Is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch for a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Hidden Like the Curt Hitch

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How does this hitch look on the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek? Is there a way to see the instructions or a picture of what the car looks like with is mounted on it? This hitch is rated for 150lbs more tongue weight than the Curt hitch, but the curt hitch is installed and hidden, whereas im not sure about this hitch. Thank you!

asked by: John K

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I have included a picture showing what Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 76209 looks like when installed on a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. (It may take a little while for the picture to appear.) The crosstube on this hitch will be visible below the rear fascia on the back of the vehicle. Like you said the Curt hitch # C13382 is mostly hidden with the exception of the receiver.

The difference is tongue weight capacity between the 2 hitches is not a factor because the vehicle itself has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 200 pounds. This means that even though the hitches are rated higher you are still limited to 200 pounds tongue weight.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The best hitch for a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is the etrailer item #e98912. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 525 lbs…

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Answer 2

Hey Jim, You are right that both of those hitches, #C13382 and #C22MJ, fit a 2025 Crosstrek. Capacity wise these hitches are rated for the same 3,500lb capacity. The main difference comes down to the trim of the vehicle. The #C22MJ is not intended…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76209 you're looking at will fit your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. This hitch has a maximum towing capacity of 4,500 lbs, a maximum tongue weight capacity of 675 lbs, and includes all the hardware…

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Answer 4

Yes, the biggest difference between the Curt trailer hitch #C13382 and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame hitch #76209 is that cross-tube on the Curt hitch is hidden behind the bumper, whereas on the Draw-Tite it's fully visible as shown in the comparison…

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Answer 5

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #76209 you asked from is a great option for your 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. This hitch is very close to flush with the bumper with the hitch pin hole recessed 2 inches. The…

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Answer 6

Hey Sandy you are absolutely correct about the bumper/design differences with the Crosstrek Wilderness edition. As of right now (February 2024) none of our manufacturers (Curt, Draw-Tite, Stealth Hitch) make a hitch specifically for the Wilderness…

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Answer 7

Yes, it is accurate. The Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13382 is confirmed to fit all models of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek except for the hybrids. There was a customer that recently installed this on a 2024 with no issues back in May and he sent me in a…

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Answer 8

We do indeed, Tom! We have the 13633 Curt hitch for your 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Limited as #C22MJ on our website as there was another part number we carry that matched Curt's part number, but they are one in the same. I am not super versed on…

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Answer 9

Hey Matt, yes the Curt hitch part #C22MJ that you referenced is the same as the Curt part number 13633. We change the part number on our site but it's for sure the exact same and fit for your 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Sport. What will you be using…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76209 and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13382 is fit. The Draw-Tite hitch fits a 2018 - 2020 Subaru Impreza 5-Door Wagon with Single Exhaust and a 2018 - 2020 Subaru…

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Answer 11

Both the hitches you mentioned have the same ground clearance. The Draw Tite #76209 and the Curt #C13382 both have 15 inches from the top of the hitch opening down to the ground.

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Answer 12

The best hitch for your 2018 Subaru Crosstrek for carrying a bike rack is the Draw Tite part #76209 as it does not require using a stabilizer strap with a non-supported load like a bike rack like the Curt hitch does. But to your specific question on…

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