Does Hitch Opening of Draw Tite # 76227 Stick Out Past Rear Bumper

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Does the hitch stick past the bumper increasing the chance of hitting it when walking by? Also is the cross bar exposed underneath the bumper?

asked by: Shawn

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If a trailer hitch sticks out past the rear bumper of the vehicle it is installed on it you do run the risk of hitting your shin on it as you walk by. The good news is that the Draw Tite hitch part # 76227 sits about flush with the rear bumper so that would not be a problem.

The picture I attached shows what it looks like installed on a similar Outback as your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon. The cross tube of this hitch is not visible below the vehicle. Only the hitch opening.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hi John; I'd definitely get a frame-mounted hitch for your 2017 Subaru Outback to tow a small camper. I'm not aware of a bumper-mounted hitch for your Outback, but if there were one I definitely wouldn't trust it for towing purposes.…

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Answer 2

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer hitch part #76227 requires removing the foam bumper support temporarily for installation. The video does show the installer cutting the plastic fascia and then replacing the foam bumper support that comes with the…

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Answer 3

For your 2015 Subaru Outback with the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver- 2" #76227 I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #118467. This wiring harness will install to your factory wiring…

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Answer 4

When we had the Curt hitch #C13410 installed on a similar 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon as yours we found that from the top of the hitch opening down to the ground measured 15-1/2 inches. Since most trailer that your vehicle would tow would have a…

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Answer 5

For your 2017 Subaru Outback, the Thule Camber 4-Bike Rack #TH9056 is a really nice option and will work perfectly with the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76227. The reason for that is, when we installed this hitch on a 2017 Outback, we…

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Answer 6

The lightest trailer hitch for a 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13410 at around 27 lbs follow by the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76227 at about 30 lbs. I think these are both great options…

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Answer 7

I went out to the warehouse to take the measurements you asked for and found that the hitch measured approximately 2-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the receiver. In terms of the receiver depth of the Draw-Tite #76227…

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Answer 8

It sounds like you did your research here. The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76227 would be a great choice for your 2016 Subaru Outback. From there you are correct, you will need to install a 4-way wiring harness before you can add the…

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Answer 9

For a Class III hitch, I'll typically recommend the Curt product because they do a slightly nicer job on their powder coat finish than Draw-Tite does. Curt offers both a traditionally styled Class III hitch, part #C13206 which would have the…

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Answer 10

The trailer hitch for your Outback that has the highest receiver is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #76227. This will have a measurement of 15-1/4 inches from the ground to the inside top of the…

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Answer 11

For your 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon the best hitch for ground clearance is the Curt #C13410 which fits very tightly to the rear bumper of the vehicle but also doesn't have a crosstube that hangs below the bumper either which helps with ground…

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Answer 12

The foam panel is in the bumper to help support the bumper panel as well as provide a cushion for the cover if there is a minor collision. Without the cushion the cover will tend to break or crack easier as it does not have the support needed. I have…

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