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Curt 2-inch Hitch Receiver/Accessory Mount for bZ4x/Solterra

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enakffej

Discussion Starter · 1 mo ago

Curt is offering a 2" hitch accessory mount for the bZ4x/Solterra: Hitch Accessory Mount, 2" Receiver, Select Subaru Solterra, Toyota BZ4X

Available here for $271.14 (USD): 2023 Toyota BZ4X Trailer Hitch | etrailer.com

This is of interest because Toyobaru's accessory mount is a 1 1/4" receiver, so very limited in the bike racks and accessories it will take. Also, Curt's is rated for 200 lbs. rather than 100 lbs.

Here are installation instructions: trailer.com/instructions.aspx?pn=C92NR

Looks a bit tricky but doable for those of us able to deal with plastic body panels and having patience fishing bolts through small openings.

And here's what it supposedly looks like:

Automotive tail & brake light Tire Wheel Vehicle Automotive lighting

I understand that the factory one requires disabling the foot-opening function of the rear hatch for those of us that have that feature, so not sure if a trip to a dealer is required.

Has anyone installed one of these? Anyone willing to take the plunge and report results to the rest of us?

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R P

· #2 · 1 mo ago

Fantastic! Was hoping Curt would come up with a 2" receiver. I have a rear cargo carrier and a bike rack that use 2" receivers. Locally here U-Haul resells and installs Curt hitches, for less.

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jg.

· #3 · 1 mo ago

Torklift has an EcoHitch on their site as well. Maybe I'll put it in a different thread since this one is specific to Curt.

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Blue Strider

· #4 · 27 d ago

I saw this as well and was going to ask about it. Does anyone know if could interfere with the performance of the vehicle? Could it void the warrenty? We put a 2" reciever on my wife's car for our bike rack, and I would like one my Solterra as well. Any insight would be appreciated.

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JIm_in_PA

· #5 · 26 d ago

enakffej said:
Curt's is rated for 200 lbs. rather than 100 lbs.

The vehicle is still limited to the specification of 100 lbs.

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JIm_in_PA

· #6 · 26 d ago

Blue Strider said:
I saw this as well and was going to ask about it. Does anyone know if could interfere with the performance of the vehicle? Could it void the warrenty? We put a 2" reciever on my wife's car for our bike rack, and I would like one my Solterra as well. Any insight would be appreciated.

There is no "void your warranty" in the US for things like this. That said, if you do something that the company can prove to have created an issue, they can deny a warranty claim for that issue. You can use OEM or third party products as your own decision. You still need to stay within the specifications for things like weight and purpose. For the Soltera, that means you can use the receiver as an accessory mount up to the weight limit they state but you cannot use it for towing a trailer, at least in the US

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Blue Strider

· #7 · 19 d ago

JIm_in_PA said:
There is no "void your warranty" in the US for things like this. That said, if you do something that the company can prove to have created an issue, they can deny a warranty claim for that issue. You can use OEM or third party products as your own decision. You still need to stay within the specifications for things like weight and purpose. For the Soltera, that means you can use the receiver as an accessory mount up to the weight limit they state but you cannot use it for towing a trailer, at least in the US

That sounds good. Thanks. I’m just looking to use it for a bike rack, so it should be under weight.

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John Austin

· #8 · 2 d ago

I ordered my Touring with the "activity" hitch (which is technically good for no activities). Yesterday I hooked up my boat and trailer (total weight approx 2000#, tongue weight perhaps 100#) and took it to a local lake 10 miles away. I had no problems, heard no unsettling sounds and noticed nothing that would suggest strain on the vehicle. I have no plans for any long distance trailering (that's why I kept my Outback-fishing trips to Canada) but Minnesota has numerous lakes just a short drive from home and I'm confident the Solterra will get me there and back without damage.

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Donger703

· #9 · 2 d ago

You're a lot braver than me! My bike rack and two bikes weighed around 85 or so pounds and I was still nervous on the initial outing. One was a road bike so that helped keeping it under the 100 pound "limit". We want to get an ebike in the near future but that would most likely exceed 100 pounds, so a little more hesitant. I was waiting to hear from someone who went above the threshold, and it looks like you went way above it. Keep us updated. I appreciate you pushing the limits.....maybe I will get that ebike afterall.

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R P

· #10 · 1 d ago

John Austin said:
I ordered my Touring with the "activity" hitch (which is technically good for no activities). Yesterday I hooked up my boat and trailer (total weight approx 2000#, tongue weight perhaps 100#) and took it to a local lake 10 miles away. I had no problems, heard no unsettling sounds and noticed nothing that would suggest strain on the vehicle. I have no plans for any long distance trailering (that's why I kept my Outback-fishing trips to Canada) but Minnesota has numerous lakes just a short drive from home and I'm confident the Solterra will get me there and back without damage.

How did you hook up the wiring for the trailer? Was there a connector package available that you used?

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John Austin

· #11 · 1 d ago

R P said:
How did you hook up the wiring for the trailer? Was there a connector package available that you used?

Not possible to hook up wiring, according to my dealer. So, I bought two LED, magnetic, battery powered red lights and attach them to the trailer. I'll only drive relatively short distances and never at night. They are not connected to the car so do not show brake or turn signal - but they do show rear of the trailer. I just hope I don't encounter an irritable law enforcement officer!

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