Okay, got my first Subaru, a 2014 forester and had a 2" Curt hitch put on to haul our bikes around. Got an idea after I saw someone try to park waaaaay too close.
I went to Amazon and bought a Tow Ready 63058 Pintle Hook Receiver Mount AFTER calling the manufacture for a few dimensions.
I inverted it and it fit perfect to protect the bumper - it weighs a lot though.
Would keep the bike rack on but I hate hearing it rattle and seeing it in the reverse camera.
Side benefit, it will keep them thinking . . . what the heck does he tow with that Pintle mount . . .
I went to Amazon and bought a Tow Ready 63058 Pintle Hook Receiver Mount AFTER calling the manufacture for a few dimensions.
I inverted it and it fit perfect to protect the bumper - it weighs a lot though.
Would keep the bike rack on but I hate hearing it rattle and seeing it in the reverse camera.
Side benefit, it will keep them thinking . . . what the heck does he tow with that Pintle mount . . .