Are Stabilizing Straps Needed for 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon Trailer Hitch with Removable Receiver
Question:
Do either of these two hitches with removable receivers require the use of a stabilizer strap with non-trailered loads like a Kuat NV bike rack? DrawTite Hidden Hitch DT38GR Stealth 391SUOB15
asked by: Todd
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Draw-Tite Hidden Hitch and Stealth Hitches fits for your 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon will allow you to carry the Kuat NV 2.0 bike rack WITHOUT a stabilizing strap.
Draw-Tite Hidden Hitch - # DT38GR
Stealth Hitches - # 391SUOB15
Kuat NV 2.0 - # NV22G
I recommend using the Draw-Tite Hidden Hitch because I like the way the receiver connects to the crossbeam better, plus if you ever want to tow in the future you can use a standard ball mount as opposed to getting the specialty ball mount from Stealth Hitches which may or may not end up being the right height anyways.
Products Referenced in This Question
Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- 350 lbs TW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Completely Hidden
- Stealth Hitches
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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Completely Hidden
- Hidden Hitch
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