Troubleshooting Fit of Curt Hitch C12270

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The product did not fit as said would

asked by: Icis M

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What vehicle do you have and does it seem like it's totally the wrong design or maybe some of the bolt holes don't line up properly?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

8/7/2025

Hey, did you find out if it was the design or the bolt holes that caused the issue with the trailer hitch receiver? I'm curious because understanding your experience can help others facing similar challenges.

Matthew H.

10/22/2025

@JamesonC I have a 1996 Subaru Outback wagon (bg platform), and this hitch is advertised as being compatible, but is it really? Pictures for this hitch on the website show it mounted on a 2000-2004 Outback (bh platform). Is there any way I can help to confirm fitment to bring closure to this question?

Jameson C.

10/22/2025

@MatthewH It is not listed as a fit for a 1996 Subaru Outback Wagon. Sorry for the confusion on that.

Matthew H.

10/23/2025

@JamesonC The Legacy Wagon and the Legacy Outback unibodies are identical.

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Answer 1

I'll give you all of the customer advice we've had to help you find the connector to install the Tow Ready Harness part #118461. The first one I believe is the most likely solution. The wiring harness was a simple plug in, by the left…

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Answer 2

Hey Jim, thanks for reaching out! The only hitch we have to fit a 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon is the Curt #C12270 which is a Class II hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver. The wording on your title can be confusing so I'm adding a dimensional…

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Answer 3

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 4

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 5

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 6

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 7

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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Answer 8

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 9

Hey Tim welcome back! Your ARH15AACBL2 GE AC unit has the old 410a refrigerant in it so the GE Appliances item #GE64FR you were looking at isn't going to work as a replacement. The EPA mandated R32 refrigerant has been used in all new AC's…

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Answer 10

Hey Adrian! The higher capacity for the B&W #BW47BR and Curt #C77MJ comes from the construction. The B&W hitch weighs 45 lbs and then the Curt and Trailer Mate #TMT54FR both weigh 32 lbs. The Trailer Mate does sit just a tad higher compared…

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Answer 11

Though the Curt # C13409 and Draw-Tite #76271 are nearly identical to each other, there are a few subtle differences. First being where they sit once installed. The will both have the exact same height of 14-1/2 inches, but the Draw-Tite #76271 will…

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Answer 12

Hey David, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ will indeed fit the 2027 Kia Telluride. This hitch is still in the pre-order phase, but it is being going to fit both the 2026 and 2027 Telluride. Right now, we are…

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