Mount: etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

[@benismoney]

Just installed on my 2024 Wilderness. I was able to do it by myself but was a bit of a challenge😂 - Helpful hint, on the driver’s side I enlarged the hole closest to the rear because the other one sit right above the exhaust pipe. You cannot get a drill in there. I used a floor jack to help balance the weight of the hitch while lining up the fish wired bolts. Threaded one bolt loosely on each side. After getting those two bolts threaded it’s a piece of cake.

[@renefernandez4965]

I noticed on instructions it say to put spacers on front holes. Now I don't have enough thread. I noticed in video he didn't put them in. Which is it?

[@gerryclark4330]

Hitch clearance should measured to the bottom of the hitch

[@Zozobear731]

I just bought a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness and want the ability for 3500 tow capacity or a hitch rack if I’m not pulling a trailer. I’ve looked on Subaru for parts but I don’t see a Class III trailer hitch. Is this the specific part I need?? I’m so new to car parts and I’m having a hard time finding the right things that I need to install to utilize the car fully!

[@davidbradley6165]

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP, INSTALLED IT YESTERDAY, WHAT IS THE TONGUE AND TOWING WEIGHTS PLEASE

[@etrailer]

The hitch itself has a 3500 lb towing/525 lb tongue weight capacity which will be limited to the actual capacity of the vehicle mentioned in the owner's manual. Per the manual, if you're towing a trailer equipped with brakes, the towing capacity of the Wilderness model is 3500 lb with a 400 lb tongue weight capacity. All other models are limited to 1500 lbs towing/150 lb tongue weight. For trailers without brakes, the towing capacity is reduced to 1000 lbs with a tongue weight capacity of 100 lbs. Hope that helps! www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/etrailer/e98912.html

[@davidbradley6165]

@ much appreciated. Thanks

[@doxielain2231]

Looking forward to doing this tomorrow

[@etrailer]

Great, let us know how it goes! www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/etrailer/e98912.html

[@oleksandrtrapeznikov3430]

Is there a plan to design a hitch that is specific to the 3rd generation Crosstrek? Since this one is from 2nd generation, it doesn’t exactly sits flush with the bumper, which doesn’t look as clean as oem hitch.

[@Jerichojm]

Will this fit 2024 impreza?

[@Tenshiryuken]

Thanks for the video. I find it odd that drilling the access hole is still required for the 2024 Crosstrek. The Outback not only has insertion receptors for the hitch arms into the frame, but also allows for a bumper cut out for more seamless integration.

[@etrailer]

We're glad you liked the video. www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/etrailer/e98912.html

[@davidbradley6165]

DOES THE HITCH COME WITH THE FOUR FISH WIRES?

[@etrailer]

It sure does. All four of them are included with the hitch. You can check out the installation instructions by clicking this link: www.etrailer.com/instructions.aspx?pn=E98912 www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/etrailer/e98912.html

[@motormarc]

I read that the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek has a max tongue capacity of 150lb. Would you still recommend putting up to 525lb on ?

[@etrailer]

No, I wouldn't. Even though the hitch has a higher tongue weight capacity, you'll still need to abide by the capacity of the vehicle if it's less than the capacity of the hitch. Having a hitch with a higher capacity than the vehicle isn't a unique situation. The hitch companies routinely build the hitches to be stronger than they need to be. www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/etrailer/e98912.html

[@shrimpeyedguy4582]

Is there a specific size of step bit required?

[@etrailer]

You'll need to enlarge the hole to 1 inch diameter to get the spacer into the vehicle frame. www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/etrailer/e98912.html

[@vadymsanduliak]

Just got my hitch in the mail and before I get to installing I had a quick question. Do I need to put the extra spacer between the hitch and car in the rear opening same as in previous models (I have the 2024). I noticed in this video you do not put them in.

[@etrailer]

According to the hitch manufacturer, some models of the Crosstrek have frame members that aren't perfectly flat. If your vehicle is like that, you'll use the spacers. If the mounting flange of the hitch sits perfectly flat against the frame members, the spacers aren't needed. www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/etrailer/e98912.html

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

Why did you not install the included shims?

[@etrailer]

The linked install instructions state that the spacers are used 'as necessary'. They're not needed on all Crosstrek model years. Hope that helps! www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/etrailer/e98912.html

[@renefernandez4965]

Do i need to put outer spacers on front holes? My instructions said to do so, now i dont have enough threads on bolts

[@etrailer]

The instructions state to use the spacers 'as necessary'. If the mounting flange of the hitch sits flat against the frame member, the spacers aren't needed. You will also want to make sure that the carriage bolt is correctly seated in the spacer that is fished up into the frame. Be sure that the square shoulder of the bolt is sitting in the square hole of the spacer. You might need to rotate the bolt slightly to get it to drop fully in place. Hope that helps! www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/etrailer/e98912.html

[@renefernandez4965]

@etrailer Oh ok, I'll check to make sure bolts are seated all the way. As far as it seating flat on frame, it doesn't, there's a raised lip that makes it come up, so spacer is needed, but thanks for tip, I'll double check

[@etrailer]

Good deal. Please let us know how it goes!

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

@@renefernandez4965 what year is your Crosstrek?

[@renefernandez4965]

@@DIYManiacJohnP 2024 Wilderness