I was thinking about ordering this for my new 2015 Subaru Forester in conjunction with a Curt tow hitch with a 1.25 receiver...any known problems w/fit?
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This is a really great rack and it comes with an addapter that allows it to fit large or small receivers.
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It should according to the Curt website. My Forester is the 2.5i Limited which is the same body.
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Link to Curt on line and plug in your year, model, etc. They will show you the hitches that fit. Very satisfied with their products and fast service.
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It should fit any tow hitch system (I think they are pretty universal in receiver size). As far as the wobble, it is not to be left on the car, but only when it is being used. As far as that goes, it is solid.
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I am unsure. I don't believe Subaru made any changes to their Forester transmission from 1998 to 2006 in the US versions with a 2.5L. With that in mind, the mating point on the engine (block) itself should be the same no matter the Liter size of the engine but I can't definitively say that is the case for all international variants.
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I mounted a superwinch 8500 lb on mine. I'm pretty sure they use the same bolt pattern! I'd call curt to be safe. I have a receiver hitch on the front of my F250 and it is awesome to handle the winch due to its cradle design. Good lick
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It fit on my 2014 forester XT but I have to remove both exhaust mufflers and heat shields first before installing the hitch. Should not be a problem on brand new car.
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Leslie:The hitch fit like it was factory installed. Not difficult to install at all. I would recommend buying a reamer to clean the threads. It was about $ 17.00, but made the installation much easier. Good luck
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Check at www.curtmfg.com, find their tech support phone number. I don't think Curt has a 2.5" receiver. Also check the web for a Reese brand hitch, I know they have some 2.5" Class V receivers, you'll have to check for your truck.
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It depends on what schedule (thickness) your receiver hitch is. On my 2012 tundra the locking bolt was to short.
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I have a 2007 subaru forester, and they fit with some modification. They are a little deep, and the power window was hitting the speaker magnet, so I had to use a 1/2 inch adaptor to increase the clearance. I also put some foam around the edge between the speaker and door to create a good seal.
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The bike rack I received works with 1.25" and 2" hitches. It has an adapter to make it fit the larger 2" receiver. The adapter came installed on the rack. You take the adapter off if you only have 1.25" receiver. I do believe a Class 1 hitch is a 1.25", so if that is correct, you should be fine. Just make sure you have a 1.25" or 2" before you purchase, because if your receiver is not one of those two sizes, it won't work. Hope this helps. Happy riding! P.S. I love this rack. Great value for the dollar and when you screw down the bolt, it keeps everything from swaying and wobbling. Also, make sure you have a 19MM wrench or socket laying around for the anti sway bolt, as you will need it. The bike rack I received works with 1.25" and 2" hitches. It has an adapter to make it fit the larger 2" receiver. The adapter came installed on the rack. You take the adapter off if you only have 1.25" receiver. I do believe a Class 1 hitch is a 1.25", so if that is correct, you should be fine. Just make sure you have a 1.25" or 2" before you purchase, because if your receiver is not one of those two sizes, it won't work. Hope this helps. Happy riding! P.S. I love this rack. Great value for the dollar and when you screw down the bolt, it keeps everything... » Read More The bike rack I received works with 1.25" and 2" hitches. It has an adapter to make it fit the larger 2" receiver. The adapter came installed on the rack. You take the adapter off if you only have 1.25" receiver. I do believe a Class 1 hitch is a 1.25", so if that is correct, you should be fine. Just make sure you have a 1.25" or 2" before you purchase, because if your receiver is not one of those two sizes, it won't work. Hope this helps. Happy riding! P.S. I love this rack. Great value for the dollar and when you screw down the bolt, it keeps everything from swaying and wobbling. Also, make sure you have a 19MM wrench or socket laying around for the anti sway bolt, as you will need it. « Show Less
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Well, I googled it and it looks like you have a 2" hitch from what I can see so it will. You could make a call to a dealer to confirm.
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Yes. This was an awesome fit for our 2015 Forester. I know we do not have Turbo in our vehicle and I believe it's a 2.5. We basically use ours for two things, a multi bike rack carrier and trailer hook up. Good luck. Husband stated easy installation as well. Hope this helps.
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This hitch should fit yout set up as it sounds like it is a newer model. Unless it is an older model that has a 12mm hitch you should be fine. We have an older tandem that has a 12mm hitch and we just needed to get the hitch adapter to fit it with the newer model mount. Hope this is helpful
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Hi Hannah, I don't know but when I've had questions about my Forester, I asked Subaru Superstore's online store. They answer my questions very quickly and seem to know all the answers :)
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As long as you have a tow hitch (2"), you should be fine. If not (a 1.25") then you'll probabaly need to get an adapter kit, if they exist to increase. The problem is that I believe the T&C; tow package comes with a Class II hitch which is typically 1.25".