Class III Trailer Hitch for 2016 Subaru Outback that Does Not Require Drilling

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Hopefully my last question - what about a OEM looking wiring harness bracket for the 4 pin connector?

asked by: Jennifer T

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I do have a 2 inch hitch that is a no-drill installation for your 2016 Subaru Outback. It is the Curt # C13410. These hitches are getting very popular with Subaru owners. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.

Although the instructions for Class III trailer hitches such as # 75673 for your 2016 Subaru Outback state that an access hole will need to be drilled it is possible to avoid that if you can access the inside of the frame another way. In this case it means that the rear fascia would have to come off and the bumper beam so that you can access the ends of the frame rails which are open at the ends. You could then fishwire in the hardware without having to drill access holes.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Jennifer

2/11/2018

I noticed this kit doesn’t include wiring. Can you recommend me a 4 pin wiring harness that will work with my 2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R?

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Michael H.

2/12/2018

For a 4-Way flat wiring harness that will fit your 2016 Subaru Outback you can use Tekonsha harness # 118467. Installation is straight forward and I have linked a video showing an example installation for you. For towing, customers who purchased the 2 inch Eco Hitch frequently also purchased Curt ball mount, # C45036. This comes with a 2 inch ball already installed on the ball mount. If you need more options we have etrailler ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

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Jennifer

2/26/2018

Hopefully my last question - what about a OEM looking wiring harness bracket for the 4 pin connector?

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Michael H.

2/26/2018

No worries. You can ask as many questions as you want! You can add a mounting bracket for a 4-Way trailer wiring harness using brackets # 18144 and # 18140 together. However, the way the wiring harnesses for your Outback are made they will stow inside the vehicle when not in use. If you want to run the 4-Way to the exterior of the vehicle and to a mounting bracket you would need to locate a grommet in the bottom of the cargo area through which you can route the 4-Way end of the harness. If there isn't a grommet you would have to drill a hole. Either way once you were down it would need to be sealed up with silicone such as # 0160297.

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Hi John; I'd definitely get a frame-mounted hitch for your 2017 Subaru Outback to tow a small camper. I'm not aware of a bumper-mounted hitch for your Outback, but if there were one I definitely wouldn't trust it for towing purposes.…

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Answer 3

I would be happy to help you and make a recommendation based on fitment. First of all you won't have to drill into anything to mount your 7-way vehicle connector. All you will need is the Curt Easy Mount Bracket item #C58000. This bolts directly…

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Answer 4

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Answer 5

The Curt hitch receiver item #C13410 and the Draw-Tite hitch receiver item #76227 are identical hitches in almost every way. They both have the same capacities and installation methods and are hard to identify once they're installed on a Subaru.…

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Answer 6

When it comes to capacity, installation procedure and appearance once installed you can pretty much toss a coin to choose between the Curt #C13410 or the Draw-Tite #76227, they are that similar. This being said, I'd always choose the Curt because…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 12

Hey Isaiah, thanks for reaching out! I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 2025 Subaru Crosstrek simply because it has a matte black finish that offers a better look and protection over the glossy black finish we see on the other…

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