Hitch Recommendation for a 2006 Subaru Forester
Published 02/11/2015
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Question:
06 Subaru forrester. Only 1 1/4 receiver standard, no 2inch correct? Must purchase adaptor?
asked by: Justin
Expert Reply:
The only hitch size available for your 2006 Subaru Forester is a 1-1/4 inch hitch like the Draw Tite hitch part # 36311 that is a Class II hitch. 2 inch hitches are used on larger vehicles like SUVs and trucks. I attached a help article on hitch sizes for you to check out as well.
You could use a hitch adapter like part # HTAD to convert the hitch opening to a 2 inch opening, but you should note that hitch adapters like this cut the capacity of the hitch in half.
I attached a help article for hitch adapters for you to check out as well.
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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