Recommended Hitch and Tongue Weight Capacity for a 2020 Subaru Forester
Question:
You have been so helpful and I am close to buying the hitch you recommended etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver item # e83ZR. I am confused about the tongue weight. The Subaru says it should be no more than 176.00. I could put as many as 4 bikes on the rack. Too much? I don t want to ruin the car or have a safety issue from carrying the bikes.
asked by: Libby S
Expert Reply:
Happy to help! Your dilemma is a common one. The etrailer Hitch item # e83ZR has a tongue weight that is rated higher than your 2020 Subaru Forester's. Hitch manufacturers do this because of the hitch fitting other models or even vehicles with a higher capacity. You always want to refer to your vehicle's capacity though. The easiest way to confirm what your Forester's capacity is is to have a local dealership run your VIN.
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