Does Installation of EcoHitch Trailer Hitch in 2019 Subaru Forester Require Removal of Bumper

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2019 Forester Sport. EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2 # 306-X7391 This said that it mounts up behind the bumper, but there is less room on the 19 as was in the 18 I have. Do you have to remove the bumper? Is there a online manual?

asked by: David H

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Installation of the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch # 306-X7391 on a 2019 Subaru Forester will require the removal of the bumper, as you can see by the accompanying photo of the instructions that I added for you.

There is a manual available, which I will direct you to separately.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 5

It sounds like you're referring to the removal of the bumper beam (impact structure) needed for installing the Curt Class III, part #C47HR, on your 2020 Subaru Forester. The EcoHitch Class III, part #306-X7391, will also be replacing the bumper…

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Answer 6

I have a great hitch for your 2022 Subaru Forester and it has a subtle appearance once installed. All you will see is the 2" x 2" receiver. It is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item #C47HR. This hitch installs behind the rear bumper…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

This is a really good question but the higher towing capacities are accurate for the Curt hitch part #C47HR that fits your 2021 Subaru Forester. I confirmed this by checking with Curt just now. At one point the capacity was lower but the current…

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Answer 10

I would be happy to clarify! You are correct that for your 2021 Subaru Forester there are two different Class III trailer hitch receivers available, the Curt #C13409 and the Curt #C47HR. The main difference between these two hitches is the #C13409…

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