Trailer Hitch

[Mike]

Hello All,

I want to install a class II hitch on my 01 Forester. Dealer wants
almost $100 more for an OEM hitch as apposed to other hitches I've
looked into like Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch... not to mention
additional $$$ for the install.

For anyone who has a non-OEM hitch, which one did you go with and how
do you like the finish/install. Any problems with wiring or any other
aspect of the installation? What was the installation like - how
long, difficulty, any special tools, one/two person job...?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[StephenH]

Hello All,

I want to install a class II hitch on my 01 Forester.  Dealer wants
almost $100 more for an OEM hitch as apposed to other hitches I've
looked into like Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch... not to mention
additional $$$ for the install.

For anyone who has a non-OEM hitch, which one did you go with and how
do you like the finish/install.  Any problems with wiring or any other
aspect of the installation?  What was the installation like - how
long, difficulty, any special tools, one/two person job...?

Thanks,
Mike

Working at a subie dealership, I know they are expensive. But I also
know the subie hitch fits. the stock exhaust system will not hit. all
of the support parts will be installed. and best of all, when it gives
you a noise, the dealership has to fix it. On the other hand, go hit
junkyards up for a used oem hitch assy....

 

[1 Lucky Texan]

Hello All,

I want to install a class II hitch on my 01 Forester.  Dealer wants
almost $100 more for an OEM hitch as apposed to other hitches I've
looked into like Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch... not to mention
additional $$$ for the install.

For anyone who has a non-OEM hitch, which one did you go with and how
do you like the finish/install.  Any problems with wiring or any other
aspect of the installation?  What was the installation like - how
long, difficulty, any special tools, one/two person job...?

Thanks,
Mike

You could try to get your local dealer to match an on-line price from
www.subarugenuineparts.com (email Jamie there) or other online price.
In addition to junkyards, I have bought 2-3 accessories for my 2 soobs
off of ebay.

good luck!

Carl
1 Lucky Texan