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

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 2

The Curt #C13410 and Draw-tite #76227 are very similar in design and both have the same weight ratings of 600lbs tongue weight and 4,000lbs of trailer weight. I do like that Draw-Tite does add the additional plate of steel in between the hangers that…

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Answer 3

You are definitely on the right track with your research and findings. If your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon is listed for 200 lbs TW then even if you use a trailer hitch with a higher TW capacity, like the Draw-Tite #76227 with a 600 lb TW, you are…

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Answer 4

The Curt Easy Mount Bracket for 4- or 5-Way Flat and 6- or 7-Way Trailer Connectors - 2" Hitch #C58000 is a great option for you and won't interfere with your J-Pin #63201. This mount fits the collar of the hitch snugly so it will not…

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Answer 5

The EcoHitch Trailer Hitch #306-X7601 and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch #76227 are very good choices for your 2019 Subaru Outback and would be my top options as well. The one thing EcoHitch normally has going for it is that is usually the only option for a…

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Answer 6

The Draw Tite hitch part #76227 has the better ground clearance than the #75673 for your 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon. It hugs tighter to the rear bumper but more importantly only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper which makes a bigger…

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Answer 7

For your 2016 Subaru Outback I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76227. This style of hitch is going to provide the cleanest look because the cross bar sits behind the bumper which also allows for a bit more ground clearance…

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Answer 8

For a wider range of compatibility of accessories and greater overall stability, I recommend going with a 2" Class III hitch on your 2015 Subaru Outback. If you want a hitch with an easier installation, I recommend Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver -…

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Answer 9

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 10

We do indeed have a nice selection of Class III trailer hitches available that are confirmed to fit your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon. The primary difference between the hitch models is their physical appearance and how they will actually mount to the…

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Answer 11

For your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon the Draw Tite hitch part #76227 is superior over all of the other hitches available. It has a 2 inch opening which is the most popular hitch size (more accessories are made to fit it), and has higher capacities at…

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Answer 12

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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