Custom Fit 2009 Subaru Forester Accessories

Typical spring deflection is up to 1-1/2 inches when at capacity. The recommended clearance with leaf spring suspension on an unloaded trailer is between 2 - 2-1/2 inches. You should have sufficient clearance with your loaded trailer, as leaf springs…

When aligning the axles on your Trailstar Trailer, I recommend aligning them so that they are square to the trailer's frame. Doing this will maintain the load capacity and structural integrity of the trailer itself. If you were to instead align…

Exhaust melting cargo on a cargo carrier isn't a super common problem, but we are aware that it does happen on occasion. Especially if the cargo carrier is at the same height as the exhaust, relatively close to it, and/or the material in the…

I do have a solution for you, but it does involve the use of a hitch receiver on your RV. If you do not already have one, I have attached a link to our selection of hitch receivers that you can look through. One of the most popular RV hitch receivers…

The angle of the ends of the tie-plates that come with the Shock Kit part #LC281281 are pretty close to 30 degrees from horizontal. The 45 degree angle that is mentioned for the shock would be from horizontal. You would want it to be more than 45…

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

The inside dimension of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13392 is 3-1/4" which you can see in the photo below.

The largest Brophy Camper Scissor Step Assembly we currently have available is the 5-Step #AS25. These are 8-3/4 inch deep and 24 inch wide aluminum camper steps that can expand from 40 inches to 48 inches tall. The mounting bracket and hardware are…

For a trailer hitch receiver for your travel trailer, I recommend the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide #13703. This hitch can be welded for a no-drill application as you stated, or it can be bolted in…

The ends of the U-bolts of the Curt Roof Cargo Basket part #C18115 that you referenced do protrude slightly into the cargo space of the basket. The wing nuts are pretty rounded without any sharp corners so cargo shouldn't get damaged. Also, most…

Curt Class I and II along with some of Curt's Class III hitch receivers such as #13147 do require a stabilizing strap #18050 to satisfy Curt warranty requirements. The strap is to be used with any non-trailer loads such as bike racks and cargo…

The Curt Class III hitch you referenced, part #13147 is indeed a fit for your 2009 Subaru Forester. However, I'd recommend the Hidden Hitch model, part #87493. I make this recommendation because the warranty requirements of the Curt hitch state…