Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Subaru Forester Video

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…

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 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…

The primary difference between the two is that once installed, the #C13144 will be completely visible from the rear of the vehicle. The #CU64FR is designed a bit differently, the hitch crossbar will be concealed behind the bumper with the only…

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…

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…

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

I talked to my contact at Curt Manufacturing and they advised me that when installing Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13329 to your 2017 Kia Niro, the heat shield needs to be removed to reach the access points to bolt the hitch to the frame of the car.…

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…

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.

For the Draw Tite hitch part #76182 that is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Subaru Forester we have an install video that I attached that shows it installing on a similar 2017 model as well as a link to the printed instructions for you to check out as…

If you check out the attached photos of the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7216 and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76182 you can see that they sit in relatively the same place. I went out to the warehouse and found that…