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Tech Tip
Fascia has a removable panel for hitch usage. The panel can then be reinstalled when hitch is not in use. No drilling through vehicle frame required for installation , Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation , Installation requires permanent removal of the impact structure; hitch replaces the impact structure for support and safety
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First hitch receiver ive ever installed and it couldn't have been easier. The video walks you through the steps. I broke the 2 push snaps that are near the top of the wheel wells.
Excellent hitch, super easy to install on my 24 Subaru Ascent. etrailer.com was great to buy from.
High quality construction, easy installation. The videos from etrailer are a huge help as always
Gwendolyn Y.
3/25/2025
Hey Alex. I'm glad the video helped with the install! What are you going to be hauling?
Gwendolyn Y.
3/28/2025
So easy to put on. Followed the instructions in the video and went from start to finish in roughly 30 minutes.
Easy install with the step-by-step video instructions. I’m very happy with the hitch receiver. We’ve used it with various hitch attachments for hauling bikes and other toys.
Micheal 
9/18/2025
One year later and I’m still happy with the product. We’ve had zero issues using it to haul bicycles and other items.
Between my father and myself, we have put on a lot of hitches and receivers over the years him, especially and he made the statement. This was the easiest installation that he had ever had and I agreed. We put it on a 2025 Subaru ascent.
Going on your years and it has been a trooper. Use it with a hitch mount cargo tray and hitch bike carrier and it is still solid as a rock.
Heather A.
4/30/2025
Heck yeah, this hitch is solid. I love to hear that. Just out of curiosity, what bike rack are you using?
Have not used it yet but think it will be great. Installation was relatively easy and probably would have taken me about an hour if I wasn’t also chasing after a toddler. The video is very helpful, but something to note that I am not sure I saw - for Touring trims, the mudflap had two screws you also have to remove from inside the wheel well and the piece needs to be taken off to reveal a hidden fastener for the main fascia.
Great hitch for my Subaru Ascent! Super easy to install without any crawling under the vehicle or drilling needed, although it was helpful having my 11 year old son with me to hold the bumper fascia steady when reinstalling it. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a hitch for their Ascent.
Extremely easy to install using the provided instructional video. Thanks for the great product and lightning fast shipping!
The hitch came in with the load tag on upside down. With a new hitch on a week old car etrailer offered zero options. All I wanted was a label.
Quality Curt construction once again— so you can imagine my surprise when something didn’t line up. It wasn’t on Curt’s end once I did some digging, so if you hit a snag, you’re one of the few unlucky Subaru drivers like me.
Thomas at eTrailer got me in touch with Curt and we worked it out fast and headache free.
Easy to install, no special tools required. Only inconvenience is the size of the holes the safety chains attach too.
We bought this in 2024 for my 2019 Subaru Ascent (Premium). We've used it for hauling mountain bikes around Utah. We started with a 4-bike rack and upgraded to a 7-bike VelociRax. It was easy for my spouse to install and it has held up well.
The receiver was very easy to install and I love that it is hidden behind the bumper compartment out of sight. We have used it probably 30 times in the last year and it has performed great each and every time. Would highly recommend it to anyone who is in the market for one.
Super easy installation. The video with directions was great. Took about 30 mins.
Fantastic product and the instructions were great. It took about an hour and a half start to finish, including wiring the trailer electrical connection. Shipping was very fast too.my local Subaru dealer wanted about $1200 to install a hitch and wiring. I did it in my driveway after work for less than $300. I am a very satisfied customer.
Well, it makes me feel less comfortable about how our vehicles are made these days. After watching the videos, I had the harness and bumper on in less than two hours. And I was taking my time because I wanted to make sure I didn't damage anything.
The instructions were easy to follow (they were daunting at first glance—lengthy with lots of steps, but each step was easy). They were also a perfect fit for the 2024 Subaru Ascent.
Easy install on 2020 Subaru Ascent and works great.
I've bought Curt hitches from etrailer for every vehicle I owned and this was no different. This is the first time I've purchased and installed this newer style (as opposed to mounting it under the vehicle) and I would NEVER go back if I had the option. This was the easiest install of all time. Quite honestly, removing your bumper is the only part that requires any effort, and still, I had the bumper off, the hitch installed, and the bumper back on in less than an hour, including installing the wiring harness.
I bought it to be able to utilize the Ascent's 5000lb towing capacity, but right now, it's being used for the cargo carrier in my pictures. Couldn't be happier with how it all went. Also, I don't know how necessary it is, but I purchased a torque wrench for this install to be sure I was tightening to manufacturers specifications for peace of mind, which I'd recommend.
Bonus: This got to me in only a few days after ordering, and shipping was free. Can't beat that!
Very easy to install, the videos helped a lot!
Easy to install and worked perfectly.
This could not have been easier. I’m so glad I didn’t pay someone to install this. Great quality product. The instructions were clear and made for a smooth install. The only thing I forgot was the electrical wiring but I called customer service and Joshua K was extremely helpful in directing me to the harness I would need.
Really easy install, just watch the video
I like the hitch, well built
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Gwendolyn Y.
5/6/2025
That looks like a fun bike to take around town, Daniel!