Will Trailer Mate Trailer Hitch Receiver TMT47FR Fit The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid

Updated 02/24/2026 | Published 02/21/2026

Question:

Will this fit a 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid? Im only using it for a bike rack.

asked by: Len L

Expert Reply:

Hello Len, thanks for reaching out. You are on the right track. The Trailer Mate Trailer Hitch Receiver # TMT47FR will indeed fit the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid. It has a 300 lb tongue weight capacity so that'll work great for a bike rack and a few bikes. It installs with no drilling or bumper trimming.

What kind of bikes and rack do you have?

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Len L.

2/24/2026

My wife and I have Trek bikes. They are both pretty lite. The only concern I have, is that my Forester is a lease. I know you said no drilling is required, but in the install video the guy does use a drill to enlarge the one hole on both sides to get the bolts in. Is that 100% necessary? The rack I have is the Swagman XTC2 TILT Hitch Mount Bike Rack

Jesse M.

2/24/2026

@LenL Ah yea that's how they get you with the drilling thing. You don't have to drill any NEW holes but the existing holes will need to be enlarged slightly. It is a necessary step. A 1-1/8" hole should do it. This can be done without a drill with a file or even a hammer and chisel. The best way to do it is with a step bit. You are only enlarging it a very slight amount. On some cars the hole actually is the right size you just need to scrape the underbody coating out of the hole.