Trailer Hitch Installation - 2018 Subaru Forester - Curt C13144 Video

To install the Curt hitch part #C13144 on your 2015 Subaru Forester you will need to permanently remove the rear heat shield. I attached the install video you referenced as well as instructions that detail how this is done. Heat shields like what…

Curt and Draw Tite are separate companies that came up with their own ways to install their hitches independently of each other. A lot of times there are some variances that don't really make huge differences either way. Specifically with…

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 only…

Correct, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #CU64FR (C13435) replaced part C13399. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part C13399 will actually not fit a 2018 Subaru Forester, only up to 2017 so the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #CU64FR (C13435) is…

The replacement for the Curt s0601u-r1 powered circuit protected taillight converter is Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part #C59236. This is an universal wiring harness that requires splicing into the vehicle…

I wasn't able to find your order notes so I am not sure what hitch you have, but the Curt part #C13144 would be the one for your 2014 Subaru Forester that would stick out the most. From the center of it's hitch pin hole to the furthest point…

I highly recommend looking into the Flint Hill Goods 30x50 cargo/Wheelchair Carrier w/ 48" Long Ramp - 2" Hitches #FHG77ZR as this is by far the best option for you. I really like this carrier because it has a 48" long folding ramp and…

Any type of hitch adapter or extender will have the unavoidable side-effect of causing a loss of about half of your hitch's rated capacity, both its tongue weight (TW) and it's gross towing weight (GTW). Hidden Hitch extender #HE18 and Curt…

You can use an adapter like the Brophy #HTAD in order to use 2 inch hitch-mounted accessories with the 1-1/4 inch receiver on your 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. An important factor to keep in mind when using this or any other hitch adapter is that it…

I was able to go out to the warehouse and measure the Curt hitch #C13144 for you. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the receiver tube is 2-1/2 inches.

With any towing setup you are limited by the lowest rated component as the overall capacity as it would be what fails first. So your 2018 Subaru Forester would be limited to 1,500 lbs regardless of what hitch you have installed. So that begs the…

My recommendation for a trailer hitch for your 2015 Subaru Forester is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part #75876. It is a Class lll hitch and has a 2 inch receiver opening. It has a towing capacity at 3,500 lbs and a tongue weight of 525 lbs. I prefer…