Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Subaru Forester - Draw-Tite 75876 Video

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…

A common misconception is that rear hatches can be opened with trunk mount bike racks still installed. Any trunk mount bike rack manufacturer that we have spoken with say the exact opposite even if the bikes aren't loaded. By keeping the rack…

The primary reason I and others recommend a Class III trailer hitch like the Draw-Tite #75876 over a Class I or even Class II hitch, knowing that you will never come close to its 3,500 pound towing weight capacity, is because of the 2 inch receiver…

From what I've seen, the best bike rack when it comes to license plate and backup camera clearance is the Kuat Transfer V2 #KU84FR. This has a u-shaped goal post design, so that when the bike rack is folded up, there is less bike rack covering…

Since the Thule EasyFold XT #TH903202 does not actually fold up towards the vehicle it sticks out 35" from the center of the hitch pin hole even when in its most compressed form. Considering the Thule T2 Pro XTR #TH96TX sticks out 63" from…

The Kuat NV 2.0 2 Bike Platform Rack, #NV22G, and the Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform rack, #BA22B. are both very similar bike racks. Both racks can be expanded to a 4-bike rack, #NA22G add-on for the NV 2.0 and #BA02B for the NV 2.0 Base, and both…

When you have a bike rack like the Kuat NV part #NV22G installed in the hitch of a vehicle you greatly limit what can be seen out of a backup camera. Backup sensors can also give false readings as well. The camera should still be able to see through…

The RockyMounts 1-1/4" to 2" Hitch Adapter Sleeve for MonoRail Bike Rack #RKY54FR will almost certainly not work. I do not know what Swagman bike rack you have, but the adapter sleeves for bike rack shanks are typically pretty specific to…

The Draw-Tite Max Frame #75876 is a confirmed fit for all models of the 2018 Subaru Forester, including those with a dual exhaust such as yours. I've added some photos that show the hitch on Forester's with a dual exhaust for you to take a…

The hardest part about the installation of the Tekonsha T-One #118467 for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon is finding the plug to plug the harness into. Once you've located the plug on the driver's side of the vehicle in the rear cargo area,…

Exhaust melting cargo on a cargo carrier isn't a super common problem, but we are aware that it does happen on occasion. Especially if the cargo carrier is at the same height as the exhaust, relatively close to it, and/or the material in the…

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76271 and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13409 which are both fits for a 2019 Subaru Forester each have a tongue weight capacity of 525 lbs. However, these are both tested independently of…