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How to Protect a Cargo Carrier From Exhaust Heat  

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We have a 2023 Subaru Forester with a factory installed hitch 2 and are looking at possibly purchasing this carrier. We have seen many reports of the exhaust causing the plastic corners of the carrier to melt and also the cargo in the carrier to melt as well. Is there a heat shield available to mount on this to protect the corners of the carrier and the cargo inside? Or do you know of any other options we might have.

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I have a solution for you but I don't have any options for heat shields to protect your cargo when mounted on the Flint Hill Goods Cargo Carrier item # FHG27ZR. This will be an issue with any cargo carrier or accessory you mount on your Forester so the best option will be to point your exhaust down and away from the rear of your Subaru.

To do this you will want to change out your exhaust tip. You will need to measure the diameter of your exhaust pipe to determine which one you will need. I have listed the options below:

MagnaFlow 4" Exhaust Tip item # MF35181

MagnaFlow 3-1/2" Exhaust Tip item # MF35178

MagnaFlow 3" Exhaust Tip item # MF35180

MagnaFlow 2-1/2" Exhaust Tip item # MF35179





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