The best trailer hitch setup for a Subaru, Toyota, or other daily-driven crossover is a vehicle-specific Curt hitch matched to your exact model, paired with a plug-in wiring harness made for the same vehicle. This Curt collection covers Class 1 and Class 3 hitches, concealed and sedan fitments, T-Connector wiring, and tow bar base plates, so you can tow a small trailer or carry a bike rack without guessing at universal parts.
A hitch is a structural part, and fitment is everything. Class 1 hitches here use a 1-1/4 inch receiver and suit lighter loads such as bike racks and small cargo carriers on cars like the Honda Civic, Mazda CX-30, and Infiniti Q50, while the Class 3 hitches use a 2 inch receiver for vehicles like the Subaru Ascent, Toyota Sienna, and Mitsubishi Outlander. Check your year and model, because a hitch for one generation rarely fits the next.
Subaru Forester owners can start with the Curt 2020 Subaru Forester Concealed hitch. Subaru Legacy drivers are covered on the electrical side by the Curt Potted T-Conn for Subaru Legacy, and Toyota Highlander owners by the Curt Custom Wiring Harness for the 2020-2021 Toyota Highlander.
Curt is the single brand in this collection, and its range is organized around complete towing systems rather than a lone receiver. Its hitch lines split by class and receiver size, from Class 1 sedan hitches to Class 3 hitches for crossovers and vans. Its wiring lines are just as vehicle-specific: custom harnesses and potted T-Connectors with 4-way flat output appear here for the Toyota Venza and Sienna, Nissan Rogue Sport, Mitsubishi Outlander, and Infiniti Q50, matching the hitch side model by model.
Curt also covers flat towing, with tow bar base plate brackets listed here for the 2012-2014 Honda CR-V. For the truck and SUV side of a build, browse BackRack cab racks, Toyota Tacoma parts, the wider Toyota and Lexus range, and our guide to enhancing a Subaru for off-road use before you load up.
Do I need wiring as well as a hitch?
If you are towing a trailer, yes: the trailer needs working lights, and a vehicle-specific harness or T-Connector provides the 4-way flat output most small trailers use. A hitch alone is enough for a receiver-mounted bike rack or cargo carrier.
What is the difference between Class 1 and Class 3?
The listings here show Class 1 hitches with a 1-1/4 inch receiver for cars and lighter accessories, and Class 3 hitches with a 2 inch receiver for crossovers, vans, and SUVs. Match the class to your vehicle listing and your trailer, and check your year and model before ordering.
How hard is a Curt hitch to install?
Vehicle-specific hitches are designed around the frame and mounting points of one model, which makes installation more straightforward than adapting a universal hitch, but it is still underbody work involving heavy parts. Many owners use a lift and a second pair of hands, or have a shop fit it.
Can I flat-tow with parts from this collection?
The tow bar base plate brackets listed here for the 2012-2014 Honda CR-V are the vehicle-side brackets a flat-towing setup starts from. Confirm the full list of components your tow bar system requires for your vehicle before you travel.
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