- Wed Jun 20, 2018 12:32 am
#403749
Anyone here driving a last generation Outback or Forester? I'm trying to find a good way to install a HG rack without compromising the already low approach angle.
These cars have only one tow hook, on the passenger side (https://images.hgmsites.net/lrg/2014-su ... 3551_l.jpg). Not sure if it's a good idea to put 50-60kg vertical load on it (half of 2-3 int. gliders weight plus the rack itself).
I'm also considering buying a base plate for front hitch (typically used for RV towing) to obtain external hardpoints, but that's much more involved and expensive (I'm no mechanic myself). https://www.etrailer.com/Base-Plates/Su ... =201719863
Another option is to get a nudge bar like this: http://www.subaxtreme.com/shop/outback-15-on-nudge-bar/ But those that don't compromise the approach angle attach in the same way as base plates, with all the same problems (+ more expensive)
Yes, I saw pictures of HG racks on older Outbacks and Foresters around here and in google images. They either compromise on the approach angle, or require A LOT of custom fabrication which is more expensive than other solutions I found so far.
So, any advice would be welcome. I'm interested in finding a good way to mount the rack onto the car, the rack itself I can find someone to weld.
These cars have only one tow hook, on the passenger side (https://images.hgmsites.net/lrg/2014-su ... 3551_l.jpg). Not sure if it's a good idea to put 50-60kg vertical load on it (half of 2-3 int. gliders weight plus the rack itself).
I'm also considering buying a base plate for front hitch (typically used for RV towing) to obtain external hardpoints, but that's much more involved and expensive (I'm no mechanic myself). https://www.etrailer.com/Base-Plates/Su ... =201719863
Another option is to get a nudge bar like this: http://www.subaxtreme.com/shop/outback-15-on-nudge-bar/ But those that don't compromise the approach angle attach in the same way as base plates, with all the same problems (+ more expensive)
Yes, I saw pictures of HG racks on older Outbacks and Foresters around here and in google images. They either compromise on the approach angle, or require A LOT of custom fabrication which is more expensive than other solutions I found so far.
So, any advice would be welcome. I'm interested in finding a good way to mount the rack onto the car, the rack itself I can find someone to weld.
—Nikita