Comparing Draw-Tite and Curt Trailer Hitch Receivers For a 2019 Subaru Forester

Updated 03/09/2022 | Published 03/08/2022

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No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket - Short

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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Question:

These two hitches draw tite #76271. and Curt #c13409 look very similar, for my 2019 forester what would be the difference and would either one stick out more past the end of the bumper. Thank You

asked by: Wayne

Expert Reply:

While the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76271 and Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13409 do appear to be very similar they do have some differences.

I see from the installation videos that I have linked below on a 2019 Subaru Forester that the Curt # C13409 measured a 4" from the hitch center pin to the rear edge of the bumper and 15" from the inside top of the receiver tube to the ground. The Draw-Tite # 76271 measured at 5" from the hitch pin center hole to the rear edge of the bumper and 14" from the inside top of the receiver tube to the ground.

I recommend the Curt # C13409 as the better option for your Forester as it has the better ground clearance and will be easier to reach the hitch pin. I also like that on the mounting flanges there are gussets to strengthen the bend in the mounting plate.

The Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118467 will provide you with a 4-way flat wiring connector. This connector will allow you to tow most small trailers and can also be used with Auxiliary Lights # C53201 in the event your hitch mounted accessory impairs the view of your tail lights. The Mounting Brackets # 18144 and # 18140 will allow you to secure the end of the 4-way to the receiver cross tube.