Recommended Ball Mount for a 2024 Subaru Forester Touring - e83ZR
Updated 09/12/2025 | Published 08/29/2025
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Im planning on buying this hitch receiver for my 2024 Subaru Forester Touring to tow a uhaul trailer. They recommend a ball mount height of about 18. Can you recommend a ball mount with appropriate rise/ when used with the receiver on my Forester for this use case?
asked by: Kevin L
Expert Reply:
Great question, Kevin!
The hitch you mentioned, part # e83ZR, sits around 14" off the ground so part # EBMK4EL would be the perfect fit. Along with the ball mount, you will also be getting a ball, hitch pin, and a carrying case.
Also, if you're towing you'll also need to pick up Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56040 so you can plug the trailer in.
What are you going to be towing with your Subaru?
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Gwendolyn Y.
9/12/2025
Hey Kevin, Did the ball mount kit work out for your towing setup with the Forester? I'm curious to know how everything came together, as it could give others confidence when setting up their own towing systems.