Recommended Hitch for a 2021 Subaru Forester Using a Bike Rack
Question:
Hello, I have a 2021 Subaru Forester Sport that I would like a 2inch hitch recommendation. I would like to use it with a Thule T2 Pro XTR and just wanted to make sure I get the correct clearances before ordering from you. Thanks very much!
asked by: Ray G
Helpful Expert Reply:
To use a Thule T2 Pro item # TH83JV on a 2021 Subaru Forester, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item # e83ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Forester with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver and it has a 525 lbs tongue weight.
The hitch pin hole sits right at 4" inside of your rear bumper. This will give you plenty of clearance because the closest part of the Thule T2 Pro item # TH83JV when folded down is 7" and the closest part of the bike rack when folded up is 5". A 2" hitch typically has the hitch pin hole 2-1/2" back from the edge of the end of the receiver so you won't have any depth issues either.
I have linked an installation video below to help you get this hitch set up.
If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56040 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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