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This fully welded, corrosion-resistant Subaru XV Crosstrek trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.
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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.
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.
Tech Tip
No drilling through vehicle frame required for installation , Access holes may need to be enlarged by filing or rotary tool , Exhaust must be temporarily lowered for installation
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch was perfect for my car - right size and virtually seamless. I've used it multiple times to attach a Kuat bike rack, which I also bought from etrailer! Online ordering was extremely simple at a competitive price, and it was delivered earlier than expected!
Note: Other reviews said installation was easier and faster than my experience. It took professionals at my auto shop 2+ hours.
Fit perfectly, install video and instructions were great!
Brooke M.
4/19/2025
Glad to hear that, Austin! So, you got a whole trailer just to tow 1 wheel? ;)
The ordering process was seamless. My car got rear-ended and destroyed my previous hitch. Spoke with rep Sara , got the proper hitch for my car, and she delivered the hitch to the auto body shop where it was installed. Everything went off without a hitch!!
Gwendolyn Y.
4/4/2025
I'm glad you're okay, Paulynn! Glad that Sara was there to help you out too :)
Fits like a glove and positions my rear bike rack great. Great customer support as well!
The item was shipped on time, and specs were precisely as indicated on the website. The install perfectly followed the online instructional videos. All went smoothly. Hitch mounted bike rack is now installed, in use!
Mark
8/11/2023
perfect still after one year
Fits snugly under bumper. I had it installed for me, so can't comment on the installation process. Just what I needed! Swagman bike rack and Draw Tite hitch are well made and very sturdy.
Subaru R.
7/20/2018
All working well
Installation instructions were good. Took about 1.5hrs to install. You will need a second set of hands. Works great. No issues. Good price. Fit my Subaru Impreza perfectly.
Stuart S.
9/6/2020
Works great. Ive used it multiple times. No issues
Overall trailer hitch is as advertised. Good quality construction/ welds look good. Priced right. Shipped OK/ arrived no issues.
Installation was a bit tough. Videos were extremely helpful and a must to understand the order of bolt/ spacer block installation. The written instructions were of no help just to verify torque settings.
Two points of issue. The forward most bolt (one drivers side/ one passengers side) is juuuusssst that much too short. The kit supplied 4 -1.5" grade 5 carriage bolts but there really should be 2 - 1.75" or 2" bolts for those forward most holes because once you add the flat washer + the lock washer + the spacer in the frame and the spacer between the frame/ hitch it is impossible to screw the nut on. See attached pictures
Also, once installed and put to use, the Thule bike rack bolt that goes thru the hitch could not be tightened w/ the Thule wrench. The trailer hitch chain loops would not allow. A ratchet w/ 3/4" socket will need to be kept in the car for the Mrs to tighten when using the bike rack.
Hitch looks good and is installed and operational. Thank you
A solid hitch that the do-it-yourselfer can install. Bolted right onto the daughter's Subaru. Bike rack has never been out of the hitch since the install(the bike gets keep in the car sometimes for safety!) Very happy customer! Since college graduation last spring- car, hitch, bike rack, and bike have been from Maine to California with Utah and Colorado stops and now a job in Vermont! Everything works great! Thanks for a great product making people happy.
Easy install, works great for my bike rack and even a small trailer
Scott S.
7/15/2024
Works exactly as advertised, used for light towing and a bike rack. Would absolutely purchase again
Product shipped fast but packaging could be a little better. The box was heavy duty but the hitch was put in there with no secondary protection so it arrived scuffed up from the cardboard. There were also a fair amount of chips in the paint but I run a powder coat shop and blasted it and applied a zinc primer anyways to withstand the salt and brines they put on our Minnesota roads in the winter so this didn't bother me. The factory powder coat on this was pretty average but I understand not everyone is willing to shell out extra cash for better paint and just want a functional hitch for a fair price. Installation was straightforward and a breeze. No need to drill any extra holes on my 2017 Crosstrek. Two people make mounting the hitch a lot easier so you don't knock the bolts back into the frame rail. Overall fit was spot on and should do me just fine.
Great hitch for Subaru Crosstrek. I use it to put a tray style bike rack on the back. Easy install, I had no issues with the length of the bolts as other customers have mentioned. Also did not have to drill out the holes in the frame on my 2016 Crosstrek. Included bolt fishing wire makes it a breeze to install. If you do it solo, might want to have a hydraulic jack to hold the hitch in place while you bolt it on. Have not tried it for towing, but it looks like it's built solid. Arrived super quickly from etrailer.com, highly recommend!
Happy with my hitch :) The product was relatively easy to install, it took two of us about 1.5 hours to finish. I'm using it for my bike rack and it fits my 1.25" yakima "hold up" perfectly. I was worried that it would be too close to the car or too low to the ground, but I haven't had any problems.
Excellent product. Fits perfect for the 2017 Impreza. Could be a bit more snug up to the bumper but very happy with it overall. The front bolt could be longer as others have mentioned. I would suggest installing the rear bolts first and then the front ones.
Also, wish the receiver stop was a bit further back so that my rack would sit closer to the bumper, but overall very happy with it.
Clean fit. Great [online]videos demonstrating installation.
Shawn
7/17/2023
No complaints. Tows boat trailer without any problems.
The hitch installed easily and fit as expected. It took me about 90 minutes to install it myself. I did have to remove 2 of the plastic body fasteners under the bumper on the driver's side of the car to free up the plastic panel underneath. It was interfering with installing the hitch. I put the fasteners back in after the hitch was installed. The plastic panel rests against the hitch, but it isn't an issue.
Product DT24959 Really easy to install. Watching the video on their website is all the information you need to install trailer hitch. I was lucky to have access to a gas station lift and a second person to hold unit in place while I bolted unit on. We left off the spacer (item 6) maybe needed for different model of car also no need to lower muffler on 2016 Subaru Impreza.
Thanks and the YouTube tutorial video helped lots!
So happy with this hitch and this company!! Great prices, fast shipping and most importantly... excellent product. Great instructions. Great fitment. It took me about an hour because I did it solo with the help of the Jack. This hitch fits tucked under so nicely. I highly recommend this company and this product. Thank you!!
Great price for this unit! Installation was also very straight forward. I didn’t have any issues with fitment on my 2013 Impreza hatchback. It’s very useful to have and is also a discrete fit under the rear bumper as well.
Very nice hitch. Easy to put on. Instructions were spot on. We use it with a bike rack.
Good Product. I am a guy that likes a challenge although this wasen't much of one.. easy instructions, straight forward application and tools this was a fun project. my best advice would be if you're putting together a project of sorts make sure you speak to a rep before you order, that way all the parts you order work well together..
The trailer hitch fit perfectly. Great video and written instructions. I didn't initially lower the muffler until it became clear I couldn't properly torque one of the nuts until I did. Great product and support!
Greet little hitch I use it every day. Pricing is good and I got it quickly
It fits well, but is not as snug against the bumper as I hoped, even when using the supplied spacer in the forward bolts.
I did not have to lower the muffler as the instructions say on 2017 Impreza, there is a way to wiggle it in place after you get your bolts in place.
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Brooke M.
4/22/2025
That's exciting, Patricia! I see you got the Kuat Sherpa 2.0. The orange on that always catches me eye. We would love to hear your thoughts on the bike rack too once you've had a chance to break it in :)