Curt Trailer Hitch Installation - 2020 Subaru Forester Video

I attached a picture to this page that shows what the Draw Tite Hitch part #76271 looks like when installed and you can see that since it hangs below the rear bumper it would affect ground clearance. You can see the same picture in the attached…

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…

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…

When installing the Curt hitch part #C13409 on your 2020 Subaru Forester you'll need a 5/8 inch drill for the install of the heat shield. You'll need to use a grinder to enlarge a couple holes in the frame as well. I attached an install video…

The hitch that you want for your 2021 Subaru Forester is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13409. This hitch is made in the USA, has a bolt-on, no-drill installation and will provide you with a 2" receiver opening which is the most common size…

There are a pair of trailer hitch receivers that fit your 2020 Subaru Forester that I recommend checking out, mostly depending on what you are looking to do, and how you want your Forster to look. For the use of accessories like bike racks, and to…

When installing the Curt Hitch Receiver #C13409 to your 2020 Forester that hole is enlarged so the grommet will not fit back in the hole. This does allow some dirt or debris inside the frame rail, which is standard on most vehicles. It is not a…

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13409 will not void the warranty on a 2020 Subaru Forester. This will be part of the protection offered under the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act (P.L. 93-637) which protects consumers when installing aftermarket…

You do indeed have the option of reinstalling the heat shield with either the etrailer Trailer Hitch #e83ZR or Curt Trailer Hitch #C13409. You would need to drill holes in the heat shield and then re-install it, but this is totally optional so if…

The best trailer hitch we have for your 2019 Subaru Forester is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76271. The reason that this is the best trailer hitch for you is because it is a custom fit which means no cutting or drilling is…

For your 2020 Subaru Forester, I recommend the Curt hitch. It is going to be able to handle your Yakima HoldUp EVO 2, part #Y02479, without any problems. Both the Curt and Draw-Tite hitches are Class III hitches with 2" receivers. They both also…

You sure can. I've attached the picture of the Curt #C13409 on your 2021 Subaru Forester. I've also attached a video of the complete install. So now you know what it looks like and how to get it on there.