Recommended 4-Bike Hitch Rack for 2016 Subaru Forester with 1-1/4-Inch OEM Hitch

Updated 07/12/2016 | Published 07/11/2016

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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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$174.66

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

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$176.51

Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting

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$458.95

Question:

Hello We have a Subaru Forester 2016 with the OEM Subaru hitch installed on it. Were looking to buy a rack. Ideally were looking for the superclamp 4 bikes but it seems only to fit in a 2inch hitch. but from your web site, it looks like the superclamp 2 bikes works with a 1.25. Can you confirm whats the scoop for those 2 products? I didnt even know there were 2 sizes until now and this is quite confusing to figure out Thks for your help

asked by: Thierry B

Expert Reply:

Both 1-1/4-inch Class II and 2-inch Class III hitches are made for your 2016 Subaru Forester. These differ in weight handling capacity with the 2-inch hitches like Draw-Tite # 75876 offering a 525-lb tongue weight rating versus only 350-lbs for a Class II hitch like Curt # C12100.

If you need a 4-bike rack and have an interest in changing out your hitch to # 75876, then the best option is to use Yakima's hanging-style RidgeBack Bike Rack # Y02458. The linked video shows this rack in use on a 2015 Forester. The RidgeBack includes locks for the rack itself, and it comes fully assembled.

expert reply by: Adam R