CURT 13409 Class 3 Trailer Hitch, 2-Inch Receiver, Fits Select Subaru Forester, GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT

Bought this hitch for my wife's 2025 Forester. It fit nicely, although putting a hitch on a Forester is not the easiest task. This is my 2nd hitch, on my 2nd Forester. Quality is excellent, although the hitch I got had a few scuffs on it. I would suggest to Curt to make the rectangle pieces that the carriage bolts fit into in the frame about 1/8 inch more narrow, so they can fit into the slightly larger hole that is not used for bolting, but had to be modified to get those pieces inside the frame. The holes farthest away from the bumper. Other than that... I'd say buy Curt and not Chinese... although I noticed they just raised the price on my Bronco hitch about 11% (ouch), and the Curt electronics seem a bit expensive for what you get.

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.

Trailer Hitch fits well on my 2021 Subaru Forester. Be sure to spend time installing the hitch (about 3 hours), easy does it!

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).

Installed this hitch on my 2023 Subaru Forester with no issues. I don’t suggest someone with little mechanical capabilities attempt it, at least without expecting some serious effort or an experienced assistant. I recall an estimate of one hour for the installation, but being experienced at this type of this work , it took me 1.5 hours. The fit was great as were the instructions. Two tough steps were #1) enlarging two mounting holes from 1/2” to 1-1/8” dia. and # 2) lifting the hitch into place. On the #2 challenge I set up a jack to do the lifting and holding. Everything I need was included and the quality was great. I highly recommended this hitch.

Fit perfectly into my 2020 Subaru Forester. Watched YouTube video and that helped a lot! Very sturdy feeling and seems well built!

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.

The installation on a 2025 Subaru Forester took me less than three hours. No ramps needed. I used the shipping box as a pad to lie on while I worked under the car. I had a step drill bit and tin snips on hand. Use a little soap on the exhaust hangers and they’ll come off with some effort.

Had this on my vehicle for 4 and a half years now. Very functional and durable.

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Super easy install. Found it much easier to remove the muffler rather than drop it and suspend it. Took only a few minutes longer. Very slick method of threading the bolts through, very ingenious engineering.

fits on Forester Limited 2025

Easy install. Excellent fitment. Watch the YouTube video for a super easy and simple install