Will Installation of Trailer Hitch on 2016 Subaru Forester Allow Moisture Into Frame

Updated 12/10/2018 | Published 12/08/2018

Question:

2016 Subaru Forester Hitch - Is there a possibility that moisture can get into the car frame after installation of the Draw-tite hitch or any other hitch for that matter?

asked by: Don B

Expert Reply:

I suppose it is possible a small amount of moisture could somehow make its way into the frame during the installation of Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 76182 on a 2016 Subaru Forester, but it should not be a concern. If some moisture did make its way upwards into the small holes in the accompanying photo it would be small drops.

I imagine you are worried about rust but adding a hitch to your Subaru is not going to be the cause of any corrosion in your car's frame.

I have added a link to the installation of hitch # 76182 on a Forester for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S