Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

In my option this hitch is way too short for my 2022 Outback. When mounted the receiver sits at least 3" under the rear bumper while other receivers I have had on other cars are even with the back of the bumper or even protruding a bit. My fold-up bike rack barely fits. I bought a Curt hitch from etrailers a few years ago for my 2016 Outback and it sits about flush with the back of the bumper. So if you have a 2022 Outback the Curt is probably a much better choice than the Draw-Tite.1312836

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The item # C67JR
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
$289.45 hitch does sit a little closer to the vehicle.

-- Sierra K - 06/20/2022

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Still doesnt fit my vehicle properly

Michael - 10/06/2022

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This hitch (DT73RR) fit perfectly on my 2023 face-lifted Outback Limited. No issues at all. Appreciate that etrailer.com shipped it in a rugged tri-wall box. Arrived in perfect condition. Install was pretty easy. I did use a 1.5” hole saw to allow the heat shield to seat around the hitch bolt. I was also able to use same wiring adapter as called for on the 2022 model.1422697

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This is for packaging and install, have not used it yet. Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Directions were Spartan but clear and easy to follow. Would buy again without hesitation. Removed muffler instead of dropping the exhaust, since I don’t have a tool for the hangars. As another has suggested, it is easier to reverse fish the wire through the holes in the frame and put the hardware on after, rather than trying to find the smaller hole with the loose end. A creeper is nice. Having a crate or something to put the hitch on is really the only way to do this alone, but it’s doable. 2 hours install time, and I’m pretty slow in general.1020848

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After a year, still looks great, paint is holding up, and worked awesome for bike rack all last summer and fall. Would buy again.

Chris - 04/25/2022

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Super easy install. Took 45 min beginning to end. Install tip was i wedged a screwdriver between the exhaust hanger and the hitch to hold it up while installing the nuts. That will make more sence when you're installing it. Clean install look. Didnt even have to jack the car.1362818

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I'll start with the only downside of the product - the shipping.
The packaging is very minimal and there is a very high chance of being damaged in transit. My hitch arrived partially sticking out of the box with paint chipped off.

With that out of the way, everything else about the hitch is great. Installation was easy and very straightforward. The measurements for drilling a hole through the heatshield were not 100% center but that did not affect the quality of the install.

The appearance of the installed hitch looks very clean and, in my opinion, is preferred over the OEM hitch location which would require some cutting of the rear bumper fascia. The hitch is barely visible when standing behind the vehicle. The hitch looks great installed.1331229

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I needed a hitch for my 2022 Subaru Outback to mainly carry a bicycle. The OEM hitch is around $385 with an install price of about the same. That seemed ridiculous to me, and also why doesn't this vehicle come with a hitch?? So I looked into an aftermarket hitch at etrailer because I have purchased from them before, for a Honda CRV, and had a wonderful experience. The quality, fit, install video, and customer service (SHOUTOUT to Pamela E!!)was top notch. And the experience of buying this hitch was the same. etrailer is just a pleasant company to do business with. My main concern with aftermarket was how low would it hang and how clean would it look? After install, which took about 1.5hrs, it looks like it belongs there and hangs just below the exhaust. For $xxx and a little of my time and effort, I'm very happy with it.1291662

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I am happy with my purchase,this is the second tow hitch I purchased from etrailier. I was able to install it by myself in under two hours without having to drill any holes. What a great fit and this after market hitch rates better and has a higher rating than the hitch that Subaru offers for less than half the price! Thank you etrailier1306419

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"Confirmed fit" for our Subaru they say, and had to modify and bend the steel plating to fit the holes on the hitch to the actual hole widths on the car frame. If you look closely at the measurements for where the steel tubing is welded to the steel plating, there is an inconsistent number on either side. I measured front holes and back holes center-to-center and they were different. Looking down on the hitch in the one picture, you can see how what would be the passenger side is bent inward. The corresponding measurement from the edge of the steel plating to the end of the steel tube is greater than it is on the driver's side. Hmm, if only they would have measured between holes before they welded it???? Nope, seems overly logical to double-check a product's final dimensions before selling it for $200+.

This hitch was slapped together and "powder coated" in a hurry. Lots of spots where the powder coating has flaked off, and it hasn't even been used. I have a hard time believing that happened during shipping. Said they'd give me $10 towards paint. How about a better product? I get it, demand is high and inventory low, though that's no excuse for shoddy products and poor craftmanship. I ordered a Curt hitch from etrailer a few months before this one and had ZERO issues. I will not be shopping for a Draw-Tite again.

Be warned, if you are installing this hitch yourself, be prepared to have to put your hitch into a bench vise and bend it till you get the width you need. I ended up having to bend both sides of mine to get another full inch of width. The etrailer representative I spoke with told me that these hitches may need to be flexed to be installed. My response was that might potentially weaken the steel to which then I'm ultimately responsible for, not etrailer and this substandard product. I'm disappointed etrailer; this is a new low for an otherwise reputable company.1193140

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I will have our customer service team reach out to you. It sounds like the side bracket were flexed as you have mentioned. The side brackets are made to flex with the vehicle frame as the vehicle travels the road. They can be flexed out of alignment while in transit to our facility or to you. I have a good FAQ that can assist with a flexed hitch. In regard to the paint I would recommend touching it up with a rust resistant paint that you will then have on hand for regular hitch maintenance.

-- Jenny N - 11/02/2021

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Installation was easy. Take your time. Maybe have a second person. Pro tip for Installation: when putting the hitch on, install the thread wires so that the bolts DO NOT go back onto their holes and not be saved. That way install is way easier. The directions are very very easy and short. I think it took me and a friend 1 hour and we were joking around and taking our time. Took no real brain bytes to do this as long as you have some very basic tools.

(Sorry for the horrible and late night photo of the hitch).1303692

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The hitch is great quality. The install videos are good, but need to be edited to contain the same amount of information. If I had watched the 2nd install video first, it would have saved me a LOT of time. Do not reinstall the heat shield till after you have installed the trailer hitch frame.1111718

Great quality, a year later and it still looks new, no rust, no dings from rocks.

Jeremy - 08/02/2022

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The Hitch Receiver arrived as advertised on time and without damage. Installation of this hitch receiver is generally straight-forward. It is easiest to remove and then reinstall the muffler (2 bolts and 2 hangers) as opposed to pushing it to the side. The hardware kit includes a set of 4 fish wires for locating the hardware into the factory holes in the chassis and they are also helpful in aligning the receiver to the hardware during installation. Trimming to the muffler heat shield amounts to a simple hole, nothing fancy or in any way deleterious. Great product; wife loves having our T2 Bike rack on the back of her Subie now. Total installation time was under 1 hour with beer in-hand most of the way.1360147

Ordered my Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver over the phone. William made the process simple, he was knowledgeable and professional. Explained things to consider during installation. The Hitch was delivered on the date that was promised.1388430

Take your time when installing, The wire harness needs special attention when installing1441965

Marvin ordered the wrong hitch. Fortunately, I discovered this prior to shipping and was able to get the correct hitch ordered. When it arrived, it was packaged poorly, this allowing the hitch to tear large holes in box. There was NO hardware. I called and left two messages for
Marvin, no calls were returned! My husband had to get our own parts to
Make our trip on time. Very disappointed in the Customer Service!1291849

Customer Service will reach out to you.

-- Sierra K - 05/03/2022

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The hitch was exactly as advertised. It was easy to install (we did have it up on a lift, but could have been done without one). And works.

It was shipped quickly, so what more could we ask? We are very happy with it and etrailer.1422655

by: Patrick 06/29/2022

I love our hitch! It was a little tricky to install because I didn’t put the car up on a lift or blocks. I also had to remove the muffler, as I couldn’t reach my arms around to the bolt locations. The directions were very clear and helpful, though. I forget that we have it when not in use b cause it’s so low profile. Would definitely recommend to others!1317434

by: Lloyd08/27/2022

Instructions are good
Installed easily
Used for a bike carrier
Works great!1380902

Put this on my 2022 Subaru Outback Premium. This is a very good hitch and I am happy I bought it. etrailer's install video was clear and was all I used to install it.

A star comes off because the "powder coating" on the hitch was chipped off in a few places. In part, the box it came in from etrailer was insufficient to protect it -- the box was ripped and the hitch had scraped where it protruded through the box, but in a couple other places it was just chipped. That said, this isn't an expensive piece, and it seems very strong and well-made. 4 stars is very, very good. I do recommend it.

I installed it in 90 minutes by myself. I used jack stands and some contortioning to get in place without the much-recommended "second set of hands." I wouldn't recommend my method, but I did it!1306331

Class iii Draw Tite trailer hitch:

This part was quick and easy to order and I received it sooner than expected. My mechanic said the installation was easily accomplished and looks great on my car. I would not hesitate to order from etrailer again!1314740

Hitch fit perfectly. The video on your website shows everything you need to know about the installation.1478720

I ordered the Draw-Tite Max-Frame trailer hitch receiver because it mounts directly to the frame (as opposed to some of the other manufacturers, which require you to remove the bumper for installation). The only reason I gave the product a 4-star review is because it was packaged poorly, and the edges of the hitch had to be repainted. Unfortunately, the box was badly damaged, and the hitch was not protected properly prior to boxing. As a result, a large percentage of the powder coating was scrubbed off. etrailer gave me a partial refund so I could purchase some paint to touch-up the bare spots.1504560

Don't buy if you have the XT, it doesn't have clearance for the exhaust hangars once installed.1394761

You may need to alter the exhaust hangars to allow the hitch to be installed. I reached out to the manufacturer and this will fit the XT models.

-- Jenny N - 09/22/2022

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Tight fit for the install, but good directions and got it in.I have full confidence in your products.1468278

absolute garbage hangs to low and will drag on ground pulling into any driveway, when you call customer service they will tell you too bad no returns if it has been installed1332136

I checked and we do not have another hitch to offer that is going to give more clearance from the bumper to ground.

-- Jenny N - 07/21/2022

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Very easy installation & the etrailer video was very helpful. Rather than lower the muffler & tail pipe by removing the rubber grommets holding them up, I opted to just remove the muffler from the tail pipe (only two bolts) & pull the muffler all the way out (the support grommets require some wrestling) for easy access to the heat shield. I found that using a 1 1/2" spade bit to drill through the aluminium heat shield made for a perfect bolt hole (best to lay the heat shield on a block of scrap wood & bring the bit up to speed before drilling). Since I'm only using the hitch to carry a bicycle rack I did not install wiring for trailer lights.901777

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