Will Installation of EcoHitch Stealth on 2025 Crosstrek Require Enlarging Holes in Frame

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Will the mounting hardware bolts, nuts, washers, mounting blocks, etc fit through the holes in the frame of a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Limited without need to drill out the holes to enlarge them?

asked by: Marc F

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Hey Marc! You will not have to drill out or enlarge the holes on your 2025 Crosstrek to install the EcoHitch Stealth # EH57CR. If you take a look at our installation video below you will see Kevin had no issues getting the hardware in using the existing holes in the frame as they are.

What are you using the hitch for?

expert reply by: Robin H

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EcoHitch Stealth
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Marc F.

9/20/2025

I will use the hitch primarily for a bike rack for my two ebikes and also some occasional light trailer use. Thank you!

Robin H.

9/21/2025

@MarcF happy to help! Make sure you pick up trailer wiring # C59236 as well if you will be towing.

Answer 1

Hey Jerit, congrats on the new car. We've got a couple of hitches that fit the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness. The etrailer Trailer Hitch item #e98912 is going to be the most affordable option. This custom fit class III hitch has a 2"…

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Answer 2

Hey Dean! Those are two different part numbers that fit different vehicles. The description is identical so I understand the confusion. I actually think there is an error in our fitguide, and both parts were tied to the 2026 Crosstrek so I'll…

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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

Hello David, great question. So, there is a chance that you will have to enlarge the access holes for the both the etrailer #e98912 hitch and the EcoHitch #306-X7365. Both hitches come with the same size spacers. The picture below will help…

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Answer 5

I wish we could help but we don't have an online version of the ecohitch instructions we can share. This does come with them but EcoHitch is very protective about their intellectual property so they don't do digital versions. With that said…

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Answer 6

Hey Rick, yes the EcoHitch Stealth hitch part #EH57CR that you referenced does fit your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness edition. This is a really great option to carry a bike rack. There's no trimming of the bumper required nor does the exhaust…

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Answer 7

The best hitch for a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is the etrailer item #e98912. 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 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 525 lbs…

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Answer 8

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 9

Hello Mike, thanks for reaching out. We do offer a few different hitches for the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, the Curt #C22MJ, the Draw-Tite #76209 and the EcoHitch #EH57CR. All 3 of these hitches place the receiver in virtually the same position beneath…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

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 12

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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