Is The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e83ZR Able To Fit A 1-1/4" Shank Bike Rack

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Does the trailer hitch able to fit a 1.25inch bike rack?

asked by: Mike G

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The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e83ZR is designed with a 2" receiver tube so you would just need to use a reducer sleeve # e63YR in order to haul your bike rack with a 1-1/4" shank.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

Yes, the etrailer hitch part #e83ZR is a fit for your 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness and would not require any additional steps to install.

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Answer 2

No, we do not. The only affordable way to use the 1-1/4" Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack item #TH23JV in a 2" receiver is to use a reducer like the the Brophy item #HT02. This hitch reducer will not lower your vehicles tongue weight capacity but…

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Answer 3

Ball mounts like the Curt #C45100 are available in various lengths. This one happens to be 13-inches long, longer than some. Longer ball mounts are needed, for example, in cases of a truck having a slide in camper in the bed, or when using a…

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Yes, we carry the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" #C12100 which is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Subaru Forester. I do however recommend going with a 2" option like the #e98839 though so that you can tow a wider…

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Answer 5

Using a small hitch extender like the Curt #C45791 for your Thule Apex 5 Bike Rack will indeed resolve the shallow hitch pin issue you have for the trailer hitch on your 2003 Honda Pilot. The potential issue though with this or any similar adapter is…

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Drilling a hole in your hitch receiver will void your manufacturer's warranty if something were ever to go wrong with it. For that reason, I think the best solution to use an anti-rattle hitch pin that won't require any drilling, like the…

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Answer 7

The heat shield actually has to be permanently removed to install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e83ZR on your 2024 Subaru Forester.

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

Hey Lawrence, thanks for reaching out. The Curt T-Connector #C56040 is correct for the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid. The factory harness plug should be in the rear cargo area behind the driver side access panel. If you remove the trunk floor covering…

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Answer 10

Hello Wes, Great question! The only hitch that we have that will not interfere with the sensor at all for the 2025 Subaru Forester is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #306-X7391. If you go to the product…

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Answer 11

Hello Tom, Congrats on the new 2025 Subaru Wilderness! What is your favorite new feature? I went ahead and reached out to the Subaru OEM parts website and was able to confirm that the same hitch will work for the both the 2025 Forester and the…

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Hi Chris! The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" #e83ZR will indeed fit your 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness edition. This will bolt right on, though there is an underbody panel that will need to…

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