Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness Recommendation for 2018 Subaru Forester

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what hitch do you offer for a 2018 subaru forester . I have a 1 7/8 ball and a receiver for a 1 1/4inch square from my old forester

asked by: Rob

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Expert Reply:

For your 2018 Subaru Forester, I'd recommend the Curt Class II, part # C12100. Typically, I'd recommend a Class III hitch with the 2 inch receiver opening because with a 2 inch receiver you'll have a much larger selection of available hitch mounted accessories like bike racks and cargo carriers, but if you'd prefer to use your existing ball mount from the hitch on your old Forester, the Class II would work just fine for you.

If you'd rather go with a 2-inch Class III receiver, I'd recommend the Curt # CU64FR. If you wanted to go that route, you'd need a # C45010 ball mount. If your existing trailer ball has a 1-inch diameter shank, you could reuse it, if not, I'd recommend the # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch ball. You will also need a pin and clip # PC3.

For a trailer wiring harness, I'd recommend the # 118467 from Tekonsha.

I've linked to installation videos for the hitches and wiring harness mentioned above.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

For your 2018 Subaru Forester XT I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Receiver Hitch #76182 because it features a hidden design where only the receiver is visible beneath the vehicle. This provides you with a clean, OEM appearance unlike the…

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Answer 2

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #CU64FR which is a fit for a 2018 Subaru Forester is indeed incompatible with a weight distribution system. This is a device that is used to help distribute the weight of the trailer across both axles on the…

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Answer 3

The most concealed trailer hitch that fits your 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5 touring would be the Curt #CU64FR which only has the hitch opening hanging below the rear bumper. The price is available at the link below. It would take right at 1.5 hours to…

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Answer 4

Correct, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #CU64FR (C13435) replaced part C13399. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part C13399 will actually not fit a 2018 Subaru Forester, only up to 2017 so the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #CU64FR (C13435) is…

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Answer 5

My technical contact at Curt assured me that removing the heat shield when installing the Curt hitch #C13144 on your 2014 Subaru Forester will not cause any damage to your vehicle. The law mandating the heat shield requirement was originally geared…

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Answer 6

Curt requires the stabilizing/support strap, #18050, in order to alleviate the leveraging affect that a non-trailer load places on a hitch. At Curt they like to use the example of carrying a gallon of milk. Think of the strain that would be put on…

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Answer 7

It looks like the carriage bolt spacers that come with the Curt Hitch part #C13144 are larger than the ones that come with the Draw Tite hitch part #75876 and that is why the Curt hitch requires enlarging the holes on the vehicle to get the bolts to…

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Answer 8

Both the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #CU64FR and Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76182 are going sit virtually flush with the rear bumper on your 2018 Subaru Forester. If I had to give one the slightest edge it would be the Draw-Tite. The…

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Answer 9

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #CU64FR and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76182 will have a concealed look therefore only the receiver tube opening will be shown once installed. In regards to the heat shield, this must be…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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