Ground Clearance Comparison of Draw-Tite and Curt Trailer Hitch Receivers on 2018 Subaru Impreza

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Hello, Can you tell me if there is a difference in the clearance how low the hitch hangs on the class 1 vs. the class 2? Same question for the Curt. Which hangs down the least? I have a 2018 subaru impreza 5-door and its already low to the ground. Thanks

asked by: Hannah W

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The Curt Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11465, the Draw-Tite Class I Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT24959, and Draw-Tite Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36644 are all within roughly a 1/4inch of ground clearance when installed on your 2018 Subaru Impreza.

Due to that I recommend the Draw-Tite Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36644 which is a stronger trailer hitch receiver capable of a maximum tongue weight of 350lbs, and a maximum trailer weight of 3500lbs. The Draw-Tite Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36644 will allow you to use Class I and Class II accessories which will give you more options when looking for accessories. It is important to check the owner's manual for your Subaru to make sure it can handle that much weight, and use the lowest weight rating between your vehicle and trailer hitch receiver.

I attached the installation video of the Draw-Tite Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36644 for you to take a look at.

If you can tell me what you plan on using your trailer hitch receiver for I'd be happy to recommend accessories to fit your needs.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

You'll want to scrape off the undercoating so that the hitch will mount to a flat surface. If you expose any bare metal from the scraping, you can shoot any bare metal with a quick shot of rust inhibiting spray paint if you wish. Since the hitch…

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Answer 2

We haven't had any ground clearance issues with any of the trailer hitches we offer for your 2018 Subaru Impreza including the Draw Tite part #36644 that you mentioned. When we installed the 2 inch hitch part #76209 on a 2018 Impreza like yours…

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Answer 3

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 4

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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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 7

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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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 OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 10

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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