BennyNW Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 So I have a 2005 Outback XT LTD and am looking to get a hitch rack. I have a hookup through Thule so I'm looking to get a hitch rack so I can carry 4 bikes. I already have the factory dog gate in the back for my dog and I am really eyeing the Thule Revolver because I can keep the bikes on the rack and still open the trunk (swinging the rack out of the way). Only issue is that this rack only fits a 2" hitch and from the research I am doing it shows that you can only install a 1 1/4" hitch on the 2005 Outback. Anybody out there have some experience with this or any insight? I have a raptor roof rack from my previous Outback, but long term I'm thinking of getting a Thule rooftop box carrier. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilman12 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 They do have 2" hitches for our cars ('05 OBXT). I just ordered one on ebay by hidden hitch I believe. It was only around $215 for the hitch and wire harness shipped. Reality is nothing but a collective hunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Yakima makes a 1 1/4" drawbar adapter for their hitch racks. Was one of the reason I bought one of their racks instead, because it works with the factory hitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Just found this: http://www.trailerhitchesone.com/subaru-legacy-trailer-hitch-from-hidden-hitch.html seems like a good deal, would I need anything else to put this on the car and attach the bike rack? It doesn't say what size the receiver is either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Yakima makes a 1 1/4" drawbar adapter for their hitch racks. Was one of the reason I bought one of their racks instead, because it works with the factory hitch. That's not the issue. You won't be able to carry the weight of four bikes w/ a 1 1/4" hitch. A 2" receiver hitch is necessary to carry 4 bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Just found this: http://www.trailerhitchesone.com/subaru-legacy-trailer-hitch-from-hidden-hitch.html seems like a good deal, would I need anything else to put this on the car and attach the bike rack? It doesn't say what size the receiver is either? Hidden Hitch makes both. Unfortunately, when I bought my car 5 years ago, only 1 1/4" receiver hitches were offered, so that's what I have. IMO, it hangs down too low compared to the factory hitch. (This is less of an issue w/ the higher ground clearance of an OBXT though.) I would buy a 2" receiver hitch if I were in the market now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks, do you know if the one I linked uses a 2" receiver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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