Comparing Draw-Tite and Curt Class III Hitch for a 2017 Subaru Forester

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John; Your firm was recommended by two Subaru groups I recently joined after purchasing my first Subaru. A 2017 Subaru Forester with only 16,000 miles. Both groups on FB : Subaru Enthusiasts and 2014-2018 Subaru Foresters recommended your firm and I can see why. The price is great, the quality is there and if this the personalized customer service you provide, I will become another one of your fans/customer. So I will order the Draw Tite along with the j pin. Is there a hitch that does NOT require any cutting/alteration of the rear bumper area? Also my intent is to initially carry bikes/cargo but am thinking of getting a light trailer to take my 800lb motorcycle. Should I be thinking of getting the wiring now and possibly a ball hitch? If these questions have been addressed on your site, please excuse me and direct me to them. Thank You

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The Draw-Tite # 75876 and the Curt # C13144 are very similar hitches. Both are Class III 2 inch hitches with 3500 lbs. GTW and 525 lbs. TW; making them both excellent options for your Forester.

Check out the links below for some helpful installation videos.

expert reply by: John W

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Carlos V.

8/26/2020

John; Your firm was recommended by two Subaru groups I recently joined after purchasing my first Subaru. A 2017 Subaru Forester with only 16,000 miles. Both groups on FB : Subaru Enthusiasts and 2014-2018 Subaru Foresters recommended your firm and I can see why. The price is great, the quality is there and if this the personalized customer service you provide, I will become another one of your fans/customer. So I will order the Draw Tite along with the j pin. Is there a hitch that does NOT require any cutting/alteration of the rear bumper area? Also my intent is to initially carry bikes/cargo but am thinking of getting a light trailer to take my 800lb motorcycle. Should I be thinking of getting the wiring now and possibly a ball hitch? If these questions have been addressed on your site, please excuse me and direct me to them. Thank You

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John W.

8/26/2020

I am glad to hear that you came to us from recommendations by other customers. I am happy to help with wiring harness and ball mount questions as well. I would get the wiring harness and ball mount installed at the same time just so you are ready to go for pulling the motorcycle trailer. The Curt Wiring Harness part # C56040 is a good fit and should be easy to install. Check out the link below for a video walk through if need be. Ball Mounts can be tricky because they depend on a number of factors like trailer height and weight, towing capacity, and ball configuration. That being said, below is a link to our FAQ on Ball Mounts. Unfortunately, any hitch you buy will require some modification to one part or another under the vehicle. The good news is that the installation guide will walk you through this. Please let me know if you have any further questions, and thank you for your time!

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Answer 1

There are several hitches we offer that require modifying or removing the heat sheild for the exhaust. It has never been an issue for those vehicles that the heat sheild was removed. In a worst case scenario you might feel the floor in that area of…

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Answer 2

For your 2018 Subaru Forester, the Curt hitch that meets your criteria and is a confirmed fit is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C13144 and will work great for a 3 bike rack. For a 3 bike carrier, I recommend going…

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Answer 3

That is an excellent question, and I believe you were referring to the trailer hitches for your 2017 Subaru Outback that have concealed cross tubes, the Curt #C13410 and the Draw-Tite #76227. The Curt and Draw-Tite are both cost-effective and they…

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Answer 4

You could do that if you wish, you'll just want to make sure that the heat shield is NOT sandwiched between the hitch and the chassis of the vehicle at any point. We frequently hear from folks with concerns about the vehicle being harmed because…

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Answer 5

Both the RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack #RKY10004 and the RockyMounts SplitRail LS Bike Rack #RKY11404 would be a great option for your 50lb. E-Mountain bikes. They are going to feature a lot of the same features with a few slight differences. First…

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Answer 6

I can absolutely confirm for you that your 2017 Subaru Forester XT with the Touring trim is compatible with the etrailer hitch you mentioned: - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98839 I verified with the manufacturer for you that this hitch is a fit…

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Answer 7

The differences that you noted between the Draw-Tite trailer hitches #75876 and #76182 for your 2018 Subaru Forester are spot on. Both are custom hitches so no drilling is required (although you may need to enlarge some access holes) and they both…

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Answer 8

I have the perfect hitch that is confirmed for your 2016 Subaru Forester XT With Dual Exhaust! The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13144 has a bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a gloss black powder coat finish that is over a…

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Answer 9

For the Class I and Class II hitches there is greater need for stabilizing strap than for higher class rated hitches, and may sometimes be required. For this product Curt has chosen to carry over that "recommended" statement but it is not…

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