Are Spacers Need to Install Curt Hitch part # C13135 on a 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek

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I recently purchased this hitch and installed it on my 13 crosstrek. I installed it per your instructions with the spacers however once tightened the bolts do not come all of the way through the nuts. Theres maybe an 1/8 between the end of the bolt and where I would consider it fully threaded. How critical is leveling the hitch with the spacers?

asked by: J C

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You will need to use the spacers so that the Curt Hitch part # C13135 that you referenced will sit level when installed on your 2013 Subaru Crosstrek. As long as the carriage bolts are fully inserted through the square spacers used in the frame rails of your vehicle and you have the proper torque on all of the install hardware you would be fine.

I attached an install video that shows this hitch being installed on a very similar 2013 XV Crosstrek as yours as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hey Jerry, welcome back! The Curt Trailer Hitch #C54GJ is the best option and specifically designed for Wilderness models, great choice! Since you want to add a brake controller, you will also need the Curt #C56040 and the #ETBC7 for your wiring.…

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Answer 2

Hey Jerit, congrats on the new car. We've got a couple of hitches that fit the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness. The etrailer Trailer Hitch item #e98912 is going to be the most affordable option. This custom fit class III hitch has a 2"…

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Answer 3

Hello Mike, thanks for reaching out. We do offer a few different hitches for the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, the Curt #C22MJ, the Draw-Tite #76209 and the EcoHitch #EH57CR. All 3 of these hitches place the receiver in virtually the same position beneath…

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Answer 4

Hey Chris. The Trailer Mate Trailer Hitch item #TMT94FR weighs 25 lbs. It has been confirmed to fit the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. The bottom of the receiver sits 11-1/2" above the ground. It has a 1,500 lbs towing capacity and 150 lbs maximum…

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Answer 5

Yes, the No-Drill mount #18140 will fit the Curt #C13272 that you referenced. Basically you wrap the band clamp around the main hitch tube and then feed it into the opening of the clamp and then start screwing the head of clamp and it will start to…

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Answer 6

Hey Brian, sorry for any confusion but we do have the Curt hitch 13634 you are looking for with the part #C54GJ which is a fit for your 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness.

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Answer 7

The spacers that come with the etrailer hitch that fits your 2022 Subaru Crosstrek are designed to be used as a way to level the hitch as needed. So if using them causes your hitch to not sit level I would recommend removing them.

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Answer 8

Hey Mike, The spacers are optional and just there to help level the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912. You can dry fit the hitch without them and place a level on the receiver tube to see if you're good or with need to use them. In the…

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Answer 9

It is not necessary to install the spacer plate when setting up the Curt Friction Sway Control #17200. It i there to allow you to mount the attachment ball at different points if you like, but you can just mount the ball to the frame as well. There…

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Answer 10

I spoke with my contact at Curt Manufacturing, and was told that the spacer plate you describe is typically used if you are planning on bolting the ball to the trailer frame (instead of using the self-tapping screws). The ball would be stacked on top…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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