Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

by: Jon07/02/2018

I'll start off and say that this product looks and feels five star, but I'm docking it one because the installation docs and video are very mismatched and conflictive. The one-page paper installation doc was barely applicable, while the video was much, much better. Use it! Pulling out the few pieces of the car necessary to gain access to the OEM plug was relatively easy. Where things got messy was where to actually put the "control" block for this thing. The video shows a self-adhesive backing which was not present. There are included zip-ties but no really good place to use them. I didn't want to leave it loose in there to become yet another rattle in the car, so I ended up securing it with that foil tape used for duct-work. It seems to have done the trick. Routing the cable was easy, and I dropped it under the spare tire and through a grommet, resealing it with silicone when I was done. I'd have loved to see some kind of cable management included for under the car and around the hitch, rather than the four independent wires being just ad-hoc wrapped around things. Electrical testing worked flawlessly, and all outputs were signaling correctly. 529224

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by: Kwame M.07/16/2015

This harness replaced a Draw-Tite one that failed after about 4 years of occasional use. I'm hoping this one, with revised circuitry, lasts longer. It was trivial to install, as it has the correct pin connector for my Forester. In contrast to the previous harness, it has a dust cover and a 10 amp fuse. It worked fine on a 200+ mile drive (including the load for a camera I use for a rearview in my travel trailer). 212343

This harness still works perfectly. Like others who bought it, I keep the wiring inside my forester when not in use, rather than mounting the external portion of the connector to the receiver hitch.

Kwame M - 07/18/2016

by: Erik K.06/13/2015

Plugged it in, i have lights!! My 02 Forester came with a harness, but when i plugged it into my trailer there were no lights on the right side. I emailed George, got some very helpful diagnostic help, and determined the old harness was faulty. Ordered the new one, plugged it in, viola...good as new :) cant say enough good things about etrailer.com, but i will add that EVERY online business should operate this way. 203142

Hello, and thanks for following up after the 1st year has elapsed.Product still works great. Etrailer has a customer for life in me, I remain impressed with my experience there :

Erik K - 07/08/2016

by: Steve J05/07/2015

Having already purchased two trailer hitches several years ago for my Tribeca and Forester to support our bike racks, it was natural to return to such a superb company to purchase a wiring harness connector and lighting kit for our new utility trailer. I had cursorily enquired at the local auto parts store what I would pay for those two items and the clerk cheerfully told me he could have the products shipped to the store within two weeks for $90.00 including shipping. When I told him e-trailer would have it to my house in three days for only $68.00 including shipping, he just shrugged his shoulders and closed out of his catalog screen. True to their word, e-trailer had the two parts to my house in three days, and this weekend I will begin the clean up of the utter destruction in our woods caused by a hellacious Maine winter. 110 inches of snow caused more damage than we have seen in years. Thanks, e-trailer, for providing us with such quality service for our Subarus and our new(used) utility trailer 191270

by: Drew Peregrim02/08/2014

So far everything worked out. Shipment took 3 days instead of 2, but was happy as many packages were delayed longer because of the storm. Thank you for getting it out the same day as I ordered. Installation went well and was just as your video described. Will test it this afternoon when I pick up the trailer. Even in 10 deg F weather, the installation went very easy. Good thing, finger tips were cold! 116065

Worked out great. used it about 5 times so far. Easy to use, and easy to install.

Drew P - 02/20/2015

by: Mr. Awesomesox04/30/2014

Product, shipping, website, return policy all were perfect. Will for sure use this site in the future. Only reason i didn't give it full excellent review was because I found my hitch cheaper two on 2 other sites. That being said those sites didn't have the amount of reviews etrailer did which further explained the ease of install by customers....and gave me that desired warm and fuzzy feeling when ordering from the World Wide Web :) Wiring installation instructions complete with pictures made me feel like superman with a phd. Well done etrailer. Well done. 128229

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by: Rod08/12/2017

2008 Outback Wires are good quality. Instructions could be a lot better. "remove left and center black plastic, after locating wire..." The words "wire connector located just forward of left tail light assembly would of been better than all of the instructions given. The plastic on the side goes from the tailgate past the back seat and you don;t need to remove it. You only have to remove a screw in the corner but I had no idea which panel it was behind, center or left towards the front back or middle. Step 2 for outback refers to fig A but mine looks nothing like it, mine looks like fig C. They also say Tools needed : phillips screw driver. That's it. And step 2 they talk about using a pry tool. The kit also includes a grounding electrical connector, a electrical splice fitting and a self tapping sheet metal screw with no reference as to what to do with them. Spending ten minutes to write some instructions would make this about perfect. 419638

I use this frequently and have had no problems with it.

rodney a - 08/12/2018

by: John Y.08/19/2014

Product arrived on time and was very easy to install. My hook up was right where "etrailer" said it would be and the video made it as simple as plug and play. I hooked it up the day I received it and within 17 minutes I was loading my trailer with deer stands and heading to the woods. The product was perfect in function, price and ease of install. Will definitely use "etrailer" again. Thank you, John 147546

Still working like new.

John Y - 08/19/2015

by: Mark M.12/18/2013

The wiring harness/trailer plug worked great, no problems except for the installation instructions. I had to look elsewhere for instruction on how to get to my particular vehicle's built-in plug. The included instructions were not wrong, just too vague. A link to a website with more specific instructions would have been nice. Delivery was quick. 110409

It works perfectly, no problems at all.

Mark M - 12/18/2014

by: William G04/06/2013

Very easy to install. When checking with volt meter, I was surprised to see a base voltage present at the plug between the individual connections and the ground. Still, the trailer is functioning as it should. 74591

After years of individual wire splicing connections for trailers, I am still amazed how easy this was and that it works so well. I think of this every time I connect it up to use.

William G - 04/09/2014

by: Stan S.08/13/2013

Great product. This took under 5 minutes to install. The Forester 2006 had the electrical connector under the floor tray on the passenger side at the very rear under the taillight hidden by a plastic flap. Lift up flap, plug in, then snug the hardware into the side well. You can run the wire and trailer connector through the 1" hole at the rear of the wheel well capped by a large rubber plug so the wire disappears under the spare. 94920

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by: John B.07/14/2013

Plugged right in and worked perfect first time. Minor inconvenience was that the directions had the location reversed from the right side to the left side but the location info was accurate enough to see where the plug was. 89464

Product works as planned, no issues whatsoever.

John B - 07/14/2014

by: Mark12/13/2017

I got kind of excited when I saw the packages by the door when I got home. I thought well I'll just do it tomorrow. But I had to go out and see how hard the harness was to hookup. I'm going to make a video of it tomorrow because it was so unbelievably easy my mind was blown! I didn't even have to use as a Phillips head screwdriver I didn't have to use any tools whatsoever. I just lifted the lid to the spare tire shined my flashlight over into the corner of the passenger side and Wallah there it was! Plugged it right in everything is great tomorrow I will put on the hitch. I think it was in your first email to me when you were getting ready to ship it that you asked for a video of it so I'm going to do my best. You have no selfie stick carrying guy here. LOL 459869

by: Mike D.05/20/2013

Installed this on my 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon. Just plugs right in, works great. For the 98 Legacy Outback Wagon the connector is located in the back trunk, driver side inside the small (about 5x5inch) access panel directly in front of the tail lights. This panel pries off easily. You might want to mount the module under the panel that is to the left of the spare tire panel. To remove this panel you must remove the trim around the hold down loops. The connector can easily be fished up to the connector, the module can sit under the removed panel (I carved out some of the Styrofoam support) then fish the flat connector out the rubber plug at the bottom right side of the spare tire well (cut a slit, stretch and work flat connector out) 81164

by: Bill S.04/09/2014

Box arrived with a couple holes torn and hitch hanging out one corner, but l accepted it hoping for the best. Installed hitch and wiring harness by myself in about 2 hours from start to finish... probably could have done it faster with help, starting the bolts was frustrating but doable nonetheless. Product seems well made, no complaints there. Dealing with Etrailer has been a good experience so far and will most likely be a returning customer. Attached pic of hitch hiding under bumper, just how l like it! 124424

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by: Dennis M06/09/2016

The product works but it is always drawing power. I need to unplug it from the cars wiring harness when I do not have a trailer attached. (the plug connecting the "circuit box" to the cars wiring harness.) At night when the car is parked (completely turned off) and a trailer hooked up to the wiring, you can see the tail lights glowing with a faint light. This should not happen. This is a replacement harness for one that I left plugged into the car all the time. It stopped working unexpectedly and I had to order a replacement. The circuit box had swelled probably by 10% to 15% in size. It happened after warranty so I paid for it hoping that it was a fluke. I would not order this product again. 259312

by: Kent R12/18/2016

Shipped on time as advertised and complete. Instructions were well written and accurate for hitch itself, but missing a couple steps for the electrical connector kit, (as for taking apart the car trim) so took some time to figure out. (The instructions were from the manufacturer and not etrailer.com itself). Connector worked fine on installation.The fit of the hitch was very precise, so precise that at first I thought it wasn't the right model. But I persevered, and it did fit. The close and precise fit is appreciated, it should help eliminate possible looseness, rattling, and weakness. This is my third Curt hitch from etrailer.com on 3 different cars. I would definitely buy from them again. 326869

These are not the first Curt products I ordered from Etrailer. After a year, I have no complaints about the products, and certainly none about Etrailer. I find the Curt products well designed in form, fit, and durability, and etrailer a fast and efficient way to order them.

Kent R - 12/27/2017

by: tom01/25/2015

could not be any easier. Took less than five minutes start to finish. 171160

Works great and no problems at all

tom - 01/25/2016

by: Carl L.06/24/2015

Easy to install, and best of all, it works perfectly! 206874

It is working great. I am very please with it.

Carl L - 06/23/2016

by: ds08/17/2013

Works for my 1999 Subaru forester and my hall master trailer. 95581

Works well. No problems.

ds - 02/19/2015

by: Dennis L.06/24/2014

This is the second time I have ordered form this company and I have had good success both times. Each time, the order was received and shipped within a day or two and delivery was within the expected window. By today's standard, that in itself is a miracle. Good job guys !!! The order this time was a 4 way flat wiring harness for my car to pull a trailer. Installation was a snap as described, and the harness tested good in all tests. I can't ask for more than that. I will certainly purchase from this company again. -- dennis 137409

by: leonard f.09/26/2016

Perfect fit, installation time: 5 minutes ! Great product, great fast service. Honest, on my 2001 Subaru forester it was so ez I could do it in about 2 minutes now that I know how. I did it first time in 5, because the instructions were specific and it fit perfect. You could do it in a minute if you didn't bother to properly secure wiring and power unit. This will allow me to transport my Honda scooters again, back in action, ha ha ! Thanks for fast ,direct to my door, delivery too! VERY SATISFIED !! 300008

by: Brian K04/22/2015

I was so happy with this product that I started getting angry. Why you ask- because U-Haul tried to scare my wife into getting them to put in a wire harness for $100+. When I pulled back the floor tray and saw the wire harness just sitting there waiting for I get nervous- nothing can be That Easy. It was!!! This is a great product and e-trailer was great about keeping me in the loop about delivery. Very Happy and will use e-trailer again. 187311

by: Walter H.06/03/2014

Excellent, I purchased both harness and wiring kit for my 1999 Subaru wagon and from the time I placed my order my product was shipped timely, easy to assembly, which allowed me to be on the road in no time! Although all Subaru car's vary regarding model and year, the technicians were competent and answer all of my questions in laymen s language that made my experience with E trailer a great experience! Thanks Guys, Walt Atlanta, Ga. 133936

by: Kevin S07/09/2017

Easy to install on a 2008 Tribeca. I mounted it below the tire jack. Good, fit and took less than 10 min to install. PS - Customer service on my order was great; I was concerned my package would not arrive on time with two day shipping after the July 4th weekend and George J from Etrailer looked into it for me and offered to cover the additional shipping cost if it didn't arrive on time. I will do business with this etrailer in the future. 403572

by: Geoff06/25/2013

I have a 203 Suberu Forester and the stock trailer lighting system stopped working. I purchased the 4 pole Curt T connector and harness to fix the problem. It took about 15 minutes to install. Most of the time was spent trying to unsnap the Subaru side panel. Once that was done it was a breeze to instal the harness. I really like the product and the good follow up from etrailer. I will buy from here again. I highly recomend this product. 86145

by: Dennis B.01/17/2017

Complete kit,easy installation. The wiring harness connected directly to the auxiliary wiring found in the left rear inside pockect of our 08 subaru Outback. All lights on our 2 trailers worked the very first time . We've had this kit for a little over a year, With zero problems. Many thanks to Curt for quality product. Also many thanks to etrailer.com (Laurae) for their fast friendly service. 333252

Its a great product. Still performs flawless after thousands of trailer hookups.

dennis r - 01/17/2018

by: Jeff P.07/09/2015

Product showed on the expected delivery date. The installation directions were not quite exact for my 2004 Outback Subaru but I had looked into it enough that it wasn't a problem. Super easy to install and it worked out of the box. Much easier to install then the old school way of digging out a wire harness and crimping to those wires. Easier to trouble shoot too. Jeff 210436

by: fred forster08/17/2016

The trailer hitch works well. Instructions with pictures and all were clear, also video; It took me quite a while and I had to borrow a metric wrench from my neighbor ( for my 2002 Subaru Outback), but it worker out well and I use it often for my trailer, from hauling building materials, to hauling brush to the county collection yard. Thanks for a good product. 284913

by: Kimberly06/27/2018

Amazingly easy installation, simple plug-in and we were on our way - perfect fit for the trailer connection to our Subaru for our move. We are hopeful to use our trailer hitch equipment more frequently over the next year as we look to purchase a camper! My brother-in-law was able to install our tow hitch in a few hours and raved about the ease of installation... 527485

by: John M.06/15/2015

I ordered this trailer harness after learning that my 2006 Subaru Forester would need a converter in order to work properly. This is the easiest hook up ever!. Locate the plug in the back below the right tail light under the foam, plug in the harness, hook up to the trailer...DONE! Works perfect. Great product. Shipping was fast. Highly recommend . 203633

by: Dan P03/30/2014

Instructions and videos helpful. Yes the vapor black box needs to be moved as well as one part of the bracket the holds the vapor box. This is for a 1997 Subaru wagon. Just had to jerry rig the vapor box back up with homemade brackets. Easy to do if your a DIY. Also added more washers to fill gap on passenger side mount. FYI. Works great. 122847

by: Subaru Alex06/14/2014

SUPER SIMPLE. The definition of plug and play. I spent 5 min installing it and then 20 min trying to route the wires through the frame of my car. After watching a youtube video I found out the wires just hang out the hatch whenever they are in use and tuck them into the spare tire well when not using it. So easy I didn't even think of it! 135568

by: Dale Ward10/28/2013

Only problem was the rust on my Subaru, but a generous application of Kroil and my 3/8th impact wrench took care of that. Really easy install, although a helper or a jack might avoid dropping the hitch on your face. The wiring harnes took seconds to install and I didn't even get dirty. Picked up my U-haul trailer the same day. 105386

by: Tobiah M.10/09/2014

This was a super easy trailer wiring kit to install. The instructions and accompanying video made the entire process of installation a breeze. The wiring set itself looks to be of very good quality and durability. I'd definitely recommend this wiring set for a quick and easy quality install! 155336

by: Richard S05/31/2018

Not only did the product work perfectly as advertised, the etrailer video showing me how to install it was right on the mark as well. I had it installed within twenty minutes (mainly because the back of my outback had a bunch of stuff in it) and it tested perfect on the first try 514211

by: Steve S10/16/2014

Etrailer is great. I ordered and got expedited shipping. Product came early in the day on the expected date. Instal on my forester took all of 10 minutes (including unloading my trunk) and the wiring worked great when I went to haul a uhaul trailer later that week. No complaints. 156201

by: Bruno09/19/2017

Working great. It is replacing a similar product (different brand, 7+ year old) that had developed a short. New connector plugs right in, and everything is back to working. Two thumbs up for etrailer.com. The few times I've needed a parts, they ship right away. Thank you! 434239

by: Jamie B.03/16/2017

Purchased for 06 Subaru Forester XT. Plug and Play. Not much else to say. In my FXT it was as simple as lifting the floor panel plugging in the connector, and snapping the floor panel back into place. Doesn't get any easier than that. etrailer was awesome as always 353308

by: Mike Okapal01/17/2014

Wiring harness worked great very easy to install, your video made me aware of the pre-wired factory connector, I would have been tapping into the wiring, also video for hitch installation was very helpful, hitch fit great. Glad I found your company during an online search 114084

by: Ed D.12/07/2016

Received product intact and in a reasonable time. Installed the trailer lighting adapter fairly easily, but had a weak right running light, brake light, turn signal light. Will do further investigation to see if it is a vehicle problem, or the ordered product problem. 322881

by: Tom06/01/2018

We found the socket for the wiring harness, but like others, found the directions for routing the wire impossibly incomplete. There may be a hole to feed the lighting connector thru, but neither of us could find a logical one to use without enabling water to seep in. 517096

The manufacturer specifically designed the harness so the connector would be deployed from the interior of the vehicle when needed. This way, the connector is protected from damage when its not being used. The rear hatch of your vehicle has weatherstipping thats thick enough that the wire for the trailer connector wont be damaged as long as you avoid the latch area.

-- Mike L - 06/04/2018

by: Chris L07/21/2017

I am very excited to say that I was able to install this product on my 2003 Subaru Outback. The lights work as expected. Not bad for my first wiring job! The instructional videos were very helpful. I am very glad that I have found etrailer.com! Thank you. 408893

by: Trevor S.06/28/2016

Trailer wiring arrived fast and install was easy. No need to remove trim paneling along rear edge as shown in the video. Fortunate that Subaru had the foresight to install the wiring. Have yet to try it out, but satisfied with receiving and installing the kit. 265959

by: mrbrefast07/12/2015

This was a very straightfoward installation, not least of all because my 2001 Subaru Outback wagon was pre-wired for a trailer. I just connected the T-plug on this kit into the connector in the passenger rear quarter panel, tested it and was ready to tow! 211145

by: Thomas02/19/2018

The harness was a "plug and play" unit which works well. I ordered one years ago and it came with a plastic conduit which helped protect the wires. This current one did not have the conduit. The unit came with all applicable hardware and instructions. 476980

by: Rich06/19/2015

I own a 05 subaru outback 3.0 VDC and this was a replacement for the OEM wiring harness. Works perfect, the harness is longer than oem which allowed the module to be in the spare wheel well. Got here quick right on time to pull my trailer to Montana. 204559

by: MMartin11/30/2016

Hey All, I got my converter as promised, promptly and cheaply. I am grateful to George and his service for providing this item so cost-effectively. I appreciate their business and will look forward to shopping with them again in the future. 321004

by: Eric I.03/06/2015

Nicely made product. I don't think it would be a bad idea if they would include new bolts for mounting and a draw bar could be included. Over all I happy with the quality and fast service is a plus. Received products in 4 days via UPS. 177200

by: Kelly M02/12/2015

Great plug-and-go wiring harness for my make & model car. I could trust that I'd get the product & quality I wanted (unlike Amazon orders), shipping was prompt, and the installation video was spot-on. All-around excellent experience. 173543