Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2017 Subaru Forester Video

For max tongue weight you will need to stay under the least rated component so even though the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98839 has a 525 lb tongue weight rating, I looked in the online owner's manual for your 2017 Subaru Forester XT and…

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2018 Subaru Forester is the Draw Tite hitch part #76182. I recommend this hitch because it has the best towing capacities, has a 2 inch opening which is the size most accessories are made for, and it has a…

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…

There are several hitches we offer that require modifying or removing the heat sheild for the exhaust. It has never been an issue for those vehicles that the heat sheild was removed. In a worst case scenario you might feel the floor in that area of…

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76182 weighs right at 35 pounds. The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch # 306-X7216 is just a tad heavier at 37.5 pounds. Both hitches are confirmed to fit your 2018 Subaru Forester and feature a similar…

For the Draw-Tite hitch #76182 we have not yet had a local customer bring in their 2018 Forester for an install so in order to give you the installed height dimension I went to our warehouse and took a measurement of this hitch. The hitch bolts to…

In order to choose the correct ball mount you will need to measure from the ground to the top of the inside edge on the vehicle's receiver tube opening and then compare that to the distance from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on the…

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #CU64FR and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76182 will have a concealed look therefore only the receiver tube opening will be shown once installed. In regards to the heat shield, this must be…

I suppose it is possible a small amount of moisture could somehow make its way into the frame during the installation of Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch #76182 on a 2016 Subaru Forester, but it should not be a concern. If some moisture did make its way…

I have added a link to a video of the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch #76182 being installed on a 2018 Subaru Forester for you to check out, and as you can see by the video - as well as the photo of the underside of the hitch which is on the…

You'll need a couple things for this. For a hitch, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III, part #76182. This hitch installs with no drilling or trimming required. If you look around on the internet, you'll see a lot of people are really happy…

I can absolutely confirm for you that your 2017 Subaru Forester XT with the Touring trim is compatible with the etrailer hitch you mentioned: - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98839 I verified with the manufacturer for you that this hitch is a fit…