Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Subaru Forester Video

The 24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches, part #C18152, and the 24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches, part #63153, are extremely similar. In fact, in terms of the specs that you mentioned, neither stands above the other. I…

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…

Yes, the Curt trailer hitch part #C13144 is a fit for your 2018 Subaru Forester with dual exhaust. We had a customer come back and leave a review saying it fit on their Forester XT with dual exhaust. I attached a picture of the review.

The Curt trailer hitch, part #C13144, is a confirmed fit for the 2015 Subaru Forester and has a capacity of 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight (installation instructions linked below). Gross trailer weight is the total weight of the trailer and its…

Yes, depending on the hitch you choose, you will have to modify, reinstall, or remove entirely the heat shield from your 2020 Subaru Forester. While all the hitch options for your Forester except for the EcoHitch #306-X7391 are roughly the same…

Since you prefer a glossy finish and a mostly hidden trailer hitch for your 2017 Subaru Forester XT the hitch you'd want is the Draw Tite part #76182 which is both. Only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper so it's mostly out…

You could do that if you wish, you'll just want to make sure that the heat shield is NOT sandwiched between the hitch and the chassis of the vehicle at any point. We frequently hear from folks with concerns about the vehicle being harmed…

Exactly! Both hitches are very similar in design and construction. That is usually what happens when hitches are custom-fit for your vehicle. The main difference is the finish. I personally prefer the matte finish that #e98839 has. We have them on…

When we installed the Draw Tite hitch part #76182 on a 2017 Subaru Forester we found that there was 16 inches from the top of the hitch tube to the ground.

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…

Yes and yes, the etrailer.com hitch part #e98839 that you referenced does fit your 2014 Subaru Forester with a single exhaust and also is manufactured by the American hitch manufacturer Curt. I attached a picture of this hitch installed on a similar…

The best hitch for your 2016 Forester will depend on what you're planning on using the hitch for. If you're only needing the hitch to serve as an attachment point for the Yakima #Y02457 Ridgeback bike rack, a Class II hitch like the Draw-Tite…