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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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Item arrived with forward attachment flanges torn through the cardboard(see attached photos taken immediately upon delivery). Seems this could be prevented by using extra reinforcement on the inside of the box. Fortunately the powder coat was not damaged. After unpacking the left and right mounting arms did not appear to be parallel, and upon measurement were found to be slightly spread apart. I had read other reviews that claimed this occurs during shipping, but I disagree. This is made of heavy metal that does not bend easily. If this had occurred during shipping my hitch would have been broken out of the box and heavily damaged. Anyway I managed to straighten the arms to an acceptable tolerance to me. The mounting holes are a bit oversized so there is some room for error. But this problem definitely occurred at the assembly jig when the hitch was welded up. After all that the installation went according to the instructions and the video. I had installed a similar hitch on my 2014 Outback, so the procedure was the same and I knew what to do. I did the installation in my garage with a couple of pieces of 2 by lumber under the rear tires for a little extra room underneath. Used a floor jack with some help from my wife to raise the hitch in position and bolt it up. The hitch fits well and looks good under the car.
Ronald D.
3/4/2026
Still working good
I wanted as heavy duty a rack as I could get for the new ebike and heavy rack the ebike made necessary. I probably should have asked questions before I installed it on my 2021 Legacy; all the reviews and comments I saw were for Outbacks, which have a few more inches of ground clearance. For anyone else considering installing on a Legacy, the installed hitch face is tucked under the rear bumper by 2.5". The bottom of the hitch is 6" off the ground. Both of those numbers work for me (watch out for really steep driveways and very tall curbs when backing) but they may not for you. We installed it in the driveway, no ramps or lift. Took 2 hours; we decided to pull both mufflers (4 bolts total) to simplify the installation of the hitch, heat shield, and re-installation of the mufflers on the hangers. I highly recommend that to simplify the installation.
Doug L.
8/2/2025
Its a GREAT receiver, but I wouldnt recommend it on a Legacy. Id put it on an Outback, but its just too close to the ground on my Legacy.
Everything about purchasing from etrailer.com fully met expectations. Installation videos were a great help for me.
Michael
4/16/2026
The appearance and performance of the hitch receiver has been excellent. We use it primarily for a hitch-mounted bike carrier on our 2021 Outback.
Packaging needs to be better box was broken up pretty good . But evething was still there. Other than that install was per video’s .
Lazer S.
3/10/2026
Glad everything got you you in good shape, Tedd! Well, except the box. I will let our shipping team know about that so they can address it. What are you going to be using the hitch for?
Trailer hitch looks very good quality but was bent both connecting ends were bent in I had to put it in a press to straighten them they wouldn't even go past my spare tire bucket or whatever you want to call it. Added some time to the installation unfortunately they should pack them a little differently maybe put something across the two mounting frames to support them for shipping. I needed the hitch for this weekend otherwise I would have probably returned it. Luckily I was had access to hydraulic press was able to straighten them out.
Bought for and installed on a Subaru Outback. Install was straightforward, did it in the driveway with ramps and a little help from a neighbor. Been carrying a dirtbike with it for months now. Would absolutely buy again!
Installed on a 2020 Subaru outback 4cyl turbo. Directions were clear. Watching the video helped. It took half the day to install.
Biggest problem was reattaching the rear most muffler mounts. The brackets on the mufflers are too close to the hitch! It needs another half-inch at least on each side just for the rubber mounts to fit. I wasn't able to bend the muffler mounts, but I did manage to wedge them one at a time with a block of wood to get the rubber mounts to line up and then a very large channel lock to push the rubber onto the mounting post. I hope this tension doesn't hurt the seals where the mufflers connect to the Y-pipe.
The Y-pipe was just replaced a year ago with an OEM replacement as it was rotten. No aftermarket part was available. When the mufflers need replacing it will probably need spacers on each side. There's less than 30000 miles on this car.
Both heat shields had 2 rotten holes. They just pulled off. Had to use Zep45 to get screws out without ripping off the U shaped supports. I just used some tin patches when reinstalling.
When feeding the guide wire through to fish the bolts, I used a pickup magnet to catch the spring side. Also, when pulling one of the front bolts through, the rectangular support got wedged sideways in the frame channel. I was able to jiggle it around to get it to sit correctly. I used a floor jack and block of wood to support the hitch when installing the nuts.
Hitch sits over 3.5 inches behind the bumper. Can’t install bike hitch. Now I just have a paperweight installed on my car. Box did come in good condition but the hitch had multiple paint chips all over.
Lazer S.
9/9/2025
Why can you not install your bike rack? Is the shank too short? Do you know the part number for the rack you have? A lot of hitches sit recessed like this and it is very normal. If it is too far for the shank on your bike rack, you could use an extension like the Trailer Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 8" Long # e88YR. Just keep in mind that these do cut your tongue weight capacity in half.
Pretty straight forward install. I was able to do it myself in a few hours, taking my time not to mess up. It works great and looks real nice on our 2025 Subaru Outback. Very solid construction.
Nick S.
10/20/2025
I am glad the install went well for you! If you do it quick, but wrong then what was the point of rushing haha. It looks great on the vehicle, what do you have planned to use the hitch for?
The instructions say 40 minutes to install it...if you've done it before, know the tricks and have the right tools. It took me almost 2 hours. There were several areas on the plastic wrapped hitch that the paint came off. The corners should have been wrapped better with foam. I tried to paint it. I hope it doesn't rust too quickly. Other than that, I like it.
Brooke M.
5/29/2025
Painting it was a good thing to do - especially if it's rust resistant like Rust-Oleum paint. I'm glad the rest of the install went well!
The hitch is quality and the video instructions are really helpful but the hitch is too short for our 2025 Subaru Outback and doesn’t stick out past the bumper.
I can’t attach our 1UP USA bike rack to the hitch.
The rack runs into our Outback’s bumper and won’t go far enough into the receiver to put the pin through the hole, making it worthless to me.
Why would you make a hitch this short?
Just had it installed on my Subaru Outback and very pleased. Our bike rack fits it well. The box it came in was damaged on the side and taped (frame had punched through in shipping) but fault was FedEx. No damage.
Thank you for excellent, friendly staff information and easy ordering from your company. Arrived on exact date stated.
Solid product, easy install on my Outback. Box arrived taped and damaged, but all was well with the hitch
Brooke M.
6/16/2025
Well, Judith, I'd say you nailed it! :) Glad to hear the hitch was all there and that it went on easily. You look pretty comfortable in the photos - do you do a lot of this type of work?
Easy to install the hitch and wiring The quality was very good
Have a auto lift made the job much easier
Richard
11/16/2025
Works very well it was a good fit and easy to install plus I didn’t have to remove the bumper
Kate F.
11/18/2025
The good: It appears to be well made and installation was fairly simple. The box can be cut up and used to lay on the cold cement..
The not so good: The paint is very thin and chips easily, this was made worse by the shipping’s method used. The shipping box appeared to be exploding but couldn’t due to the amount of randomly applied boxing tape..
That said I’m happy with my purchase and the communication from etrailer customer service. Thank you
Took about an hour for me with no assistance. Directions are accurate- a little shaky on the references to rear/ forward but can be deciphered well enough. I do wish there was about 2 more inches of length on the snake wires. Grab a can of gloss black spray paint tho, this ships loose in box and there were a fair number of spots missing finish. Overall super happy about not having to remove bumper, and a standard hitch is a good length, flipped as a rise, my 5x8 trailer sits perfect.
We were in need of a trailer hitch for our 2023 Outback. David from etrailer pointed us in the right direction and we purchased the Drawtite class 3 hitch. All has splendidly worked out. Our installer completed the work easily.
Great service and easy installation after watching the video on your site.
Great product, very solid. Hitch is flush with bumper. Install video is a must to watch! For the DIYer a second person is a must if you are crawling under car!
Ric
11/14/2025
Fantastic
Kate F.
11/17/2025
Great Hitch Receiver for the Outback. Stick with the hauling limits of your vehicle, and this performs as advertised.
Install was fairly simple, holding up very well after a year of use.
This is a great aftermarket Trailer Hitch Receiver option as it fit perfectly on my 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness! I saved several hundreds of dollars rather than paying for the Subaru factory trailer hitch receiver and installation cost. The Draw-Tite was easy to install, even by myself as I first removed the mufflers, which on the Subaru Outback is not hard at all. With the mufflers out of the way made the installation a breeze and had it done in less than 2 hours. I can highly recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver for the 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness due to ease of installation, its robust construction, and it does not impact the ground clearance of the Wilderness edition.
Gwendolyn Y.
5/13/2025
Nothing beats savings like that, Dan! I'm glad that the install went so smoothly for you. What have you been using the hitch for?
The hitch appears to be well constructed, however both ends have large areas that the paint was chipped off on arrival. Will have to paint before installing to prevent those areas from rusting.
Brooke M.
12/27/2024
I am seeing about getting you some paint in the mail. Touching up with rust resistant spray paint will help prevent any from forming.
Dealing with the dual exhaust and the fishing wire was the hard parts.
Victoria H.
4/14/2025
Thanks for including photos with your feedback Benjamin, this is valuable insight for future shoppers!
Pretty straight forward and accurate to the video with no surprises, excellent job! Very ingenious using the wire to thread onto the bolt allowing it to be pulled into place. After I torqued the 4 7/16 bolts to 50ft lbs I doubled it up with stainless steel nylock thread nuts for piece of mind (didn't torque those just good'n tight).
Also smart that you shrink wrapped the instructions and nuts/bolts bag to the hitch to prevent it from getting lost during delivery (it would have fallen out of the box due to the hitch punching a couple holes in the box).
Thank you for a well done job in providing great tutorials and a good hitch.
I've recommended you guys before and will continue to do so.
The hutch fits great and looks really good in the truck, BUT…. What sets etrailer.com apart is their service! The instructional videos are great and really make the install a breeze. I would buy from them even if I found it cheaper elsewhere.
Gwendolyn Y.
5/19/2025
Thanks for sharing that, Shaun! We like to do things different from the rest so I'm happy to know that we are doing things right!
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Brooke M.
2/28/2025
Well Ronald, I am certainly glad you were able to get the job done despite the hitch being bent!