Recommended Trailer Hitch For a 2016 Subaru Forester
Question:
I am looking for a trailer hitch to fit my 2016 Subaru Forester. It will be towing a pop-up camper and Im wondering if the C12100 would be the recommended hitch. Thank you.
asked by: Jane I
Expert Reply:
I definitely recommend The Curt # C12100 for your 2016 Subaru Forester. It is rated to 3,500 pounds towing and is rated 4 out of 10 for the install difficulty. I have included a link to an install on a 2016 Forester as well.
With this being a 1 1/4 inch hitch, it can be a little limiting for accessories like bike racks or cargo carriers and the like. Another good option would be etrailer.com's class 3 hitch with a 2 inch receiver, # e98839. The install would end up being exactly the same, but would end up giving you more options for said accessories. I have included a video of this being installed on a 2018 Forester as well.
Another part that may be needed is wiring. The plug and play Tekonsha T-One Wiring Harness # 118467 with the 4 Flat plug requires no cutting or splicing and works with trailers that also have a 4 Flat plug.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
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