Gross Towing Weight Capacity and Recommended Hitch for a 2017 Subaru Outback

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Ok thanks. Is the capacity for towing made better/safer with a particular hitch. Also the tongue wirght max is 200 lbs for the vehicle I am interested in.

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Thanks so much for purchasing your hitch from us! I understand the confusion associated with towing weight capacity. There are many factors that contribute to the gross towing weight capacity of a vehicle. In many cases, it is not necessarily the size of a vehicle alone that determines the rating. This can be misleading. Manufacturers produce vehicles with varying structural integrities, and these factors have a large influence on a vehicle's towing capacity.

With that being said, through my research, it looks like a 2017 Subaru Outback has a gross towing weight rating of 2,700 pounds. Also, from my research, it looks like a 2016 Jeep Renegade has a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds. However, in order to be sure, it is always a good idea to confirm these ratings with the manufacturer and/or owner's manual.

If you need a hitch option for a 2017 Outback, I recommend the etrailer Hitch - 2" # e98847. The etailer hitch comes with a maximum towing capacity of 4,000 pounds, so you can utilize the full capacity of the vehicle. It comes with all hardware included for a bolt-on installation. If you need a locking hitch pin for theft-deterrence, that is part # e98882. For 4-way wiring to complete the towing setup, I recommend the Tekonsha T-One - 4-Way # 118467. This harness will provide your light trailer with brake light, running light, and turn signal functions.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Ralph M.

1/1/0001

Ok thanks. Is the capacity for towing made better/safer with a particular hitch. Also the tongue wirght max is 200 lbs for the vehicle I am interested in.

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Bob C.

2/21/2022

The only factor of a hitch that would make it better is if the maximum tongue weight/maximum gross towing weight exceeds that of the vehicle's ratings. This allows you to utilize the full weight capacity provided by the vehicle. You should not exceed the weight ratings of your vehicle. As far as safety is concerned, there is no feature of a hitch that can make an application safer (given that the hitch is installed/fits correctly).

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The etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" #E98847 requires using a 17/32 inch drill bit to install and then we recommend using a rotary tool with a carbide bit to enlarge the hole for the spacers…

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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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Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. 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 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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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 8

The Curt #C13410 and Draw-tite #76227 are very similar in design and both have the same weight ratings of 600lbs tongue weight and 4,000lbs of trailer weight. I do like that Draw-Tite does add the additional plate of steel in between the hangers that…

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Answer 9

As far as wiring for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, we do have the Curt #C59236 available which is more of a universal hardwire harness. Unfortunately there are not any plug-and-play options that have been confirmed to fit as of yet (October 4,…

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Answer 10

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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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 12

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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