Trailer Hitch Receiver Recommendation and Trailer Wiring for 2019 Subaru WRX

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I am looking to do a bit of very light towing with my 2019 Subaru WRX so I am looking for the recommended trailer hitch and wiring for this?

asked by: Sammy E

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To tow a light trailer with your 2019 Subaru WRX I think the best overall option is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24968 because it gives you the best overall value for your vehicle. This hitch has a 1-1/4 inch receiver and a 2,000 lb towing capacity with a 200 lb tongue weight capacity. Even though it has a visible crosstube, the Draw-Tite still has plenty of ground clearance (10-1/2 inches to the top of the receiver) for trailer towing, and is a much easier install than the EcoHitch# 306-X7257 (not to mention much less expensive). I have added a link to a video install of the Draw-Tite # 24968 on a 2019 WRX for you to take a look at.

For trailer wiring with this hitch you will need the Curt Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56259 along with the Draw-Tite Drawbar # 3593 and - depending on the size of your trailer coupler - either 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # 19256 or 2" Hitch Ball # 19258.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The best hitch option for your 2018 Subaru WRX is the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7257. This is because it has a completely hidden look and fits in the factory cutout of your rear bumper for a factory look. The 2 inch receiver…

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Answer 2

I went out to our warehouse to take a look at the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7257 that you referenced and I measured a distance of only around 1-1/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the receiver.…

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Answer 3

I would be happy to help! The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #24968 you were looking at for your 2018 Subaru WRX will measure 2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the most outward edge of the bumper. Since the Thule T2 Classic 2 Bike…

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Both Class I and Class II trailer hitches have the same 1-1/4 inch receiever opening, however a Class II hitch will have higher towing and tongue weight capacities. The primary issue with using a Class II accessory in a Class I hitch is that many…

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The reason you can't use a class II bike rack like the Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes #Y96FR on class I trailer hitches is because most hitch manufacturers design their class I hitches to not accept class II accessories so that the…

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The EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7257 weighs about 30 lbs. The good thing is the weight of the hitch itself does not count towards any weight capacities of your vehicle because it is attached to the frame. I have attached an…

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Answer 7

The tab on the inside of the trailer hitch receiver for your 2008 Nissan Altima is meant to ensure that the user only uses Class I rated accessories in the hitch. As you can see in the attached photo. This is more of a safety precaution as Class I…

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Answer 8

Congrats on your new bike rack! While both Class I and Class II hitches have the same 1 1/4 inch opening, they have different towing and weight capacities. Manufacturers sometimes build a stopper inside the Class I hitch receiver to prevent Class II…

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Answer 9

Although that would make things easier you really do need to route the power wire that comes with the Curt T-Connector #C56259 up to the battery on your 2012 Subaru Impreza. This wiring kit is designed to function independently of the OEM wiring on…

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Answer 10

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 11

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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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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