etrailer Class III Trailer Hitch Installation - 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Video

The etrailer Hitch #e98912 comes with four 1/2-13 x 1 1/2 carriage bolts.

We sure do! We have had the chance to install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 you were looking at on a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek as you can see in the included pictures. I really like how this hitch looks once installed due to the matte black…

For an e-bike that weighs 75 lbs you will need to go with a hitch mounted bike rack as there aren't any trunk mounted bike racks that have enough weight capacity. Most trunk racks have a 35 lb weight capacity. So with a hitch installed on your…

Yes, it does. We have had a customer install the etrailer Hitch item #e98912 on their 2024 Subaru Crosstrek with no issues. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Crosstrek with included hardware. It does not fit the Hybrid models. Besides being…

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…

You are correct, hitches for the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 have a max tongue weight over 500 lbs, or in this case 525 lbs. This is simply the tongue weight capacity of the hitch itself. The capacity is…

If you're wanting a 2 inch hitch for your Crosstrek so you can use your existing bike rack, we have 2 options that I would recommend for you. If you don't mind The crossbar of the hitch being visible, the Draw-Tite Class III hitch, part…

I've linked you to product demonstration videos of all three bike racks. The best of the three racks will depend on the features you're interested in and which features you find most important. First some similarities. All three racks are…

The Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Platform Rack #TH83JV is a very nice rack that will tilt-away, fold-up, and will hold the bikes by their wheels. That rack will allow bikes up to 60 lbs each and with tires up to 5 inches wide. The closest part of the rack…

To install the etrailer hitch part #e98912 that you referenced there isn't any drilling required but you will need to use a file or rotary tool to slightly enlarge holes on the vehicle frame. I attached an install video for this hitch that shows…

I have really great hitch option for your 2019 Subaru Crosstrek that is totally hidden with the EcoHitch part #306-X7365. When you need a hitch you easily attach the hitch opening to the crosstube but when it's not needed the hitch opening gets…

You could use a step drill bit in the size of 7/8 inch to 1-1/8 inch which appears to be the size our installer used when installing the etrailer hitch part #e98912 in the install video link I attached.