Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver to Fit a 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon
Question:
Hey Charles, great info. I ended up with the Curt 13206 hitch as it was recommended by our local trailer folks. They installed it today. I'd like to purchase the Thule 9054 Double Track Pro 2. Will it work with the Curt hitch? Lastly, per your answer page, looks like I will also need the bike carrier strap. Can you confirm? I'll order both at the same time if the Thule will work. If it won't work, can you recommend something similar?
asked by: Terri
Expert Reply:
I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "direct fit" because all three of the Class III trailer hitch receivers we carry for your 2014 Subaru Outback are custom made and designed for your vehicle.
The hitch that has the most factory-like look is the Ecohitch, part # 306-X7162. Once installed all you see is the open receiver tube under the rear bumper of your Subaru. Take a look at the picture I attached. The downside to this hitch is the install requries the bumper to be temporarily removed and some fascia to be trimmed. It's the most difficult of the three to install and also the most expensive.
The other two, Curt part # C13206 and Draw-Tite part # 75673, install in basically the same way as each other. They do require the exhaust to be temporarily lowered (As does the Ecohitch) and possibly some drilling to enlarge the access holes but the bumper doesn't need to be removed. Between these two I favor the Draw-Tite because Curt requires a support strap, part # 18050, when using a bike rack on the hitch or it won't be covered under warranty.
I've linked install videos of the Curt and Draw-Tite hitches for you. As well as the install details.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Tire Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- RockyMounts
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Thule DoubleTrack Pro XT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- EcoHitch
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Terri
3/27/2018
Hey Charles, great info. I ended up with the Curt 13206 hitch as it was recommended by our local trailer folks. They installed it today. I'd like to purchase the Thule 9054 Double Track Pro 2. Will it work with the Curt hitch? Lastly, per your answer page, looks like I will also need the bike carrier strap. Can you confirm? I'll order both at the same time if the Thule will work. If it won't work, can you recommend something similar?