Does the Bumper Need to Be Removed to Install the etrailer e25TR Hitch on a 2024 Subaru Outback?
Question:
Do I need to remove my bumper to install a hitch on a 2024 Subaru Outback?
asked by: Jimmie
Expert Reply:
Yes, it does! The crosstube of the etrailer Hitch item # e25TR installs completely behind the rear bumper cover on your 2024 Subaru Outback so you do have to remove it. The crosstube being hidden is one of the best features of the etrailer hitch. Installing it like this leaves only the 2" receiver exposed. This not only looks better it helps with ground clearance.
I have linked an installation video below along with the instructions so you can see how this hitch gets set up.
If you are completely uninterested in removing the bumper cover you can install the Curt Hitch item # C69VV. This bolts to the bottom of your frame.
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
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- etrailer
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