Will etrailer Class 3 Hitch e83ZR Fit 2025 Subaru Forester Touring Hybrid?

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Looking at a trailer hitch for a 2025 Subaru Forrester. Part e83ZR. Is this still compatible if its the Touring Hybrid? Battery instead of spare tire in trunk. Thanks in advance! L. Cohen

asked by: Lawrence L

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Hello Lawrence, thanks for reaching out! Yes! The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e83ZR will indeed be compatible with your 2025 Subaru Forester Touring Hybrid. This hitch actually fits all models of the 2025 Forester.

What do you plan to use the hitch for? Towing a trailer - or a bike rack?

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Lawrence C.

11/5/2025

Jessie Thanks for your answer. We'll mostly be using with a Thule bike rack that has a down size adaptor. A very rare light weight trash trailer use. that needs the 2". We're waiting until we pick up the car and will likely be adding roof cross bars to the order. Thanks again Larry Cohen

Jesse M.

11/6/2025

@LawrenceC That's awesome, Larry. Thanks for sharing! I can definitely help with the roof rack too. Does your Forester have any factory installed rails on the roof? If so, are they flush with the roof? Or raised up off the roof? Or is it a naked roof? Let me know and I am happy to make a recommendation.

Larry

11/6/2025

Hi Jesse Please note that I got the spelling of your name correct. The car (we pick it up tomorrow) will have the fancy, factory installed flush mounted racks. They want $600 plus for the cross bars! Thanks Larry

Answer 1

The main difference between these three hitches is going to be the looks and install time. EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #306-X7391. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C13409.…

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Answer 2

Hey Jeff, the Curt hitch part #C77MJ and the TowSmart part #TS42VR are both really great hitches. They are similar enough in design that I wouldn't say one or the other is more hidden. Now if you wanted something totally hidden we have the Oris…

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Answer 3

The etrailer #e83ZR, Curt #C13409, and Draw-Tite #76271 are all incredibly similar and have the same capacity. In fact, the etrailer hitch and the Curt are exactly the same with the exception of the finish. The etrailer hitch has a matte black powder…

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Answer 4

Hey Craig. The etrailer Hitch item #e83ZR has been confirmed to fit the hybrid model of the 2025 Subaru Forester. This custom fit class III hitch has a 2" receiver so it will give you the most capacity for towing a trailer or hauling an…

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Answer 5

Hello Wes, Great question! The only hitch that we have that will not interfere with the sensor at all for the 2025 Subaru Forester is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #306-X7391. If you go to the product…

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Answer 6

Hey Nelson, welcome back and congrats on your new SUV! We get our information directly from Curt and their item #C13409 and item #C47HR hitches fit all models of the 2025 Subaru Forester including the hybrids. This is why we don't list a hybrid…

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Answer 7

Hello Steve, thanks for reaching out. The hitches we offer for the 2025 Subaru Forester like the etrailer #e83ZR do not require deactivation of the handsfree liftgate sensor. The hitch receiver does sit near the sensor, but the sensor should still…

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Answer 8

The heat shield actually has to be permanently removed to install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e83ZR on your 2024 Subaru Forester.

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Answer 9

Hi Stephanie! Great question and you’re totally right to ask, because most hitches for the 2024 RAV4 do require a bit of bumper trimming. That includes the Oris Detachable Hitch #TS66VR, since it uses a hidden design that needs a hole cut in the…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 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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