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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

Part Number: C12270
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Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from CURT. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" part number C12270 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C12270

  • Class II
  • 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
  • 3500 lbs GTW
  • Visible Cross Tube
  • 350 lbs TW
  • CURT
  • Custom Fit Hitch

Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.


Features:

  • Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
  • Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
  • Bolt-on installation - no welding required
    • Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
  • Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
  • Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
  • Sturdy, square-tube design
  • Drawbar, pin and clip sold separately
  • Hitch assembled in the USA, bolts overseas


Specs:

  • Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
  • Rating: Class II
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 350 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty



etrailer.com Technical Support

At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.



12270 Curt Class 2 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C12270 Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

147 reviews
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.

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2001 Subaru Outback Wagon

fast shipping and no damage. cant wait to bolt it on..



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The hitch works great. Can't wait for warmer weather so I can haul my bike to the bike trails! My husband even installed it for me at home.



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Installed just like it was suppose to. Loved the bolt wire, made it so easy/



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2004 Subaru Outback Wagon

Easy to install, once you know which holes to use! Be sure to get that right the FIRST time! Customer service via telephone was spot on with their advice and assistance.

Have not towed anything with it yet...



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The hitch was very easy to install. Very happy with the product. Thank you.



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1995 Subaru Legacy

Great product, this is the second Curt hitch that I have purchased. The first from this supplier. I ordered on Thursday evening and had the hitch by Monday noon.
I live in Central PA.



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Subaru

Shipped fast. Quality product. Easy installation. Took me a little longer than the estimated install time, dealing with the evap canister mount on my subaru, but went together as designed.



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This is the second hitch I have purchased from etrailer. As usual their service and product are wonderful.



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2003 Subaru Outback Wagon

Very well made and heavy duty. It literally took less than 30 minutes to install (with hand tools). Very happy, would highly recommend.

Customer Service and communication was also outstanding. Received updated emails regarding status of order.

Quaity and service was nothing less than excellent.

No fuss, no muss - from ordering, receiving and installation. We will submit pictures of it in use soon.



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Great price, easy install and fast service.



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Hitch is of good quality and instructions are pretty easy to follow. The problem was the hitch was delivered bent, it is really beefy so I have no idea if it was sent that way or UPS managed to bend or drop it during shipment. It took me, a friend, a lift, and lots of prying and cussing to get it to line up enough to get the bolts to line up. I would have given up if I was trying to install this without the help of the lift.



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2013 Subaru Outback Wagon

I installed this hitch on a 13 year old outback wagon. I'm not a great direction follower and it was a pretty straight forward process, but taking a few minutes and reading the simple directions was very helpful!
You just need a couple of 3/4 wrenches or sockets plus a torque wrench and it is a job anyone could do.
I'm pleased with the quality of the hitch and will buy from etrailer again!



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Subaru Outback Wagon

Bought a Curt hitch for my Subaru Outback. It fit well without any drilling, Just had to trim the rear bumper a bit. No big deal really. The 1-1/4" to 2" adapter I bought is also a Curt. There seems to be a little slop but that in no way reflects the great customer service I received in separate orders with etrailer. Quick shipping on both orders and price matching on my latest. Great service was what brought me back when I recently replaced my vehicle and needed a new hitch setup.



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Subaru Outback Wagon

my package arrived very quickly and in good condition. and i must say i was surprised at the quality evident in its construction and the paint job on it. looks baked on and not simply a spray paint job. the metal is very well welded and of ample thickness. i do not forsee any problems with it. and on my Subaru Outback I had been looking for a trailer hitch for quite a while and was always told that there were none made for it. I lucked on your site on the net during a search. glad i did. thank you for a beautiful product for a limited size market like the outback.



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2004 Subaru Outback Wagon

Great product - easy to install (helps to have two people and an impact wrench) - only took us half an hour or so.
In retrospect, we did not see why there was a need to lower the exhaust to do this install - we did it, but it seemed to serve no purpose.
The drawbar - I probably won't ever use the one supplied - the 3/4" rise is not nearly enough for most attachments - I put a 3" riser on it and it matches up much better with my log splitter, trailer, etc.
Also, given that the mounting (on an Outback) is so far in, you may find that safety chains on your attachments need to be extended to reach the holes on the receiver.

Also, given that the mounting (on an Outback) is so far in, you may find that safety chains on your attachments need to be extended to reach the holes on the receiver." />
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Andy R.

4/3/2014

The hitch is still on my 2004 Subaru Outback and I have had no issues with it.Am pulling a 900 lb trailer mostly to haul firewood.I would still recommend including a drawbar with a 3 rise instead of the 34 that you now include with the hitch, as the Outback ground clearance is not high enough to make the 3/4 rise useful.



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Subaru Legacy

Curt's fault, but the hitch was about 3/8" too narrow. Had to break out a sledgehammer and put spacers in different places to mount the hitch. Once I got it on there though, I am completely satisfied with it. It is getting the job done, but I would have concerns about putting the rated load on there. (2000/200 on the '93 Subaru Legacy)



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1999 Subaru Outback Wagon

My hitch and accessories arrived much faster than was originally quoted! Amazing service! The hitch fit was ok ( I have a 99 Outback Limited ), as I had to use some spacers to make it line up correctly. It lined up in the frame/ carriage bolt area just fine, but the area where it hangs down it was a little off and I had to use some elbow grease to make the bolts go through. Haven't hauled anything with it yet, but it looks great and I installed it by myself in a little over an hour. Overall great looking hitch ( looks stock ) and great customer service from etrailer!!!



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I was pretty confident in my ability to install my new hitch even before I started shopping. Once I found etrailer.com and checked out the install videos my confidence was certainly increased.

The hitch and wiring harness were packed well, very securely, and delivered on time. In fact, after placing my order I was emailed to say that it was able to be expedited so it would arrive on Friday rather than Monday. Score 1 for etrailer.com.

Set out Saturday morning to install and literally EVERYTHING went exactly as the video and instructions said they would and I managed to get it done in just under 45 minutes with very basic hand tools.

I would definitely do business with etrailer.com again and have already made many recommendations. Thanks!!



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Subaru Outback Wagon

This is an excellent hitch for the Outback. I have towed several moving trailers and a lawnmower trailer regularly. The hitch didnt miss a beat. Also it seems to be resistant to corosion and has generally held up well. Great purchase.

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William T.

10/17/2020

This is a great hitch. No rust. It has been working good. Have had no issues. Definitely would recommend this to a friend.



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I've had this hitch for about a year now and it has given me zero problems. I've had a bike rack attached to it for about a year now too. The hitch handles the weight of the rack and a couple bikes with ease on long trips down highways and bumpy roads.



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Subaru

I have purchased many hitches and wire sets from Etrailer.com over the years. I'm always happy with the service and products. Monday I was looking for a hitch for my new to me 98 subaru. The site had nothing. So I called and talked to Kurt. He spent quite a while researching a hitch that would work. He eventually found one. Also he found a plug and play wiring harness. So I ordered them. A few hours later I received an email that my order had been shipped.
Today I checked the tracking and it was out for delivery. Three days from ordered to delivered. Like I said great service.
Dave.



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I ordered this hitch on a Saturday after pricing them all over. The ordering process was simple and the hitch arrived the following Wednesday afternoon.
This was so easy to put on that it amazed me. Literally 45 minutes after opening the box I was done and ready to tow my motorcycle trailer.
I am very happy with every aspect of this product, from ordering to ease of install. It was great. Thanks



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The entire experience with etrailer was smooth as can be. They sent me the exact hitch for my 20 year old Subaru within a few days of ordering, at a reasonable price, and I was able to quickly install it without a “hitch”



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The trailer hitch fits great!! Real easy to install.



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1996 Subaru Legacy

I got the Curt hitch installed on my 1996 Subaru Legacy L, and everything looks good. Here's the photo you requested (Attached). Thanks!


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  • 2004 Subaru Legacy Outback Trailer Hitch with 2 Inch Receiver Opening
    There is no Class III receiver hitch available for the 2004 Subaru Legacy. We do have an adapter that will fit the class II 1-1/4 inch receiver hitch, # 80303 that would allow you to use a 2 inch accessory in your class II receiver. When using an adapter, you must take into account that your tongue weight will be reduced by 50 percent so the weight of your bikes and rack could not exceed 100 or 125 pounds, depending on which hitch you purchase. I have linked below to the hitches we carry...
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  • Dimensional Drawing of the Curt Hitch part # C12270
    I spoke to my contact at Curt and he sent me a complete dimensional drawing for the Curt Hitch part # C12270 that I attached for you to review.
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  • Draw-Tite Hitch Recommendation for Ground Clearance on a 2000 Subaru Outback Wagon
    Since the CURT Trailer Hitch # C12270 will sit below the rear bumper of your 2000 Subaru Outback Wagon it will reduce the ground clearance on your vehicle. However, the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 36284 will give you a little more ground clearance as the area that goes around the exhaust tip will go above the tip on the Draw-Tite hitch. Whereas, it goes below the tip on the CURT hitch. Check out the picture I attached that shows both of these hitches installed on a similar vehicle as yours. I...
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  • 1999 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon 1-1/4 Hitch Options
    Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12270 is a custom fit for your 1999 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon. This is a class II hitch and both are an 1-1/4 inch hitch. I like the looks of this Curt hitch. I've linked a video installing the Curt hitch on a 2000 Subaru Outback Wagon. The installation will be somewhat similar for your Legacy. Check that out!
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  • Which Trailer Hitch for 2002 Subaru Outback Sedan
    We offer a Curt # C12270 or a Draw-Tite # 36284 Class II receiver hitch for your 2002 Subaru Outback Sedan. Both hitches would install in the same manner, with a couple of slight differences. Both hitches have the same 3000 lb towing capacity (limited to the 2000 lb towing capacity of the vehicle) but the Curt has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity while the Draw-Tite has a 300 lb tongue weight capacity. The crossbar of the Curt routes under the exhaust pipe while that of the Draw-Tite...
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  • Correct Hitch Fitment for a 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon
    Hey Jim, thanks for reaching out! The only hitch we have to fit a 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon is the Curt # C12270 which is a Class II hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver. The wording on your title can be confusing so I'm adding a dimensional drawing of this hitch that Curt sent us. You can use that and the installation video I've linked to compare it to your vehicle to see if it will fit or not.
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  • Mounting Hole to Receiver Face on Curt Trailer Hitch # C12270 for a 2000 Subaru Outback Wagon
    I do have a way that you can determine the clearance with Curt trailer hitch # C12270 installed. Take a look at the instructions I have linked for you. Find the mounting point on the vehicle for the forward most attachment point (towards the front of the vehicle). Measure from this mounting hole straight back towards the rear of the vehicle 18-1/4 inches. This is where the face of the receiver will be. If you measure from that point to the distance required to clear the rear bumper, you...
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  • How to Determine if the Curt Hitch for 1997 Subaru Outback Will have enough Clearance for Bike Rack
    I do have a way that you can determine the clearance with Curt trailer hitch # C12270 installed. Take a look at the instructions I have linked for you. Find the mounting point on the vehicle for the forward most attachment point (towards the front of the vehicle). Measure from this mounting hole straight back towards the rear of the vehicle 18-1/4 inches. This is where the face of the receiver will be. If you measure from that point to the distance required to clear the rear bumper, you...
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  • How to Get Replacement Hardware for the Curt part # C12270
    Yes, you will want the part # RHK. Once on the product page you will need to enter the part number (C12270) for the hitch you have and add it to your cart. Once purchased, we will ship you out the correct replacement installation hardware for the Curt Hitch part # C12270.
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  • Curt Hitch Recommendation for a 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon
    For a Curt hitch that is confirmed to fit your 2013 Subaru Outback I would recommend the Curt hitch # 13390. The Curt Trailer Hitch # C12270 that you referenced is designed for older model Outbacks and would not be the correct hitch for you. To complete your towing setup you may be interested in the following products: etrailer.com ball mount kit # 989900 Wiring Kit # 118467 (install video attached)
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness and Hitch Installation Hardware for 1996 Subaru Legacy
    We can help you with both a wiring harness and hitch installation hardware for your 1996 Subaru Legacy. If your Legacy is the Outback Wagon you can use TowReady wiring harness # 118461 which is a custom-fit harness that simply plugs in to your tail lights. If you do not have the Outback wagon then instead you will use universal-fit harness kit # C59496. The trailer hitch you referenced, Curt # C12270, is a 1-1/4-inch Class II type and we do offer a complete installation hardware kit...
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  • Does Using Additional Washers to Install a Hitch on a 2004 Subaru Outback Affect Capacity.
    I spoke to my contact at Curt and he said that as long as you install enough washers for the attachment point to the tow hook so that the hitch sits solidly against it the capacity of the hitch won't be reduced at all. The issue would be the same for the Draw Tite Hitch part # 36284.
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  • Installation Instructions for Curt C12270 Hitch on 1998 Subaru Legacy
    I have attached the instructions for the Curt # C12270, where the torque specs for the hitch hardware is listed. We don't like to post these specs since that information can change per the manufacturer from time to time.
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  • Will Curt Trailer Hitch C12270 Fit 1991 Subaru Legacy Wagon?
    The Curt # C12270 you were looking at will fit your 1991 Subaru Legacy Wagon perfectly, as Curt says it works with all models of the Legacy, the sedan or wagon. If you're going to be towing anything with your vehicle you'll need to get a wiring harness # 119147KIT as well.
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  • Carrying a 2 Inch Bike Rack on a 2003 Subaru Outback
    The only trailer hitch receivers available for your 2003 Subaru Outback are 1-1/4 inch hitches. Between them I recommend the Curt part # C12270 if you don't already have a receiver. . To keep using your 1Up bike rack you can use a hitch expander like our part # C45785. This does decrease your hitch's capacity by 50 percent but since the hitch's tongue weight rating is 350 pounds you still likely have enough for a bike rack and some bikes. The other option is to replace your bike rack...
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  • Can I Slide a Bike Rack Hitch Shank Over the Outside of a Hitch's Receiver
    Curt Trailer Hitch # C12270 is a Class II hitch and has a 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 inch receiver opening and fits bike rack's with a 1-1/4 inch shank. We cannot recommend that you slide a bike rack's shank over the outside of a hitch's receiver. However we offer adapters so you can use the 2 inch bike rack with the 1 1/4 inch receiver hitch. I recommend part # 80303. This adapter fits Class II hitches. Please note, using this adapter will reduce your tongue weight capacity by 50 percent. If you...
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  • Trailer Hitch that Fits 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon
    For your 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon we have the Curt hitch part # C12270 as a confirmed fit. This would be a great choice that has plenty of capacity and installs relatively easy as well. If you were wanting trailer wiring too, we have the Curt # C55370 as well.
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  • Parts Needed To Tow a Small Boat Trailer With a 2004 Subaru Outback Wagon
    The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C12270 is a confirmed fit for your 2004 Subaru Outback Wagon and it will work to pull a boat trailer. That said, you will need a few other parts to complete your setup which I have listed for you below. Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C55370 Curt Drawbar part # C45519 Curt Pin and Clip part # F-4 Curt 1-7/8" Hitch Ball part # C40001 In regards to installation of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, this is very simple to do yourself as...
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  • Replacement Hitch Install Hardware for a Curt Hitch on a 1995 Subaru Legacy
    It sounds like there may have been a hitch installed in your 1995 Subaru Legacy at one point since you said there already is a 1/2 inch hole in the frame. As long as the brass plug you found is just a plug then you would want to have it removed so that you can install the hitch. To get all new hardware for the part # C12270 which has been confirmed to fit your 1995 Subaru Legacy you will need the part # RHK. On its product page you will need to enter the part number and we will ship you...
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  • Will Curt Trailer Hitch # C12270 Fit a 2001 Subaru Legacy Wagon
    Yes, the Curt hitch # C12270 will fit your 2001 Subaru Legacy Wagon, we also have the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 36284 to consider. I have included a link to the installation instructions along with a video showing a typical installation on a similar vehicle for both of these hitches. These will help you decide between these nearly identical hitches. If you plan on doing some towing with the hitch, the recommended ball mount is # 36061, and it should be used in the rise position only....
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  • How To Install a Trailer Hitch Ball to 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited
    To attach a trailer hitch ball to your 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited will require the installation of a trailer hitch to your vehicle. The only vehicles that would allow just a hitch ball to be installed without a hitch are vehicles that have a step bumper that have a hole in the bumper for the installation of the hitch ball. This bumper along with the vehicle it is on are designed to withstand the stress of towing a trailer with only the bumper. For a hitch to fit your Legacy Outback...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring Fits for 2003 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon
    In reference to the 2003 Subaru Legacy, the term "Brighton" refers to a trim level for the Legacy that was offered in the U.S. We do offer two options in a 1-1/4-inch Class II hitch for both the sedan and wagon versions, both of which are shown on the linked page, Draw-Tite # 36284 and Curt # C12270. I suggest the Curt hitch since it offers a lower price and a higher tongue weight capacity of 350-lbs versus 300-lbs for the Draw-Tite. My technical contact at Curt confirmed that the Brighton...
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  • Hitch Recommendation to Carry 4 Road Bikes on a 2002 Subaru Outback Wagon L.L. Bean Edition
    In order to transport 4 road bikes on a long distance trip with your 2002 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition, I recommend installing the Curt Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C12270, and using a hitch mounted bike rack like the Thule Hitching Post Pro, # TH934XTR. It's one of our most popular racks because of its quality and price. In addition to the hitch and bike rack, you will also need Support Straps, # 18050. Not only is this a great way to add stability to the rack for your long...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 1990 Subaru Legacy Wagon
    I checked with Curt and trailer hitch # C12270 fits all models of the 1990 Subaru Legacy including the wagon (even though the instructions state sedan, see link). Ball mount # C45519 is recommend for this hitch. Along with the pin and clip # F-4. . For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. And for trailer wiring you can use # C59496 to add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of the vehicle.
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