Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For Carrying a Bike Rack With a 2013 Subaru BRZ

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I want to install a receiver hitch on my 2013 BRZ. Between the Draw Tite and and Curt and only expect to use it for a bike rack. Is either one ok for this purpose without Support Straps?

asked by: Richard K

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Expert Reply:

Since the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11379 does require Stabilizing Straps # 18050 you will want to use the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24935. This is a class I receiver that will give you a 1-1/4 in receiver on your 2013 Subaru BRZ.

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack # SH12B is one of our easiest bike racks to use. Its lightweight aluminum construction allows you to carry 2 bikes up to 40lbs each and only weighs 32lbs itself.

You may need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118269 to use Auxiliary Lights # C53201 if your bikes impair the view of your tail lights on your BRZ.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

For your 2013 Scion FR-S I would recommend the Draw Tite part #24935 over the Curt hitch #C11379 as only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper which gives you a more hidden look while also helping with ground clearance.

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Answer 2

When you are having the problems on your 2013 Scion FR-S do you have anything plugged into the Curt wiring harness #C56212? If nothing is plugged into the 4-Way then it should not be drawing any power from the vehicle tail light connections. The only…

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Answer 3

The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part #24935 does install between the the bumper cover and the bumper so the rear fascia does not need to be removed because it is a concealed cross tube hitch. The only part of the hitch that is visible…

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Answer 4

The Curt hitch part #C11379 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Subaru BRZ so it would work well for you. I looked up pictures of your vehicle and the trunk looks like it opens basically straight up so it would not interfere…

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Answer 5

Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch #24935 for your super-sweet 2017 Toyota 86 weighs 25 pounds. Overall it is 39-7/8 inches across, 13-1/4 inches tall, and 6-1/4 inches deep. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo…

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Answer 6

Per the instructions which are linked for your convenience, the bolts for the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75876 should be torqued down to 50 lb.-ft. This trailer hitch is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Subaru Forester and I have…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

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 11

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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Answer 12

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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