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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
Part Number: C12047
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C12047
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Tows up to 3,500 lbs (GTW): Handles small campers, boats, and utility trailers with ease
- Holds up to 350 lbs (TW): Supports bike racks or cargo carriers for added hauling options
- Bolt-On Design: Installs using included hardware—no welding required for DIY setups
- Gloss Black Powder Coat: Dual-layer finish protects steel hitch from rust and corrosion
- Precision Welded Fit: Robotic construction ensures strength and proper alignment for safe use
Features to know about
Haul Small Trailers and Everyday Gear: 3,500 lbs GTW and 350 lbs TW
This Class II hitch receiver gives you solid towing power for light-duty jobs. With a 3,500-lb maximum gross trailer weight and 350-lb tongue weight rating, it’s built to handle small campers, boats, and utility trailers with confidence. The fully welded, round-tube steel design keeps things sturdy while maintaining a clean look under the bumper.
Install It Yourself Without Welding: Bolt-On Design with Complete Hardware Kit
You don’t need a lift or special tools to get this hitch mounted. The bolt-on installation lines up with existing mounting points on the frame, so there’s no welding needed. Each hitch comes with all the hardware and instructions required, making it one of those weekend projects you can tackle in your own driveway.
Keep It Looking Good Over Time: Gloss Black Powder Coat Finish
The gloss black powder coat finish is applied over a protective base coat to block rust and corrosion. It looks sharp and holds up well against road grime and weather. Even after years of use with bike racks, cargo baskets, or light towing setups, the finish keeps the hitch looking like part of the vehicle instead of an afterthought.
Ready for Everyday Use: Custom Fit and Class II Strength
Because it’s a custom-fit design, the receiver sits right where it should for proper clearance and alignment. The 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver opening works with a variety of Class II towing accessories such as drawbars, bike racks, or cargo carriers. Whether you’re hauling gear for work or heading out for a weekend trip, this hitch gives you dependable strength and versatility every time.
Specs
Receiver Opening
- Size: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
Weight and Capacity
- Rating: Class II
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 350 lbs
Warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty
12047 Curt Class 2 Trailer Hitch Receiver
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2009 - 2013 Subaru Forester
Customer Satisfaction Score:
93% were satisfied with this product
7% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
Ratings & Reviews
4.8
100 reviews
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Jeff
09/26/2026
Pretty easy install once you get the holes drilled out for the hardware. I did it by myself. Other than the Curt sticker being messed up and nearly missing everything else seems pretty sound.
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Sam
03/11/2013
Hitch arrived exactly when it was supposed to. Customer service was excellent. I got at least 3 follow up emails from Etrailer and they upgraded me to a faster shipping for no charge. There was one tiny flaw in the hitch from shipping which is why I didnt' give it an excellent but I just put a little black gloss paint to prevent rust and now you cant even tell it was there. I did not install it myself. It was done by a professional for 50 bucks. Took him 20 minutes and came out perfect. Used the hitch this weekend for my bike rack. Very pleased with etrailer and the Curt Hitch.
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Allen Bickel
10/23/2013
2012
Subaru
Forester
This is my second hitch provided by etrailer. I put one one on each of my Foresters. This Curt Class II-1 1/4" hitch was fairly easy to install. The electrical hook up was a breeze with the wiring harness also purchased from etrailer. I am especially impressed with the employees of this company. I accidentally ordered two hitches and received a phone call within 24 hours just checking to see if this was an error. Can't beat their prices to boot.
Donna
9/24/2014
May I ask what you are towing? Im looking at a pop up tent trailer 1249 lbs. 2010 forester.
Anonymous
9/25/2014
Hello-I have hauled 1400 pounds of top soil and gravel on several occasions.
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David
05/31/2025
2009
Subaru
Forester
Easy to install on out 2009 Subaru forester. fit is good.
Gwendolyn Y.
6/4/2025
The hitch looks great on your Forester, David! What are you going to use the hitch for?
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Jim H
08/21/2014
2009
Subaru
Forester
This Curt class 2 hitch installed without a hitch on my 2009 Subaru Forester. It mounts nicely out of the way under the bumper and it's unlikely to hit your legs.
It solidly carries 2 bikes on a Swagman XTC-2 platform rack. Both the Curt hitch and Swagman XTC-2 perform well for the money.
It solidly carries 2 bikes on a Swagman XTC-2 platform rack. Both the Curt hitch and Swagman XTC-2 perform well for the money.
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Mario
02/16/2015
I am completely satisfied with this hitch and matching wiring harness, saving half by installing the parts myself. The toughest part was dropping the exhaust as the muffler & pipe pins were rusted from years on the road. The final installation looks great. Only one minor problem - the wiring kit did not contain the double sided tape as the instructions called for mounting the T-connector black box.
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Suzanne
06/17/2021
This Curt hitch receiver was installed into my 2013 Subaru Forester without problem. I use mainly it to haul my aluminum trailer with various loads. A year later it is still performing to spec.
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Kenneth
04/09/2018
2011
Subaru
Forester
I just finished installing the Curt class 2 hitch on a new to me 2011 Subaru Forester. I’ve never installed a hitch before, but the instructional videos were excellent. With 50k miles, it didnt look like the removal option would work very well due to rust. It took some wrestling, but I was able to lower the exhaut and install the hitch without any issues. The website was easy to navigate and I received my hitch quicker than expected. Thank you.
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George
01/03/2011
2009
Subaru
Forester
Some FYI notes:
1. I removed the splash guards to allow sufficient side-to-side movement
of the mufflers for drilling and grinding.
2. I used an ATV lift to position the trailer hitch and to lift the
mufflers/tailpipe back into place prior to reinstalling the rubber hangers.
Overall, this was a simple job. If I had one before, it would have taken
40-60 minutes. But the final installation looks really good.
1. I removed the splash guards to allow sufficient side-to-side movement
of the mufflers for drilling and grinding.
2. I used an ATV lift to position the trailer hitch and to lift the
mufflers/tailpipe back into place prior to reinstalling the rubber hangers.
Overall, this was a simple job. If I had one before, it would have taken
40-60 minutes. But the final installation looks really good.
by:
Andrew C.
02/25/2012
2012
Subaru
Forester
No problems with installation on my 2012 Forester 2.5x. The video was a great help. Thanks.
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Shannon M.
07/09/2012
(118467), it was an easy installation. Very speedy delivery, 6 days. Thanks for the great service.
by:
JoelP
06/04/2013
2010
Subaru
Forester
Product arrived exactly when indicated on shipping and in good condition. Hardest part of install was lowering mufflers and then reinstalling them. Instructions on video were clear as were the ones included.
I would say that for most people, even those with experience, the installation will take closer to an hour unless you have the car on a lift. I did it on the ground and it was a little more awkward.
I think the hitch as mounted looks very good and is well-made.
I would say that for most people, even those with experience, the installation will take closer to an hour unless you have the car on a lift. I did it on the ground and it was a little more awkward.
I think the hitch as mounted looks very good and is well-made.
Joelp
6/27/2014
Everything works OK
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KPA
11/16/2016
2010
Subaru
Forester
This got installed on my wife's Forester and we have used it several times for pulling a utility trailer and also for pulling our dock and raft at our camp. Very happy with the options it offers for moving more than fits in the car. Since the Forester had the dual exhaust, i did cheat and have my mechanic do the install. He did it within the hour that is advertised, but did say it would have been a bit of a challenge working at ground level. I think I still ended up paying less in total than going to a hitch installer
overall, very happy with the hitch, wiring harness, and drawbar. It's especially nice to have the harness tucked away, as it doesn't get used that often.
overall, very happy with the hitch, wiring harness, and drawbar. It's especially nice to have the harness tucked away, as it doesn't get used that often.
Kpa
11/16/2017
Another use for dock pulling still happy to have the hitch to do it with. No complaints
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Arnold P.
02/21/2013
2013
Subaru
Forester
The hitch fit my car perfectly and provides the towing capability that I need. The installation was simple as shown on a video posted on YouTube. The video was much more helpful that the minimal instructions received with the hitch. I liked that complimentary products like the correct wiring harness and drawbar popped up with the hitch so that I didn't have to hunt around to find the right ones. The order was filled accurately and promptly, delivery was on time. Service could not be better. My only gripe is that the finish on the hitch was damaged in shipping in a couple small spots exposing bare metal.
Arnold P.
2/27/2014
My opinion has not changed, the hitch is excellent.
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Jerome
04/01/2013
2013
Subaru
Forester
The hitch arrived quickly and the easy to follow instructions along with the website video made installation easy. This is the 2nd hitch I have ordered from etrailer and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone shopping for a great product at a great price.
Jerry B.
4/1/2014
After a year of ownership, the hitch still looks and performs great.The hitch is lightly used on my 13 Forester, but after this tough midwestern winter, it shows now sign of rust or chipped paint. I have to admit, I sprayed all the parts that do not show with rustproofing before it was installed. I would recommend that to protect it from road debris.
by:
Jose
06/16/2018
2010
Subaru
Forester
The trailer hitch has been excellent. My only reason for downgrading it a star is that it arrived bent, which required the installer to unbend it and caused me unnecessary anxiety. I would have been unable to install it myself, and I probably would not have even known it was bent. Having said that, it works as advertised and has added usefulness to my Subaru Forester. Thanks!
Jose
6/16/2019
Very well. It is fully functional and I love having it.
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John
05/30/2015
Items received without damage. Installation very smooth. Watched installation video a couple of times before I installed the hitch and it went just as easy as in the video. Excellent product, excellent info on the web page and overall excellent experience. Will buy from etrailer again!
John
6/18/2016
The installation was as easy as the on line video suggested. I was very pleasantly surprised it went as well as in the video! This clearly was developed with some thought. Both items were extremely easy to install and have been working fine since installation. Whenever I need anything for my vehicle or camper in the future, I most definitely will go immediately to your webpage.Thank you for quality products at a great price. I have to tell you, this follow-up email just made my day! Thanks for thinking of me............Just another really satisfied customer,
by:
Russ
05/18/2013
2011
Subaru
Forester
Product is top notch! Feels very durable. Installation was a cinch if you drill from the spare tire compartment. Able to install it myself without removing the mufflers. Just loosen the FIVE exhaust hangers (2 on each side of the mufflers and 1 towards the front). Highly recommended!
Russ
5/18/2014
Still great and intact!
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Chuck
09/08/2014
Great product so far, although I have only had it less than a week. It did take me about 3 hours to install it, but I will agree that someone who is more mechanically inclined than I could do it in half that time! Wish I would have looked at the U-Tube video before I did the installation. Customer service was great, and the product arrived on time as advertised. In fact, it might have arrived a day earlier than I expected.
Chuck
9/8/2015
Its still great. I have absolutely no regrets about my purchase!
by:
C Johnson
10/23/2017
2009
Subaru
Forester
The trailer hitch installed in about 20 minutes and has functioned well towing small trailers. The wiring took a little longer to interpret the instructions, but once we got started, the install was very simple. I did not rate the product 5 stars because I have not put a significant load on the hitch to know how good it might be.
by:
Dan F.
12/30/2016
2013
Subaru
Forester
Product was well described and met expectations. All the parts were included and I particularly appreciated the detailed online installation video, which made it easy and quick to install onto our 2013 Subaru Forester. The wiring harness was equally complete and easy to hook up with the ends that plugged into existing light harness plugs. I completed installation by myself in little over one hour.
by:
John W
08/16/2015
2012
Subaru
Forester
Very good product, good price, Very good video instruction by E-Trailer, thanks Guys :-). The Curt trailer Hitch and wiring kit installed on my 2012 Subaru Forester just as described in the instructions and video. The quality of the hitch and wiring harness is excellent. The finished appearance is perfect, the hitch receiver hugs the contour of the car at the bumper. Very solid when complete, no interference with mufflers, no rattles.
All materials are high quality, including the provided (wire) tool to place the mounting bolts. I spent more time jacking the car, placing on jack stands and removing the rubber exhaust hangers than installing the hitch. None of this was difficult, but a very good tool set and experience will help. I used a drill to open two mounting holes up and a hand file to open the other two. A helper to raise the new hitch is a good idea. 3 hours total time was well worth while.
All materials are high quality, including the provided (wire) tool to place the mounting bolts. I spent more time jacking the car, placing on jack stands and removing the rubber exhaust hangers than installing the hitch. None of this was difficult, but a very good tool set and experience will help. I used a drill to open two mounting holes up and a hand file to open the other two. A helper to raise the new hitch is a good idea. 3 hours total time was well worth while.
by:
Carter S.
05/22/2013
2013
Subaru
Forester
Works Great. Easy install.
Installed the C12047 Trailer hitch to my 2013 Subaru Forester. Brought it over to a friends auto-shop, lifted the car, and an hour later we were fully installed(it did require the slightest bit of elbow grease to square the bolts with the mounting holes in hitch). eTrailer's installation video on youTube was incredibly helpful and straightforward. **Mind the use of fishing-wire to keep bolts from being knocked out of position**
T-Connector wiring harness was a sinch.
Installed the C12047 Trailer hitch to my 2013 Subaru Forester. Brought it over to a friends auto-shop, lifted the car, and an hour later we were fully installed(it did require the slightest bit of elbow grease to square the bolts with the mounting holes in hitch). eTrailer's installation video on youTube was incredibly helpful and straightforward. **Mind the use of fishing-wire to keep bolts from being knocked out of position**
T-Connector wiring harness was a sinch.
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Bill
04/14/2013
2013
Subaru
Forester
The trailer hitch is solid. I have used it with my bike rack, and everything works very well. The installation of the C12047 takes much more time then reported. If you have installed several of these, I'm sure it can be done in under an hour, but for the one time installer with good mechanical skills, allow about 90 mins. All three items (trailer hitch - draw bar - wiring harnes) arrived quickly. The 118467 wiring harnes installed quickly and easily.
by:
Bernie
04/24/2018
2011
Subaru
Forester
Product was as expected. Watched install videos and ready directions, then laid out all parts and hardware. Installation went just like the video showed. Two of us installed hitch and wiring in about 2 hours. It is used so far for a bike carrier and works great.
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Sam
3/11/2014
No qualms. Very slight rust on the outer most lip that I could probably clean off myself or touch up if it was that noticeable. Thanks for asking.