Recommended Trailer Hitch for Pulling Single Motorcycle Trailer w/ a 2015 Subaru Forester
Question:
Hello, I was reading Jeffrey Ls response to Alex about the hitch for his Subaru Forester 2015. Alex didnt say what his was for. I have the same vehicle, mine will be to pull an Ace single motorcycle trailer. Heres the link to what Im getting. Wanting to know the best hitch to get to be able to pull this with my Subi. Thanks
asked by: Dolly S
Expert Reply:
As long as your bike and the 300 lb weight of the Ace motorcycle trailer comes in under the 1500 lb towing capacity of your Forester, you'll be able to tow the bike/trailer with no problem at all.
For a hitch, I'd recommend going with a Class III hitch because it uses the more common 2 inch receiver opening. There are many more hitch mounted accessories available for a 2 inch hitch, such as cargo carriers or bicycle racks and the price differential between the 2 inch and the less common 1-1/4 inch receiver is negligible.
I'd recommend the Curt Class III hitch, part # CU64FR. The hitch will be partially concealed once installed, with only the receiver tube and safety chain loops being visible from the rear for a much more attractive appearance. The hitch capacity actually exceeds that that of the vehicle, so there should be no worries or doubts regarding the strength of the hitch.
You'll also need a trailer wiring harness like part # C56040, a # D-3 ball mount, Hitch Pin and Clip, # PC3, and a # 63845 2 inch trailer ball.
I've linked to install instructions and videos for the hitch and the wiring harness.
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10-1/4" Long - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 4 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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