Best Trailer Hitch for Use With a Bike Rack On a 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon

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Hi We just bought a 2019 Subaru Outback and I need to install a trailer hitch. We have the Thule T2 Pro XT hitch mounted bike rack with two bike add on - now I want to make sure I buy the right trailer hitch so that I can fold up the bike rack and not have it hit my bumper. Thanks much

asked by: Geoff E

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The best trailer hitch that is offered for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76227. The reason that this trailer hitch is the best is because it is hidden which means only the receiver tube portion is shown (see photo) therefore you can still have the clean factory like look of your vehicle and it sits the closest to the rear edge of the bumper (2") so you can fold the Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Rack with 2-Bike Add-On part # TH83JV and TH9036XT up without issue.

I have attached an install video for you as well. Please note, this install process will be a bit more in-depth than others but it is well worth it.

expert reply by: Conner L

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I went out to the warehouse so I could physically test the fit of the 4-Way on the Curt T-Connector Wiring Harness #C56245 and the Hopkins Fold-Over Mounting Bracket #HM48595. I found that the 4-Way connector, along with the dust cap, were just a bit…

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Answer 2

The Hopkins Fold-Over Mounting Bracket #HM48595 that you referenced is a universal fit. This means that it will be compatible with most, but not all 4-Way connectors that are out there as design can vary between manufacturers. You can use the…

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All 2-inch hitches we offer for your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon appear on the page I linked for you and these of course include the Draw-Tite #76227. This hitch has a MUCH more involved installation process than other options we offer. This hitch…

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The Hopkins Fold-Over Mounting Bracket #HM48595 is a stand-alone bracket and would not be compatible with other brackets such as Mount Bracket #18140. What you would want to use is bracket #18140 along bracket #18144. You can see how they work…

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That is an excellent choice for a trailer hitch and bike rack for your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon! When we installed the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76227 on a '16 Outback Wagon we found that from the center of the hitch pin hole…

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The best trailer hitch for your 2019 Subaru Outback Limited is the Curt #C13206 because it has the best bumper clearance among hitches that fit your car; this hitch is a fit for both the 2.5i Limited and 3.6R Limited. This Class III, 2" trailer…

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You'll want to ensure your current factory hitch can be removed (it should be bolted on and not welded), and if so, there is a trailer hitch receiver with a concealed crosstube that does fit your 2010 Subaru Outback, which is from Curt. Since you…

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Answer 8

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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In order to use the Thule Apex XT 2 Bike Rack part #TH9024XT on a 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon I must recommend you replace the factory trailer hitch. The factory trailer hitch is notorious for having an extremely shallow hitch pin hole which then…

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The Hopkins Fold-Over Mounting Bracket #HM48595 that you referenced can't work with Curt harnesses like the part #C56040 or the T-One kit part #118467 as it's a bit too small. You'd have to use the Hopkins wiring harness part #HM11143865…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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