Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Subaru Forester

Updated 10/20/2026 | Published 10/17/2026

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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

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$173.28

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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$200.83

Question:

Im inquiring about a class 3 hitch for a 2022 Subaru Outback. Part C13409 says that the tongue weight is 525lbs. Im wondering if this hitch would safely allow me to haul a dirtbike on the back of my Subaru Forester. My hitch rack weighs 60lbs and my dirtbike weighs right around 240lbs.

asked by: Michael B

Expert Reply:

Hey Michael. To add a hitch to a 2023 Subaru Forester, I recommend the etrailer item # e83ZR. It's built to the same specifications and standards as the Curt item # C13409 but will save you some money and it'll blend in better beneath your rear trim.

The etrailer item # e83ZR and item # C13409 hitches have a 525 lbs weight capacity but that doesn't mean your Forester will when you install a hitch. I looked online and the tongue weight capacity of a 2023 Forester ranges from 150 lbs - 350 lbs so without knowing what specific trim you have, I can't say for certain whether your 300 lbs bike rack and dirt back will work safely.

What specific model is your Subaru Forester and what kind of dirt bike do you have? Feel free to answer this and throw in any other questions you have, where it says Add Comment.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Eli

10/20/2026

I use mine to haul 3 bikes on a 50lb rack. No issues

Jerred H.

10/20/2026

@Eli That's great to hear Eli. Glad our item # e83ZR hitch is working so well with your bike rack.

Alex

10/20/2026

Installed on a 2024 Subaru premium. Been towing a 15ft aluminum boat no issues.

Jerred H.

10/20/2026

@Alex Thanks for coming back and sharing that feedback Alex. Happy to hear our etrailer item # e83ZR hitch is working without issues for you. I appreciate you taking the time to come back an share that with us.

Marcus

10/20/2026

I have towed my Polaris four wheeler on a single axle trailer for a couple hundred miles on several occasions. A combined weight of about 1000 lbs. No problems. I periodically check to make sure the hitch bolts are tight. We also haul a couple of electric bikes on occasion. Works well. Good luck