Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For Carrying Hollywood Racks Bike Rack Behind 2018 Subaru Outback

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Which hitch would you recommend for this rack to be used on a 2018 Subaru Outback?

asked by: Matt

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I recommend installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13410 on your 2018 Subaru Outback. This receiver will fit with the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Bike Rack # HR1450Z and provide you enough clearance both when folded and unfolded. This bike rack measures 5" from the center of the hitch pin to the closest part of the rack when folded up and 7-1/2" when unfolded. The Curt measures 3" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the rear edge of the bumper when we installed it on a similar 2018 Outback in our facility.

I do recommend installing the 4-Way # C56040 when you install the receiver. This will allow you to connect to most small trailers and it also will allow you to add Auxiliary Lights # C53201. These lights are typically needed as the bikes can impair the view of your tail lights to other drivers.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

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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For your 2016 Subaru Outback wagon I really like the Curt #C13410 as it has great towing capacities and is mostly hidden since only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper. This does have a slightly longer install than the options that bolt to…

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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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Hey Adrian, you are on the right track for a hitch for your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon. I would recommend the Curt part #C13410 as it has plenty of towing capacity, is mostly hidden, and the advantage it has over the Draw Tite is that we just have…

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Hey David, the Curt hitch part #C13410 is a great option for a hitch for your 2015 Subaru Outback. It is mostly hidden so its easier on the eyes, install is no problem for a mechanic, and it would work great for a bike rack for an e-bike like you are…

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The Curt hitch receiver item #C13410 and the Draw-Tite hitch receiver item #76227 are identical hitches in almost every way. They both have the same capacities and installation methods and are hard to identify once they're installed on a Subaru.…

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Draw-Tite and Curt are 2 of the leading brands when it comes to towing products so a lot of their hitches look pretty similar since they are in competition with each other. When it comes to the Draw-Tite #76227 and the Curt #C13410 I recommend going…

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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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Hi John; I'd definitely get a frame-mounted hitch for your 2017 Subaru Outback to tow a small camper. I'm not aware of a bumper-mounted hitch for your Outback, but if there were one I definitely wouldn't trust it for towing purposes.…

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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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We installed the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13410 on a 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon and we found that from the top of the hitch opening down to the ground measured 15". Since your trailer has a coupler height that sits at 15-1/2", I recommend…

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Answer 12

Of the hitches that fit your 2018 Subaru Outback that you mentioned none of them would put more stress on the frame of the vehicle than the other. The Curt you mentioned part #C13410 is a really great option that I would recommend highly. I attached…

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