Is There a Hitch for a 2017 Subaru Forester That Does Not Require Heat Shield To Be Removed
Updated 04/29/2021 | Published 04/27/2021
Question:
Hi E-trailer! I just purchased the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver and I was wondering if there is a different hitch I could purchase and exchange for my 2017 Subaru Forester that does not require removing the heat shield. I worry that it might cause problems for my car down the line in a few years. Thanks for any help you can provide!
asked by: Hannah K
Expert Reply:
The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75876 is a great option for a 2017 Subaru Forester. It does not require the heat shield be permanently removed but it does require trimming. This will be necessary for any hitch installation but there will not be any issues created from doing this.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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