Best Trailer Hitch Receiver For Liftgate Clearance Using Saris MHS Bike Rack On 2024 Subaru Outback

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Which of the hitches you sell for a 22-24 Outback will stick out the most relative to the bumper? The issue I am concerned about showed up when we got a new 2023 Forester with factory hitch. The receiver does not stick out very far, consequently the rear hatch cant be opened/closed with the Saris MHS bike rack attached in the up position. Trying to avoid that on a new Outback I am purchasing. If you have measurements of receiver recess from bumper face that would be very helpful.

asked by: Perry M

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Our etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e25TR is going to provide you with the most rear bumper clearance on your 2024 Subaru Outback. Our receiver is only 2-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the rear edge of your bumper. The Draw-Tite # DT73RR you found we measured at 6" from the hitch pin center hole to the rear edge of the bumper. Placing our etrailer receiver a full 3-1/2" further back to reduce the chance of you having an issue with your Saris MHS Bike Rack # SAR73MR. I have also linked a video we have of this bike rack on a 23 Outback with our receiver and you can see the rear hatch open with the rack tilted away from the vehicle.

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56040 will give you a 4-way flat connector if you run Auxiliary Lights # C53201 on your bike rack.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

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 2

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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There are some subtle difference between the Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU76ZR and the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU98VR. Overall the two racks are very similar, there are just some subtle differences/upgrades on the Piston…

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Answer 5

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Answer 6

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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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part #S39SR with the ramp #S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires…

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Answer 9

Either the Kuat Tranfer 1 #KU64FR or the RockyMounts MonoRail Solo 1 #RKY10007 would handle the bikes you describe easily. Both would hold the bikes by the tires, so the fact that the rack won't come into contact with the frame will work well…

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Answer 10

Yes, it does. The Hollywood Racks LED Light Bar item #HLY54RR is wired for a 4-way but comes with an adapter that will plug into a 7-way like yours to power the lights.

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Answer 11

I can help you choose between the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 and Kuat Transfer V2, as both are really nice bike racks. Let me start off, since you mentioned 3-bike rack, if that's what you were after you would need the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 3 Bikes…

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Answer 12

The Tow Defender #RM-4700 you found is really our best option to protect the front of your 2024 Chevrolet Trax. This screen helps to deflect any road debris back down to the ground to keep it traveling under your Trax. This particular cover is…

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