2009 Subaru Forester Accessories

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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2009 Subaru Forester

Today on this 2009 Subaru Forester we are going to be installing wiring harness part number 118467. We are at the rear of the vehicle and the port that we are going to need to plug our wiring harness into is located inside the cargo area underneath the floor board over here on the driver side of the vehicle. We are going to need to remove quite a few pieces to gain access to the port. The driver side styrofoam has a few retaining fasteners holding it in to position. To remove those you can either use a flat headed screwdriver or you could use a rivet removal tool. 00:33

Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2009 Subaru Forester

Okay, today on our 2009 Subaru Forester we are going to install part number 118467 from Tow Ready. Okay, the first thing we need to do when we install our wire harness is get down to the spare tire area, so we are going to take off this mat here get it out of our way. Take out the foam s. We will take this out of our way, and we will remove the net. Okay, and then this foam section here also has to come out. :31

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Subaru Forester

Today on our 2009 Subaru Forester, we are going to install part number 13147 from Curt. All right we will go ahead and show you, the hitch mounts up to the body of the vehicle and to get started we are going to have to actually lower the exhaust so we have more working room. All right also what we are going to do is put on a little safety strap, you can use a wire or something, just to control the exhaust so when we take it off the hangers it will not come falling down. All right we are just going to spray them down with some lubricant. And there is one up towards the front of the vehicle we will need to undo also. You are going to do the same two on the passenger side. Now with the exhaust out of the way you get a better view of the frame rail. What we have got to do next is go ahead and remove the rubber plugs here and here. We will just pop out this one here. With that one I think we can just grab a pair of pliers and pull straight down. All right we will do the same thing on the passenger side.

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Subaru Forester

Today on this 2009 Subaru Forester we are going to be installing Draw-Tite hitch part number 75650 and this installation will also apply for Hidden Hitch part number 87493. The first thing we need to do is lower the exhaust down. There are four main hangers and then there is one forward hanger that we need to lower the exhaust off of. 00:20

2009 Subaru Forester Questions and Answers

• Will SuperSpring Coil Inserts Fit on a 2009 Subaru Legacy
  
• If you can provide me with some measurements of your coil springs, I can determine if any of our SuperSprings Coil Inserts will work on your 2009 Subaru Legacy. Unfortunately SuperSprings has not tested any of their coil inserts with your vehicle, but we may be able to find something that will work. If you can send me the overall diameter of your coil spring, the distance between each coil and the diameter of the spring coil, I can see if we have an insert that will work for you. I have atta
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• Replacement Roadmaster Tow Bar Arms #C-001600 and #C-001601 for 2009 Subaru Forester
  
• The driver and passengers side base plate arms you need for your 2009 Subaru Forester are available. You will need Roadmaster part #' C-001600 for the drivers side replacement arm and Roadmaster part# C-001601 for the passenger side replacement arm.
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• Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2009 Subaru Forester
  
• There are trunk mount bike racks that will fit your 2009 Subaru Forester but Yakima does not list the SuperJoe Pro line as a fit. What I recommend is the KingJoe, # Y02620, of the KingJoe Pro, # Y02625. I have included a picture of how the racks will fit on your Forester. If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical mens bike) I recommend bike adapter bar # Y02531. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and provide
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• Removal of the Front Bumper and Grill to Install a Transmission Cooler on a 2009 Subaru Forester
  
• From the research I did it looks like you will need to remove the front grill and bumper to install a transmission cooler like the Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D12906. There will be 16 plastic rivets that will need to be removed. You can use a screwdriver to pop them out. Take your time getting these out so you do not break them. Once the grill and bumper are removed you will have plenty of room to work to install a transmission cooler like the # D12906. I am going t
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• Attaching License Plate to Cargo Carrier
  
• The legalities regarding a cargo carrier obscuring a rear license plate can vary widely by state. Your best bet would be to directly contact the State Police or Department of Transportation in the states in which you will be traveling. The Pilot 20x45 Cargo Carrier, part # CR-114N does not provide a dedicated place to attach a license plate. You could drill two holes through the rear rail in order to bolt the plate in place, or simply use zip-ties to temporarily attach the plate, if needed.
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• Does Covercraft SeatSaver Custom Seat Covers for a 2009 Subaru Forester Include Both Front Covers
  
• The Covercraft SeatSaver Custom Seat Covers, # SS2406PCGY, includes both the driver and passenger side covers. You do not have to purchase a driver and passenger side cover separately. I have also included a link to all of the custom fit seat covers for a 2009 Subaru Forester.
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• Universal Trailer Towing Mirrors for a 2009 Subaru Forester
  
• The K Source Universal Clip-On Extra Large Towing Mirror, # KS3891, works best on a mirror with a more flat back than what is on your 2009 Subaru Forrester. What might work better is mirror # 40375. The little feet can be adjusted to fit the contours of the back of the factory mirror housing. I have included a link to a video review for you.
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• Replacement Yakima Q Tower Rubber Pads for a 2009 Subaru Forester
  
• For the front cross bar you will want a front clip replacement landing pad A part # Y8810084. For the rear you will want the replacement pad E part # Y8810082 that you referenced.
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• Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2009 Subaru Forester and 2011 Subaru WRX
  
• For the 2009 Subaru Forester, you have numerous trunk mount options, see link, including the Passage 3, # TH911XT, that you have referenced. For the 2011 WRX it gets a little more complicated. If that vehicle has a rear spoiler, it is considered a no-fit application. The spoiler will not allow a trunk mount bike rack to be mounted safely on the vehicle. But without a spoiler you can use the same Passage 3 bike rack for it. If you will be carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bi
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• Where Should a Transmission Cooler Be Installed on a 2009 Subaru Forester
  
• The ideal location for a supplemental transmission cooler like # D13502 is directly behind the grille in front of the air conditioning condenser and radiator. I have included a diagram that shows the 3 possible locations. In the picture, space A, in front of the AC condenser, is best because it gets the most air flow. Space B, between the condenser and radiator, is next but you will see a decrease in efficiency. And space C, behind the radiator, is the least efficient so if you have to instal
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• Will the Softride Dura Parallelogram 4 Bike Rack Fit on a 2009 Subaru Forester with 2 Inch Hitch
  
• The Softride Dura Parallelogram 4 Bike Rack, # SR26247, would be a great option to carry bikes on your 2009 Subaru Forester. Our hitch mounted bike racks are not vehicle specific so you could use any hitch mounted bike rack that is compatible with a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver. I have attached installation instructions and a video review of this bike rack for you to check out. If you plan on carrying any womens or childrens bikes with small or angled frames, then I would recommend pick
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• Do Draw-Tite or Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitches Require a Stabilizer Strap on a 2009 Subaru Forester
  
• Curt hitches that cannot be used with weight distribution systems require a stabilization strap, # 18050, for any non-trailer load such as a bike rack or cargo carrier, to be in compliance with the Curt warranty requirements. If you would just be towing a trailer you would not need to use the strap. The Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch trailer hitches (like # 75650) do not require the use of a stabilization strap. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a link to a video showing
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• Wiring Kit Needed for Dinghy Towing a 2009 Subaru Forester Behind a 1992 Monaco Motorhome
  
• To wire your 2009 Subaru Forester for dinghy towing behind a motorhome you will need to install a tow bar wiring diode kit like the Roadmaster 6-Diode Universal Wiring Kit, # 154-792-118158, or use removable towing lights like the E-Z Mount Tow Light Kit, # EZT20B. The Tow Ready Harness, # 118467, and the Curt Mfg. Harness, C56040, are designed to allow you to tow a trailer with your Forester and will not work for flat towing the vehicle because the brake, turn and taillight signals need to c
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• Curt vs. Draw-Tite Hitch for a 2009 Subaru Forester XT
  
• Either the Curt Hitch # 13147 or the Draw-Tite Hitch # 75650 would work very well for you. The main difference between the two is the tube design like you noticed. There is not an advantage to having a round tube over a square tube hitch or vice versa. Some people just prefer the look of one over the other. Check out the picture I attached that shows both hitches installed on a vehicle so you can see which look you prefer. When determining the towing capacity of a setup you must always go wit
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• Comparing the Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 Cargo Box with a SportRack Aero XL Cargo Box
  
• To me the Yakima RocketBox Pro 14, # Y07192, is not only one of Yakimas best boxes, but one of the best boxes that we carry. The reason is because of its shape and features. The box measures 74 inches long by 33 inches wide and despite its size it still has 14 cubic feet of storage space. The RocketBox also features a simple and easy to use mounting system that clamps around the crossbars rather than using u-bolts to mount them like the Aero XL box. I have included links to the installation d
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• Comparing the SportRack Aero XL Cargo Box with Thule and Yakima Cargo Boxes, 2009 Subaru Forester
  
• Basically, it depends on what features you want in a cargo box. The SportRack Aero XL, # A90275, is going to give you all of the basic features of a cargo box. The main difference is going to be the mounting hardware. The Aero XL uses u-bolts, which you can see in the last picture on the product page. The u-bolts are going to be a secure connection, but they take a lot longer to attach to the crossbars on the vehicle roof. Yakima and Thule boxes have a clamping type of mechanism that makes i
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• Availability of Trunk Mount Bike Rack For 2009 Subaru Forester XT Limited With Spoiler
  
• The best way to carry bikes on your 2009 Subaru Forester XT Limited with a spoiler is to use a hitch and a hitch bike rack. Thule, Yakima, and most bike rack manufacturers do not recommend using the trunk mount racks on vehicles with spoilers. According to the manufacturers, the racks are not test fit on spoiler equipped vehicles, and a fit cannot be guaranteed. The top hooks on a trunk bike rack, like the Thule Raceway 2 Bike Rack, part # TH9001, need to hook on to the top of the vehicles
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• Will a Thule Atlantis 2100 Fit on a 2009 Subaru Forester
  
• If you have factory crossbars on your 2009 Subaru Forester then the Thule Atlantis 2100 XT # TH688XT cargo box would fit. If you do not have factory cross bars check out the link I attached that will allow you to select the roof style you have and then will show you all the roof racks available for your vehicle that would allow installation of the # TH668XT. I attached installation instructions for the # TH688XT for you to check out also.
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• Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2009 Subaru Forester
  
• I spoke with my contact at Yakima and found that the King Joe 2, # Y02619, (see photo), and the Quick Back 2 bike rack, # Y02621, are recommended for the 2009 Subaru Forester. She went on to say that the rear hatch will need to be opened to install the clips, but that once the hatch is closed there is plenty of play for the hooks to stay on the hatch lip and the rubber pad will not interfere with the installation. The SuperJoe Pro bike rack, # Y02629, that you mentioned is not recommended for
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• Can a 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch be Installed on a 2005 Ford F-350 with Firestone Air Springs Installed
  
• As long as you have Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Kit, # F2400, or Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Kit, # F2398, you will be able to install a 5th wheel installation kit. If you have a different Firestone kit or one that bolts to the outside of the frame, you will not be able to install a 5th wheel installation kit without removing the suspension enhancements. The Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit, # RP50082-58, will fit your 2005 Ford F-
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• What Do I Need To Pull the RoadMaster Tow Dolly behind my Motorhome
  
• As long as you have hitch at the rear of the vehicle that has towing capacities to tow your vehicle and a drawbar with similar weight capacities that has a 2 inch ball it sounds like you have everything you would need to use a RoadMaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes, part # RM-2000-1. If you do not have a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake controller, part # 90885, that you referenced. Otherwise, if you have a brake controller you would be good to go. I attached instal
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• Will the 6 and 7-Way Trailer Connector Mounting Box Work with the 7-Way Trialer Connector # PK12707
  
• I went out and pulled the 6 and 7-Way Trailer Connector Mounting Box for Round or Square Tube Hitches, item # 18159, and the Pollak Black Plastic, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Socket - Vehicle End, item # PK12707, and put them together to make sure they would work for you. These two items work great together, and I took the opportunity to check the mounting box to see if it will also work with the Tow ready Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole, item # 30717, and the Pollak Metal 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Sock
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• Is a Transmission Cooler Needed to tow an 1800lb Camper with a 2009 Subaru Forester
  
• A transmission cooler is not necessarily mandatory for towing, but you will definitely want to check your owners manual to see if there are any stipulations from Subaru saying a cooler is required. You will sometimes see that the vehicle manufacturer requires a transmission cooler be installed for towing purposes, just to retain the vehicle warranty. The Derale Transmission cooler # D13502 would be a good choice for your 2009 Subaru Forester. It would work well for your application, even
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• Exhaust Has to Be Lowered for Hitch Installation on a 2009 Subaru Forester
  
• Temporary lowering of the exhaust is the first step for installation of Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75650, and for all of the available hitches for the 2009 Subaru Forester. I have included link to the installation instructions and an installation video for this trailer hitch below. If you plan on doing some towing with this hitch, the recommended ball mount is # 2923. You can use hitch ball # 19260 (1-7/8 inch diameter), # 19247 (2 inch diameter), or # 19287 (2-5/16 inch diameter). For traile
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• Does the Fishwire Tool Come with Trailer Hitch # 13147, Will the Holes Rust on 2009 Subaru Forester
  
• The fishwire tool does come with Curt Trailer Hitch, # 13147, for the 2009 Subaru Forester. Corrosion and rust is a possibility and one way to help prevent it from happening is to give the holes a shot of spray paint like you mention. I have included a link to the installation instructions for reference.
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• Compatability of Bike Rack Part # 63120 and Draw-Tite Class 1 Hitch part # 24807
  
• The hitch you have, Draw-Tite part # 24807 is a Class 1 hitch. There are two different classes of 1-1/4 inch hitches, Class 1 and 2. Class 2 drawbars and bike racks will not fit Class 1 hitches. Class 1 hitches have a lower rating than Class 2 and to prevent people from accidentally exceeding capacities the manufacturers make it so that heavier Class 2 accessories are too long to be used in Class 1 hitches. But you can still use Class 1 accessories in Class 2 hitches. The bike rack you were l
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• 7-Way connector for a 2009 Subaru Forester
  
• To get the 7-way connector to the rear of your 2009 Subaru Forester you will need to use the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, item # 118467, and then install the Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole and 4 Pole, item # 37185. When you install the Adapter you will have to wire a 12 volt power wire from the number 4 pole in the 7-Way, to the vehicle battery (see link). Use a 40 amp circuit breaker, item # PK54540, with 10 gauge wire to protect the trailer and vehicle. We offer a Brake Controller 7 and 4 Way
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• Locating Stoplight Wire for 2009 Subaru Forester
  
• The best way to locate the correct wire is to use a circuit tester, such as our part # 40376. Probe each wire while pressing the brake pedal. The circuit that you want to tap into will go hot only when the brake pedal is pressed.
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• Which Trailer Hitch is Safest and Performs Best for a 2009 Subaru Forester
  
• The Curt Curt Class II Hitch, part # 12047 has more attachment points because of its higher weight capacity. It is rated at 3,500lbs while the Draw Tite Class I Hitch, part # 24807 and Hidden Hitch Class I Hitch, part # 60893 are rated for 2,000lbs. Ratings for hitches are subjective. They do have to comply with DOT specs before they can be sold. Each manufacturer is held to the same standard. The big advantage in this case is the Curt being a Class II. There are more accessories available f
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• Rear Fascia Trimming on a 2009 Subara Forester
  
• The 2009 Subaru Forester will not need to have the rear fascia trimmed or cut in order to install a hitch. The hitches designed for your vehicle sit just under the rear fascia. Some vehicles will need to have the rear fascia trimmed in order to install a hitch, but not in this case.
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