Recommended Concealed Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2021 Subaru Forester

Question:

Looking for a trailer hitch receiver for my 2021 Subaru Forester, and want one with a concealed tube. Which hitch do you recommend for me? Thanks!

asked by: Dave E

Expert Reply:

We can get your 2021 Subaru Forester set up with a trailer hitch that has a concealed crosstube, and there are two that fit your vehicle:

- EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7391

- Curt Trailer Hitch Receive # C47HR

These hitches are similar in many ways, but between the two I recommend going with the Curt hitch. The reason for that is because it is more budget-friendly while still offering you all the same benefits of the EcoHitch. The only differences, aside from price, is that the EcoHitch is made of an alloy of recycled metals while the Curt is made of steel, and the EcoHitch has a higher tongue weight capacity of 525 lbs vs. the 350 lbs of the Curt.

So unless you do like the fact that the EcoHitch is made of the recycled metals, as some people certainly do, or have a very unique situation with a cargo carrier that requires oodles of tongue weight capacity, the better value for a hitch on your '21 Forester is definitely the Curt Trailer Hitch Receive # C47HR.

I also wanted to add, in case you were going to be doing some light towing and needed a trailer wiring harness, the correct fit for your 2021 Subaru Forester is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118467.