Curt VS Draw-Tite Hidden Cross Tube Trailer Hitch Receivers For a 2018 Subaru Outback

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Looking for a hitch for my 2018 Subaru Outback. I just got the Hollywood Rack SportRider SE2. Any big differences between the Curt and the Draw Tite? Thanks!

asked by: Matt

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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 will help give the 2" receiver additional strength.

I do recommend installing the 4-Way # C56040 when you install the receiver. This will be much easier to route outside your vehicle when you have the bumper cover removed so you do not have to run it outside the rear door when it is needed.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Matt

4/15/2024

Is there a difference in the ground clearance between the Curt and the Draw Tite?

Bud M.

4/16/2024

@Matt They are going to be virtually identical on the ground clearance. We have installed both of these on several different years and we always ended up getting around 13" of ground clearance for both.

Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

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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Answer 3

Hello Timothy, good question. As far as installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13410 on a 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon, that middle bolt hole SHOULD be centered right where the receiver goes. As long as this is the case, you will want to do the…

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Answer 4

The Class II Curt Hitch #C12136 and Class II Draw-Tite Hitch #36493 for your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon are very similar, but every Class I and Class II and some Class III Curt Hitches require stabilizing straps to be used when towing non trailer…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

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 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

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 9

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 10

The Flint Hill Goods Cargo Carrier #FHG49ZR is designed to be used with the threaded hitch pin that it comes with, so a standard, non-threaded hitch pin won't work. The threaded pin is used as an ant-rattle mechanism. If you're looking for a…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

Both the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75673 and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13206 will require drilling to install on your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon. It is only a 1-1/8" access hole though so it is pretty minimal. The reason…

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