Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2019 Subaru Outback with Bike Rack

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I have a 2019 Subaru Outback that I would like to add a hitch to. I will use the Yakima Hangover 4 most of the time with this hitch. What hitch do you recommend? thank you,

asked by: Mackay S

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Expert Reply:

There are really two main types of trailer hitches for a 2019 Subaru Outback, visible like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98847 and hidden like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e42TR. The visible hitch means you can see the cross tube under the bumper and the hidden means you can't. That said, there is a benefit to the visible as you don't have to pull the bumper off so it's much easier to install. If you're handy, the hidden option is what I recommend since you have to look at the hitch every day and only install it once. That said, they will both work great with a bike rack of your choosing.

I have attached a photo below for comparison as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2019 Subaru Outback with Bike Rack
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Answer 1

Thanks for the nice words, and on a scale of 1-10, the installation difficulty on your 2019 Subaru Outback is rated a 10 for the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e42TR. This is somewhat subjective, of course, and we have it as a higher rating…

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Answer 2

The Curt #C13410 and Draw-tite #76227 are very similar in design and both have the same weight ratings of 600lbs tongue weight and 4,000lbs of trailer weight. I do like that Draw-Tite does add the additional plate of steel in between the hangers that…

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Answer 3

Hi Deon, No, the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e42TR would not include the trailer wire harness. If you can tell me what the year/make/model of your vehicle is I'd be happy to confirm what would fit.

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Answer 4

The trailer hitch with the best receiver depth, or bumper clearance, for your 2019 Subaru Outback is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch #76227 which is about 2 inches from the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper. This is an inch more clearance than the…

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Answer 5

Hey Sidney, the etrailer hitch part #e42TR fits behind the rear impact bar and does not replace it. How come you are wanting to upgrade to a 2 inch hitch?

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Answer 6

The best hitch for your 2018 Subaru Outback is going to be the etrailer Hitch item #e42TR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 400 lbs maximum tongue…

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Answer 7

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Answer 8

I recommend the Curt Class III Receiver Hitch for the 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon part #C13410 which is going to give you about 500 lbs more towing capacity then the other hitch options. The EcoHitch part #306-X7601 is a nice alloy construction so it…

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Answer 9

The information I have says the #306-X7162 has a ground clearance measurement of 10-1/2". The Curt #C13410 has approximately 12" to 12-1/2" of clearance when measured to the bottom of the receiver. I'm not 100% sure how accurate…

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Answer 10

Hey Ken, with no bikes loaded onto the Kuat Transfer part #KU84FR you would be able to tilt the rack down and then open the rear hatch. If you had a bike loaded on the inside track you wouldn't be able to open it fully though but it would open to…

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Answer 11

For your 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon the best hitch for ground clearance is the Curt #C13410 which fits very tightly to the rear bumper of the vehicle but also doesn't have a crosstube that hangs below the bumper either which helps with ground…

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Answer 12

Hey Karston, the best hitch solution for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon would be the Curt hitch part #C13410 as it has great towing capacities, has best ground clearance, and only minimally modifies the rear fascia. For trailer wiring you'd then…

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