Best Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2015 Subaru Impreza Hatchback

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Im looking at hitch options for a 2015 Subaru Impreza. Ill need a two inch receiver for a bike rack and small trailer. The Impreza has a small punch out in the middle of the bumper to hide hitches. Im wondering if I should use that or get a hitch the mounts below the bumper. Please advise on hitch options. Thank you for your time

asked by: Matt

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We carry one 2 inch trailer hitch receiver to fit your 2015 Subaru Impreza, the EcoHitch, part # 306-X7211. However, it only fits if your vehicle has the knock out panel on the rear bumper.

If your Impreza doesn't have a knock out panel then you're going to need a 1-1/4 inch hitch which I suggest the Draw-Tite Sportframe Class I # DT24959 since you have the hatchback and not a sedan. This way you will not need the support straps like is necessary with the Curt.

An option to use the Draw-Tite Sportframe hitch with your 2 inch bike rack is a hitch adapter, # HTAD. However, using this will decrease the tongue weight of your hitch by 50 percent meaning the hitch will have a tongue weight of 100 lbs. You will also need a 5/8 inch pin for the 2 inch receiver # PC3 and a 1/2 inch pin for the 1-1/4 inch end of the adapter # PC2.

One thing you will need to keep in mind is that a hitch adapter will void the warranty of some bike racks. So you may want to check with the manufacturer of your bike rack first. Another solution to this is to purchase a new bike rack that will work with a 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch. The Kuat Beta # B202-114 is a great two bike rack that fits a 1-1/14 inch hitch. I've attached a video review for you to see.

Also since you mentioned you will be pulling a small trailer you may need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118573 compatible with your Impreza and a Sportframe Drawbar # 3593 to go with the hitch receiver. You will also need a hitch ball, # 19256 is a great option.

I have included two Help Articles on choosing a bike rack and tips for towing a trailer that may be useful to you.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

The dimension you are looking for is 4-3/4 inches.

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Answer 2

Yes, you would want to use an anti-rattle for the 1-1/4 inch portion of the adapter. For that the Hitch part #C11257 would work well. It uses a U-bolt to hold the adapter tight to the hitch tube.

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Answer 3

We have the adapter part #HTAD which fits into a 1-1/4 inch hitch and provides a 2 inch hitch opening. You should note that this adapter cuts the capacity of the hitch it is installed in by 50 percent.

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Answer 4

We do indeed offer the EcoHitch X7212, which we offer as part #EH22RR which is compatible with the 5 door wagon Impreza models with a single exhaust and the knockout panel on the rear bumper face. If you'll be using the hitch for light duty…

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Answer 5

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…

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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 7

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Answer 10

What that means is that the cross section of the hitch that runs side to side is completely out of sight once it's installed onto the vehicle. The hitch you looked at, part #C13065, has a hidden cross tube that you can't see with it…

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Answer 11

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 12

You are correct that both the Curt #C94WR and Draw-Tite #DT22MR you were looking at for your 2022 Hyundai Tuscon are very similar. Both hitches share the same 525lb tongue weight and 3,500lb trailer weight ratings, both share the same hidden…

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