Will There be Ground Clearance Issues with Installing Draw Tite Hitch 36644 on 2018 Subaru Impreza

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I have a 2018 Subaru Impreza 5 door hatchback Wagon, not the taller Crosstrek, and am wondering about the rear ground clearance of a Class 2 hitch with the shorter Impreza. I worry about bottoming out. Have you ever installed hitch #36644 on an Impreza and had ground clearance issues ? Thank you.

asked by: Kristine M

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We haven't had any ground clearance issues with any of the trailer hitches we offer for your 2018 Subaru Impreza including the Draw Tite part # 36644 that you mentioned. When we installed the 2 inch hitch part # 76209 on a 2018 Impreza like yours we found that it had 10 inches from the top of the hitch opening down to the ground when installed.

So from the bottom of the smaller hitch size to the ground would be right at 8-1/2 inches. Which doesn't seem like a lot, but since the rear axle of the vehicle is so close to the rear of the vehicle it's not as likely to drag.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You need a hitch with a 1-1/4 inch opening based on the dimensions of the shank of your bike rack. Unlike lumber which uses arbitrary measurements for wood hitches measurements are basically exact. So for a hitch in the correct size for your bike…

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Answer 2

Hello David, great question. So, there is a chance that you will have to enlarge the access holes for the both the etrailer #e98912 hitch and the EcoHitch #306-X7365. Both hitches come with the same size spacers. The picture below will help…

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The Curt Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11465, the Draw-Tite Class I Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver #DT24959, and Draw-Tite Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver #36644 are all within roughly a 1/4inch of ground clearance when installed on your 2018…

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Answer 4

The hidden design of the Curt hitch #C12184 is very appealing and since Draw-Tite actually doesn't have a hidden crosstube design for your 2020 Subaru Crosstrek I definitely recommend going with it over the Draw-Tite #36644. Curt has a great…

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Answer 5

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 6

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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Answer 7

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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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 9

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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Hello Charles, Great question. The only difference between the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" #e25TR, and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C67JR is the…

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Answer 11

Hi Marcy! The etrailer hitch for your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" #e98912 you found. We did an install of this on a 24 Crosstrek and I have that video included.…

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Answer 12

Hello Ted; the difference between the Curt #C13397 and the etrailer #e98848 is the finish. The Curt has a standard glossy finish while the etrailer features a unique matte black finish. Outside of this the two hitches are identical. I prefer the…

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