installation but as you can see by the linked…

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Answer 10

The Class II Curt Hitch #C12136 and Class II Draw-Tite Hitch #36493 for your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon are very similar, but every Class I and Class II and some Class III Curt Hitches require stabilizing straps to be used when towing non trailer…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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