Ground Clearance between Trailer Hitch and Ground on a 2009 Subaru Forester

Question:

Does anyone know what the hitch height ends up being with this kit on a Forester, factory wheels and all? I know my coupler height, so I want to be able to get the right ball mount, and knowing what the hitch height would be would really help. Thanks.

asked by: Drew

Expert Reply:

Part # D-4 is a ball mount and not a hitch. When installed in a 2 inch trailer hitch the bottom of it will be roughly an inch below the bottom of the receiver.

When we installed Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75650 on a 2009 Subaru Forester we found that from the ground to the top of the receiver opening was 14 inches. That means to the bottom of the receiver would be approximately 11-1/2 inches and to the bottom of ball mount # D-4 in the drop position would be about 10-1/2 inches (in the rise position the ball mount would be about even with the bottom of the receiver).

If you need a specific rise or drop ball mount to tow the trailer level you can follow the measuring instructions in the link I have included to the right. I have also linked a video showing installation of the hitch.

For trailer wiring you can use # 118467.