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Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.
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Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (184 Customer Reviews)
Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.Bought this in January and it was just too cold to install until today.... Started at 1530 hrs and was finished with all tools put away by 1800! I was a little nervous on the possibility of having the Subaru down for a few days if I got stuck however the install went like a breeze. I did all the work alone by using a car jack and a few timbers to jockey it into place, not a problem. Thought I'd have a hassle with the rubber parts but they slid on and off without a hitch (pun intended). Great kit, just take it slow and easy and this is a piece 'o cake.
Steve - 04/07/2021
Installed perfectly. Fits perfectly with bike rack and handled the weight no problem. Only complaint is the rust that develops after a few trips. Inside of the hitch get's pretty scratched up and will eventually rust. So far has not impacted functionality.
Jenny N - 04/14/2022I chose to remove the bumper to install this hitch. By doing this, it avoids the need to do any drilling, grinding, or other modifications to the holes in the frame. Removing the bumper wasn't too hard. The Subaru Technical Information System has the PDF directions for installing the OEM hitch, which includes great directions on removing and replacing the bumper. The hardware can be installed through the end of the frame easily using the included fishwire. The installation of the hitch itself was also straightforward. Dropping the exhaust was easy. I applied a penetrating lubricant to the exhaust hangars several days beforehand and let it soak in, and removing the hangars wasn't too hard at all. I'd recommend getting a friend to lift the ~35 pound hitch in place while you install the washers and nuts to hold it in place. I also purchased the 118467 wiring harness. Installation was literally as simple as removing the cargo tray and plugging it into the vehicle harness. Foolproof! The hitch looks great installed, and I while I haven't had a chance to tow any distance yet, I have no doubts that this will serve me well for years to come.
Dan J - 11/27/2017Arrived very quickly. Ample instruction for installation. Having enough positionable bright light focused on the work is critical as it is dark (and cold) down there. I did this outside in the driveway in winter. Blew everything off with the compressor. I soaked the exhaust hangers with silicone spray and then again as I removed them. I used a ratchet strap hooked to the outermost body exhaust hangers to lower and support the twin exhaust. I drilled one 3/8 hole to the rear of the forward mount holes instead of the recommended two, one font and one back. Fish the thread end of the fish wires rather than the straight end as it is easier to see and pull through. I used a pair of jack stands to support the receiver till it was aligned then raised it with 3/4" wood blocks till the bolts were through and nuts threaded. The finished product looks great. It is definitely stronger than the car frame it's mounted to! The phot is from the next morning!
The hitch installation was simple and the instructions were quite helpful. Used it to tow a U-Haul trailer across the country and had 0 problems with it.
I ordered a trailer hitch, class 3 Draw Tite, and wiring kit, Curt, for my 2013 Suburu Forester to tow a camper. The product matched the written description perfectly. The installation video for both was very helpful and accurate and as a result I was able to do the entire install by myself in about 2 hours. I had a shipping problem, which was my fault, and when I contacted customer services they were great and fixed the issue right away. When installed the hitch is almost invisable so it does not affect te cosmetics of the car Etrailer is awesome and I cannot say enough good things about them.
Drawtite class III #75650 hitch would not fit my 09 Subaru Forester, it was to wide to fit between the mufflers, i have two rear mufflers they both were up tight against the hitch causing the mufflers to vibrate against the hitch and frame making the inside of the vehicle load. You can not have your exhaust system touching the body of the vehicle. I helped out Drawtite to correct the problem for future fits and etrailer offered to ship me a different hitch that would fit my vehicle. My Forester is a special edition Prezi with two rear exhaust muffllers and we all think that may be the reason that particular hitch did not fit. Item # 76271 Drawtite Is the right hitch that fits.
Delivery was fast. The instructions and associated product installation video were very good. The one I got for my Suburu this time was pretty heavy so I used a 2 x 4 across under it and a jack to ease it up into position and that worked well. Thanks etrailer!
I add my wife's bike rack to it a lot, also haul the ATV trailer. Works great
As for items ordered; hitch, wiring, locking pin, lighted hitch step and dual ball for hitch, all were as expected, arrived on or before expected and undamaged. Kudos to etrailer for having Meghan L keeping me posted with updates on these orders. The instructions and video were thorough for easy installation, although I chose to have a professional with a lift do it, as I don't get in and out from under a car as well as I once did. I highly recommend etrailer.com for product selection and customer service.
Fit perfect on my 2013 Subaru Forester. The instructions and online video were great. I also ordered the wiring harness and it was an easy install. I was installing mine in the garage without a lift and came up with an easy way to lower and hold the exhaust. I placed a couple of jack stands under the exhaust. Once I popped off the rubber mounts I lowered them onto the stands. The exhaust is only 5 or 10 pounds and easily held by one person while adjusting the jack stands up and down. I also applied silicon grease to the exhaust rubber mounts when installing them and they just slipped on. It made it so easy I did the entire install by myself.
Took about an hour to install. If you're good with tools, this should be easy. I opted to drill out the holes inside the trunk near the spare tire. I figured it's better to have a larger hole for the metal block where it doesn't support any weight. I then used the same approach as shown in the video. The video is a great reference. Watch it.
Bought a trailer hitch for my Subi so I can pull my trailer. It was pretty easy to install. The electrical connection wires for the lights were really easy to install. Everything just plugged in (i'm used to cutting wires, soldering, etc.) It was so easy to install. But, i am a mechanic so you will need basic tools and some basic intelligence to install it. Or, just get someone else to do it! :)
Dale W - 07/25/2021this has to be the 5th or 6th hitch purchased from eTrailer - every hitch has been a breeze to install, videos are spot on, hardware kits are perfect and wiring harness makes it all come together quite easily. I often recommend eTrailer to friends considering adding a hitch & wiring!! Keep up the good work!!
Dave K - 01/17/2021Haven’t towed yet but as far as install, the videos were very helpful. Didn’t use a lift but jacked it up a little. Dropped the exhaust but not a lot. Recommend a step bit for rear hole(rear of car) and deep well sockets with extensions and some kind of torque tool. All in all, fun install with very little trouble.
R. S - 08/24/2021Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75650 was used on our 2012 Forester and works great for our bike rack. I would recommend this unit to anyone who needs a good hitch with an easy installation!
Jbs - 05/27/2021The hitch is a great quality and the instructions very helpful. I reviewed the on-line video a number of times as I was working through the installation. I used ramps to get the backend of the car up a bit and a floor jack and piece of timber clamped to the hitch frame to lift it into place making the installation a one man effort. I did notice an error in the video; both the 1/2" and 7/16" bolts are identified as being the forward bolt. The written instructions indicate that it is 1/2" bolt. Installing the wiring harness could not have been easier. No splicing! We are looking forward to putting the hitch to use.
Fit was perfect looks good and is stron g.
Steven - 04/21/2022We bought this trailer hitch specifically so that we can transport our bikes for various rides we like to take. The hitch was fairly easy to install (one afternoon with a buddy who has some good tools!) and is as sturdy as a factory installed hitch. I highly recommend this hitch for anyone who needs something simple and at 25% the cost of going to your dealer to get a hitch installed.
After owning it for a year, it has been great. We pull 6 different trailers and have an asortment of bike racks for it.
So far, I've used this hitch frequently to pull a 3500 lb boat with a Subaru and it has worked flawlessly. No tearing of the uni-body at anchor holes so far :)
Great product. Shipped quickly.
Rob - 04/18/2022Love my new hitch, fit perfect, nice and strong and looks great! Watched the video on installing first; said 40 minutes to install. Well, as others said; the longest process is getting those muffler hanger bushings loose and back on when finished; my total install was about 2 hrs. taking my time. I ended up using a coarse round file for making relief for the backer plate install into the frame, worked well for me and no excess extra opening. Those fish wires worked great, that was the quickest process getting the bolts and backer plates into place. Since I did this myself, once the bolts were in place, I used a rolling floor jack with a 2x6 long enough to support the width of the balanced hitch and raised it into place making sure the bolts didn't get pushed back up into the frame. Very pleased, now it's time to by my 1st fishing boat!
It took me a little time to get to this installation as how I have been busy ! As to how I am 70 years young and this would be a great task ! I still have a boat and needed away to move it around. My truck I sold and this was my choice. The hitch will do the trick and looks great ! Being in the automobile business I feel this hitch will last a long time as to how well build it is !
Product showed up on time and with no damage, installation was easy. I used video to get me started and it helped, the only thing I did differently is I drilled the rear holes from the trunk and installed bolts fro there, it was easier to do from above. Also the only thing I would recommend for Us dummies out here, LOL is color code or separate the two size bolts so those of us that don't read all the instructions can easily identify which bolt goes where. Thanks for a great product and excellent service.
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