Hitch Recommendation for the Sport Rider SE # HLY84FR on a 2021 Subaru Outback

Question:

we have 2021 Subaru Outback Wagon and two fat tire Ebikes, Rad Runner Plus and Rad Mini Step Thru v2. We need a trailer hitch to install Hollywood rack HLY84FR to carry these two Ebikes Please recommend which trailer hitch would be suitable in this situation.

asked by: Nori A

Expert Reply:

For a great hitch that will provide you the weight capacity you need for using the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE - 2" # HLY84FR and your Rad Runner Plus/Rad Mini Step-Thru, I recommend using the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Class III - 2" # C67JR. Not only does the hitch provide you with plenty of tongue weight capacity, it also comes with a gloss outer coat over the base powder coat that gives you superior protection against rust/corrosion than our other brands. Additionally, since it installs with a concealed crosstube, it provides more of a factory look to your new 2021 Subaru Outback Wagon. With the # C67JR, you do not have any bumper clearance issues when using the # HLY84FR. I attached a video that walks you through the installation process on your vehicle.

It is important to note that you definitely need a bike frame adapter bar # 64005 for your Rad Mini Step Thru. This is because in order to attach the bike to the ratcheting hooks to the rack, you need a straight, horizontal plane. If your Rad Runner Plus model also has a step-thru frame, you also need an adapter bar for that model as well. I went ahead and attached a video that demonstrates how the adapter bar works.

expert reply by: Bob C