Hitch Extension that Could be Used with EcoHitch for 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

Updated 06/15/2020 | Published 06/12/2020

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Trailer Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 8" Long

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EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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Question:

Hello, is there a hitch tube extension for the Eco Hitch Invis? I had one installed for my 2016 Subaru Crosstrek to pair with a Rigd Supply UltraSwing Multi-Fit Tire Carrier, but the tube doesn’t go in far enough to allow me to enter the first hitch pin hole. The tube to the ultraswing stops/hits my muffler as well as my bumper. Thank you

asked by: David

Expert Reply:

The best solution we'd have for a hitch extender would be the etrailer part # e88YR which would give you an additional 8 inches of extension past the hitch. Whether or not that would clear the bumper opening for the EcoHitch # 306-X7203 you have is harder to know. These are the dimensions that you will need to check:

Overall length: 12-1/2"
Distance between hitch pin holes (center to center): 8"
Distance from receiver end to center of nearest pin hole: 2"
Distance from accessory end to center of nearest pin hole: 2-1/2"
Distance from center of hitch pin hole to solid receiver end: 3-3/4"

Keep in mind that hitch extenders cut the capacity of the hitch they are installed in by 50 percent.

expert reply by: Jameson C