etrailer Class III Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Subaru Forester Video

For max tongue weight you will need to stay under the least rated component so even though the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98839 has a 525 lb tongue weight rating, I looked in the online owner's manual for your 2017 Subaru Forester XT…

As you can see in the provided photo, the etrailer brand #e98839 hitch will indeed fit a 4th Generation Subaru Forester with a single exhaust, like your 2016. Unless your vehicle has an aftermarket exhaust, the hitch will fit fine. I've…

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 because…

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

Your impression was absolutely correct, the Draw-Tite #75876 will be the best hitch for your 2017 Subaru Forester to use a bike rack. The reason is that the Draw-Tite has a 2" receiver and Class III rated, which means you have much greater…

For your 2016 Subaru Forester XT I highly recommend the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch #CU64FR because of its concealed design that allows only the 2 inch receiver to be visible behind the vehicle and the fact that it's made right here in the USA.…

Exhaust rattling against a trailer hitch is a common occurrence but it is easily fixed although it does require a bit of modification. Exhaust pipes and mufflers hang on rubber isolators. The hangers can usually be manipulated to gain more clearance…

For your 2018 Subaru Forester XT I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Receiver Hitch #76182 because it features a hidden design where only the receiver is visible beneath the vehicle. This provides you with a clean, OEM appearance unlike the…

Our ski carriers like the Thule Snowpack part #TH7324 can also carry ski poles. This is the 4 ski rack. If you wanted the larger carrier for 6 skis we have the part #TH7326.

The ski and snowboard racks we offer are not designed to hold the ski poles as well but they can be used in such manner, you would just want to bump up to the next size. Since you mentioned that you had trouble closing the latch on your previous…

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #CU64FR and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76182 will have a concealed look therefore only the receiver tube opening will be shown once installed. In regards to the heat shield, this must be…

The ideal height will actually have to do with how tall the coupler of the trailer is from the ground. The Draw-Tite #76020 will sit at 13 1/2 inches from the ground to the top of the hitch when installed on a 2016 Mazda CX-9. From what I could find…