Trailer Hitch Recommendation For 2015 Subaru Forester
Question:
I just purchased a 2015 Subaru Forrester. Can you tell me the best trailer hitch for this model? Would I need to purchase anything else to go along with it? Thank you.
asked by: Terry C
Expert Reply:
For your 2015 Subaru Forester, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 75876. This is a Class lll hitch and has a 2 inch receiver opening.
There are several ways you can use this hitch on your Forester, from towing a trailer to carrying hitch mounted accessories like bike carriers or cargo carriers.
If you are planning on towing with this setup, I recommend the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit, part # 989900. This kit includes 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, the pin and clip and a handy storage bag. I have attached a product review video for this ball mount kit you can check out.
If you are planning on towing with this system and do not have the wiring at the rear of your vehicle to attach to a trailer, I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # C56040.
If you are planning on carrying bikes or possibly cargo, just send me a note and I will make some recommendations for those items as well.
I have attached a couple of links to pages for some of the products we offer you can take a look at. If you have any questions about any of the products let me know.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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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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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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