Ground Clearance on a 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon with an EcoHitch

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I am interested in the EcoHitch, because Im not really too hip on the design of the other aftermarket ones and the OEM version doesnt come in with 2inch versions. Ive read the answer to the ground clearance for the 2018 Subaru Outback, but I want to verify that the ground clearance would be the same for the 2010 Subaru Outback. My only hesitation in the EcoHitch is the ground clearance when transitioning from a surface of one slope to another of a significantly greater slope. My particular situation is that I have steep driveway that meets the sidewalk and subsequently the street where the street and sidewalk are fairly level but the rest of the driveway is an abrupt angle at around 30 to 40-degrees or so. The clearance between the corner of the bottom of the rear bumper and the sidewalk when all four wheels are on the driveway ramp thus the rear bumper at its lowest point is a little less than 6. The exhaust tips obviously clear it and that protrudes lower than the bumper, but its also a few inches closer to the axles that goes the same for the mufflers. So, I cant base clearance on how the EcoHitch is in line with the mufflers and/or exhaust tip since it ends closer to the lower corner of the rear bumper. So, based on the head-math it looks like the EcoHitch may squeeze through if I dont drive into my driveway aggressively. Installation of any rack or whatever, would obviously be done when Im on the street and not while in the garage, because no rack system would clear that angle. Im sure there are others who have had this issue, but I havent seen anything on the QandA that addresses it specifically. Thanks.

asked by: John

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I cannot verify that the ride height will be the same between a 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon and a 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon but I can tell you that the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7162 has a ground clearance measurement of 10-1/2" which is taken from the ground to the bottom of the trailer hitch receiver. The 2" trailer hitch we have that offers the most ground clearance is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13390 which measures around 12" from the the ground to the bottom of the trailer hitch receiver.

Since ground clearance seems to be a concern for you, I recommend using a skid wheel like part # UF48-979020 as this is going to prevent the trailer hitch from scraping the pavement.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The information I have says the #306-X7162 has a ground clearance measurement of 10-1/2". The Curt #C13410 has approximately 12" to 12-1/2" of clearance when measured to the bottom of the receiver. I'm not 100% sure how accurate…

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Answer 2

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13410 and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76227 is the manufacturer. They install the same way and offer the same weight capacities. Between the two there is no…

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Answer 3

The Curt hitch receiver item #C13410 and the Draw-Tite hitch receiver item #76227 are identical hitches in almost every way. They both have the same capacities and installation methods and are hard to identify once they're installed on a Subaru.…

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Answer 4

The least visible trailer hitch for your 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon is the Ecohitch part #306-X7162 reason being that only the hitch tube opening hangs down below the bumper. The rest of the hitches will have the entire crosstube visible.

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Answer 5

The Curt Class III hitch part #C13410 is the best option for your 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon for carrying a bike rack or towing a trailer. It has more towing capacity than your vehicle will need, is made in the USA, and is mostly hidden which looks…

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Answer 6

The best hitch for your 2018 Subaru Outback is going to be the etrailer Hitch item #e42TR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 400 lbs maximum tongue…

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Answer 7

Draw-Tite and Curt are 2 of the leading brands when it comes to towing products so a lot of their hitches look pretty similar since they are in competition with each other. When it comes to the Draw-Tite #76227 and the Curt #C13410 I recommend going…

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Answer 8

There is very little difference in bumper clearances between the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #76227 and Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13410 that fit your 2015 Subaru Outback. You aren't going to hit a knee on either, as the face of the hitch…

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Answer 9

Welcome back! Happy to hear you like the hitch. Since the crosstube on the Curt Hitch item #C13410 is hidden behind the rear bumper and plastic underbody trim you will need to use the Curt Easy Mount Bracket for 7-Way Trailer Connectors item #C58000.…

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Answer 10

Minus packaging, the Draw-Tite #75673 Class III trailer hitch weighs about 32 lbs, and is a confirmed fit for your 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon. You might consider the less expensive Curt #C13410 Class IIl as well. The Curt hitch features a concealed…

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Answer 11

It's possible that you've got a bad connection on the tail light/running light circuit, but I recommend that you begin by using a multimeter like the #PT89ZR to see what the output voltage on the circuit is at the plug. It sounds like you…

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Answer 12

Are you sure about the 165/80-13 tire size? I don't show that as a currently available tire size, could you have meant a 185/80-13? In any event, a 175/80-13 tire measures 24 inches tall x 6.9 inches wide which would be slightly shorter at about…

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