Clearance From Spare Tire Well to Crossbar on Draw-Tite Hitch For 2022 Subaru Outback
Updated 12/22/2025 | Published 10/04/2024
Question:
I have a 2022 outback Wilderness, what is the clearance from the spare tire well to the crossbar tube for DT73RR?
asked by: Chito R
Expert Reply:
Hi Chito,
While we haven't taken that exact measurement, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT73RR does sit very close to the spare tire well on a 2022 Subaru Outback. It's designed as such in order to be up close to the bumper for ground clearance, and after having a look at some photos and videos, I think you'll be at about 1/2 inch of clearance from the well to the tube.
I have added a link below to a video for you showing an install on a '22 Outback of the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT73RR.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Jameson C.
12/22/2025
Hey Chito, did that 1/2 inch of clearance between the Draw-Tite hitch and the spare tire well work out on your Outback? Knowing how it fit could help others looking at the same setup.