CURT13409 Class 3 Trailer Hitch, 2-Inch Receiver, Fits Select Subaru Forester, GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT

It's a Curt. That should be all you need to know to convince you to buy it over everyone else.Installation was so easy, it should be illegal. First off, they provide videos here, YouTube and their company website, showing you how to install the hitch. The hardware is simple, straight forward and strong. Next, the fishing wires are absolutely foolproof, making it all but impossible to make a mistake. And since this is the second Curt hitch I've installed, I could tell they made the fishing wires even better! They added big, blunt caps on the end of the wires, so you don't poke your eye out while fiddling around under the vehicle!And really, the fishing wires are what make it so easy. I didn't have anyone to help me install it, so I was laying on the ground, with the hitch on my chest. I threaded the wires through the bolt holes on the hitch, then lifted it into place. The wires guide the hitch, and also keep the bolts from bumping up and getting lost in the frame! That's such a helpful detail!This is a company that LISTENS to their customers! So if you're looking for a quality, strong, durable, fairly-priced, well-thought out hitch for your vehicle, then stop right here and hit the add-to-cart button. And be sure to pick up Curt wiring harness, too! Just like their hitches, they provide detailed videos that show you how to connect and install the wiring harness.

This a top notch hitch. Well built and will serve you well. The online documentation for these are easy to follow with several videos to help. Just follow it 100% to the letter. The only ding is it's not 100% bolt on and this is on Subaru and not on Curt. You will have to make a few holes bigger with a step drill bit and seal the drilled holes with paint or POR-15 like I did. Minor headache but an additional trip to the store if you don't have the tools. I installed this on my 2020 Forester and it took me a morning to do it taking my time with a cup of coffee (or two).

Do not hesitate, this is a great product and fit my 2022 Subaru Forrester perfectly.

Installation was easy, lined right up. Yes, exhaust had to be lowered and shield trimmed. About a 30-45 minute installation. Looks good!

I bought this hitch because this is the one U-Haul installs. Very well made.

This is well made and should hold up for a long time. Longer than we'll probably have this vehicle we put it on. The fit to vehicle is good out of the box, in that everything lines up as it should. Install is not easy, so if you're not kind of handy with tools, I would have a shop install this. It requires you to widen some holes that are already in the car's subframe. Unless you have a jack set up for receiver install, this is a two person job. To anyone with a Forester, I recommend this hitch receiver.

This is a good well built hitch that is mostly hidden once installed. The installation was a bit time consuming and requires some tooling. Removing the muffler is easier than just lowering it, supporting the exhaust and working around it(which is what the directions say). The directions also tell you to use a die grinder to enlarge the holes in the frame. While I have done that in the past a step drill that drills to 1 1/8 inch is much easier, and I suggest painting the bare metal after enlarging the holes to prevent rust;I waited overnight for the paint to dry. The directions state that the hitch covers the rear muffler heat shield bolt and it does but it is still very rigid when mounted. The hitch also covered the forward screw for the drivers underbody panel on my 2024 Forester. I would have drilled an access hole thru the hitch mount if I noticed this before tightening it down. This hitch rated for 3500 lbs and my Forester only tows 1500 so a small hole is no big deal in my opinion. Ultimately I drilled a small hole and used a sheetmetal screw for a replacement fastening point.

Arrived well packed. Strongly Advise You Watch the Curt Installation Video and have both sizes of step drill available before starting. Use the larger size up to 1-1/2" on the frame and the smaller size up to 3/4" on the heat shield. I used my impact wrench to remove the muffler by dis-assembling the rear flange rather than strapping up the exhaust system. You need to put some penetrating oil on the bolts before dis-assembly so you don't snap them off. I found installation very easy but most people will struggle a bit if you don't have the right tools and a little mechanical experience. Use a soapy water solution or WD-40 to lube the muffler mounting blocks or you will really struggle getting them off and on. I did drill the two extra holes in the heat shield and re-installed it. It seems like it should be there, not left off, and it's very little effort to drill with the step drills. The same goes for enlarging the frame holes, very little effort with the right step drill. A regular drill bit will be a lot more work, drill crappy holes, and maybe twist your wrist when it gets caught. I had no problem doing the work without ramps or jacks. A really big person might. The Curt hitch was as easy to install as any other brand of this type will be on a Forester.