What Is The Foam Trim Piece That Has To Be Removed For Installing 76227

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The video shows a trim piece used after cutting, are there recommended components I can buy that work best? My order didn’t come with the trim.

asked by: Bob

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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 bumper to re-install the fascia.

The foam support does not come with the hitch once you go to install the hitch you will see the foam piece already on the bumper from the manufacturer. I have attached a photo from the installation instructions for your reference.

expert reply by: Heather A

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

There is very little difference in bumper clearances between the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #76227 and Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13410 that fit your 2015 Subaru Outback. You aren't going to hit a knee on either, as the face of the hitch…

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Answer 4

The Curt hitch receiver item #C13410 and the Draw-Tite hitch receiver item #76227 are identical hitches in almost every way. They both have the same capacities and installation methods and are hard to identify once they're installed on a Subaru.…

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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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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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