Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2019 Subaru Outback with Bike Rack

Question:

I have a 2019 Subaru Outback that I would like to add a hitch to. I will use the Yakima Hangover 4 most of the time with this hitch. What hitch do you recommend? thank you,

asked by: Mackay S

Expert Reply:

There are really two main types of trailer hitches for a 2019 Subaru Outback, visible like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98847 and hidden like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e42TR. The visible hitch means you can see the cross tube under the bumper and the hidden means you can't. That said, there is a benefit to the visible as you don't have to pull the bumper off so it's much easier to install. If you're handy, the hidden option is what I recommend since you have to look at the hitch every day and only install it once. That said, they will both work great with a bike rack of your choosing.

I have attached a photo below for comparison as well.

expert reply by: Conner L