2019 Subaru Outback Tongue Weight w/ 24x60 etrailer e98874 Cargo Carrier

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I recently had the 306-X7601 EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver installed on my 2019 Subaru Outback 2700 lbs towing capacity. Im looking to add the 24x60 etrailer.com Cargo Carrier and curious what the rough max load I carry with this system inclusive of the 48lb weight of the carrier. Im a bit stumped on how to calculate tongue weight. Thank you.

asked by: Jason A

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In the owner's manual after several readings, I found that Subaru mentions that the trailer's tongue weight should be between 8-11% of the trailer weight, not to exceed 200 lbs.

Minus the packaging, the # e98874 etrailer 24x60 cargo carrier weighs just below 50 lbs, so this would leave you a bit more than 150 lbs of cargo capacity on the carrier without exceeding the tongue weight capacity mentioned by Subaru.

I've linked you to a product description video featuring the carrier you'd looked at.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Marianne F.

4/9/2025

Thank you for digging for that info. Using the 8% I determine I can tow 2500lb. Have I missed anything ? Many thanks

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

There are really two main types of trailer hitches for a 2019 Subaru Outback, visible like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98847 and hidden like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e42TR. The visible hitch means you can see the cross…

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Answer 3

The best trailer hitch option for the 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon to a bike rack with a 2" shank is etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98847 which provides better ground clearance than the other hitch options available. The extra ground…

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Answer 4

Hi Mike! Do you want a completely hidden hitch or one where only the receiver is visible? The Curt #C64NR you looked at has a concealed cross tube so you will only see the receiver hanging down at the rear. The Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite #DT76GR will…

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Answer 5

I do have a solution for you, but the 24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier #e98874 is not designed to be used on the back of an RV. Generally speaking, folding carriers are not ideal because they do not stand up too well to the extra stress exerted by the…

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Answer 6

Hey Bill, so I found the picture and review you mentioned and what you can see in that picture is that it is being used at the rear of a travel trailer which is A LOT rougher than the rear of a vehicle. This is due to the much less sophisticated…

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Answer 7

Hey Piotr, thanks for reaching out! The weight ratings between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C94WR and Towsmart Trailer Hitch Receiver #TS96VR that fit your 2025 Kia Sportage are determined by the testing done according to those manufacturers. I…

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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

Hey Stan, thanks for reaching out! Here are the inside dimensions of the roof box you're asking about, as well as a linked photo of the roof box comparison chart from the Thule website that you can reference: - Thule Force 3 M #TH47SA -…

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