Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring Harness for 2014 Subaru Forester

Published 03/02/2018

Products Featured in This Question

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

(144)

$188.75

etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs

(1375)

$93.56

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(566)

$186.59

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

(3870)

$14.78

2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs

(3870)

$10.43

Curt Class II Drawbar - 3/4" Rise, 1-1/4" Drop - 9-3/4" Long - 3,500 lbs

(2273)

$29.92

Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

(3403)

$39.73

Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span

(2932)

$2.87

Question:

RE. Hitch for 2014 Subaru Forester. Curt says 12100 for a forester, your search engine pulls up c111813 instead, which does not resemble the 12100. What is the disparity? Also what wiring adapter to hook up subaru harness to std 4 wire? Thanks!

asked by: Ed H

Expert Reply:

When I put your 2014 Subaru Forester into our fit guide I did not get the same results you did. I get the # C13144 for a 2 inch receiver option and # C12100 as a 1-1/4 inch option. I get the same options when I type this into Curt's fit guide. I'm not sure if we had a glitch or what, but I am confident that either of these hitches I referenced will work well for you. The # C111813 is not a fit for your vehicle and is only a fit for 1993-2002 Toyota Corolla and Geo/Chevy Prizm models.

I recommend the 2 inch receiver # C13144 over the 1-1/4 inch # C12100 because it will give you far more options for accessories and ball mounts.

If you will be using the hitch for towing, I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56040. This will install to your factory wiring which is located behind the interior trim panel in your rear cargo area. I've attached a video to help.

Finally, I recommend the # C45519 for a 1-1/4 inch ball mount along with hitch ball # C40001 for 1-7/8 inch or # C40018 for 2 inch. You will also need hitch pin and clip # F-4.

If you go with the 2 inch receiver, then I recommend the Ball Mount Kit # 989900. This kit will come with 2 ball mount options, two hitch ball options, and the pin and clip as well as a storage bag.

Let me know if you have further questions.