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• Recommendations for 2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited Towing a 5x8 Hiker Highway Deluxe Trailer
  Trailer Brakes are not required on most trailers under 3,000 lbs unless otherwise stated by the local authorities. This should not be an issue with safety behind your 2014 Subaru Outback, but you can add them if desired. I would just need you to pull a hub and let me know the number on the grease seal and the face of the 2 bearings in that hub. With that info I can get you the parts needed for the upgrade. The bigger issue with a trailer this size and weight is sway caused by wind...
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• Installing a 7-way Trailer Connector on a 2018 Subaru Outback
  We do have what you need to add a 7-way trailer connector to your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon but there isn't a specific custom harness that fits. If right now the Outback has no trailer wiring at all the easiest way to add a 7-way is to start with a plug and play 4-way and then convert it. I recommend using the Tekonsha, part # 118467, for the 4-way. It plugs in to a connector that's either behind a trim panel in the rear cargo area on the driver's side or in the spare tire compartment....
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• Class III Trailer Hitch for 2016 Subaru Outback that Does Not Require Drilling
  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...
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• What Trailer Wiring is Needed for 2024 Subaru Outback Wagon
  Hey Ryan, so I looked up the Aliner LXE and it doesn't look like a trailer that would have brakes so most likely all you need is a 4-way confirmed as a fit for your 2024 Subaru Outback XT like the Tekonsha part # 118467 which installs pretty easily. 4-way trailer wiring basically controls all of the taillight functions on a trailer but nothing else If instead the trailer DOES have brakes you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way with the part # ETBC7 so that you can install a brake...
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• Comparing Factory Hitch and OEM Hitch for 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon
  For your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon an aftermarket hitch like the Curt # C13206 is easily the better option. You'll have a much lower price to pay, better capacities, and you won't have to deal with the super shallow hitch pin depth that Subaru has on their factory hitches. This makes fitting accessories like bike racks more difficult so aftermarket hitches are definitely the way to go over the factory hitches. For trailer wiring you'd then want the T-One kit part # 118467 which is a confirmed...
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• Does Ground Wire of 4-Way to 7-Way Adapter Need to be Grounded
  If your 7-way adapter does not have the ground wire grounded that would be why it's not working properly.
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• Trailer Hitch and Towing Capacity for 2010 Subaru Forester
  From the research I did it looks like your 2010 Subaru Forester has a 2,400 lb towing capacity. You will need to check your owners manual to verify this as well though. The trailer hitches we offer for your vehicle have capacities that are quite a bit higher than that like the Draw Tite hitch part # 75650 but you would have to go by the lower vehicle weight capacity since you are only as strong as your weakest link in a towing capacity. I attached an install video for this hitch for you...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Subaru Outback
  Hey Karston, the best hitch solution for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon would be the Curt hitch part # C13410 as it has great towing capacities, has best ground clearance, and only minimally modifies the rear fascia. For trailer wiring you'd then want the Tekonsha part # 118467 which installs the easiest and has most reliable converter box. Do you have a ball mount already?
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• Finding Trailer Wiring Install Connector for 2020 Subaru Outback for Tekonsha Trailer Wiring
  Sounds like you did find it. We've heard the trailer wiring harness the 2020 Subaru Outback has for installing the # 118467 can be buried a bit and that you have to reach pretty far back to get it so based on what you described you have found it. I attached an install video link to this page that shows how we found it on a similar 2019 Outback. Here's text from a review we got from a customer detailing their experience finding the harness as well: "The only problem I had was in "finding"...
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• Recommended Hidden Hitch for a 2020 Subaru Forester
  Thanks for reaching out! The closest hitch design we have to something that sits in the bumper on your 2020 Subaru Forester is the Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT24YR. The crossbeam is installed behind the bumper and then there is a removable receiver so you can retain that OEM look when you aren't towing or utilizing a bike rack. If you'll be towing with this hitch then you'll also need the T-One Wiring # 118467 and I recommend the Eclipse Magnetic Mounting Bracket...
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• Hitch for 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon with Best Ground Clearance
  For your 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon the best hitch for ground clearance is the Curt # C13410 which fits very tightly to the rear bumper of the vehicle but also doesn't have a crosstube that hangs below the bumper either which helps with ground clearance on uneven terrain as the only thing that hangs down is right in the middle. This has 1/2 inch better ground clearance than the Draw Tite that also fits. I attached a picture of what it looks like installed as well as an install video for...
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• Easiest To Install Trailer Hitch for a 2020 Subaru Outback
  The easiest to install trailer hitch for a 2020 Subaru Outback is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # DT73RR becuase it doesn't require you to remove the rear bumper like all other options do with the concealed design. Furthermore, it's a bolt-on fit and you won't have to do any trimming of the rear bumper like you do for other options so little to no modifications are needed. If you'll be towing a trailer then you will also need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part...
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• Is it Possible to Wire a Back-Up Camera to a Vehicle Using a Trailer Wiring Harness
  It is possible to use the trailer wiring harness, # 118467, to wire a back-up camera to your 2011 Subaru Forester. However, there could be issue in how the camera will operate and to the vehicle's wiring. You will have to find a 12-volt power source to operate the camera. The only way to get a non-pulsing 12-volt signal will be to wire into the tail light circuit of the harness. Using the turn or stop light circuit would cause the camera to turn on and off rapidly. To operate the camera...
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• Gross Towing Weight Capacity and Recommended Hitch for a 2017 Subaru Outback
  Thanks so much for purchasing your hitch from us! I understand the confusion associated with towing weight capacity. There are many factors that contribute to the gross towing weight capacity of a vehicle. In many cases, it is not necessarily the size of a vehicle alone that determines the rating. This can be misleading. Manufacturers produce vehicles with varying structural integrities, and these factors have a large influence on a vehicle's towing capacity. With that being said, through...
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• Is There a License Plate Bracket for the Thule T2 Pro XT Bike Rack
  To add a license plate bracket to any bike rack will require you to modify the bike rack. If you are willing to do that with the Thule T2 Pro XTR, # TH83JV, then your best bet would be a bracket with a light in the event that you are carrying your bikes at night. I recommend the Optronics License Plate Light w/ Mounting Bracket # LP55CB. To provide power to the light the easiest thing to do would be to install the T-One # 118467 which is a plug-in wiring harness (see attached installation...
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• Towing Setup for a 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon
  According to my research, your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon has a max towing capacity of 1,000 lbs if the trailer does not have brakes or 2,700 lbs if the trailer does have brakes. You can improve the towing performance/efficiency of your vehicle with a transmission cooler like part # D13503 but you cannot increase it's capacity. The tongue weight rating of 200 lbs is correct but I cannot recommend you go over this. In order to set your Outback up for towing a trailer with brakes you will...
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• Class III Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R
  For a Class III hitch, I'll typically recommend the Curt product because they do a slightly nicer job on their powder coat finish than Draw-Tite does. Curt offers both a traditionally styled Class III hitch, part # C13206 which would have the entire hitch visible from the rear and a mostly-concealed hitch, part # C13410 which would have the crossbar of the hitch concealed behind the bumper with the only visible portion of the hitch being the receiver tube and the safety chain hoops. The...
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• Is Trailer Wiring Needed to Tow Cargo Trailer with 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon
  Yes, when towing with your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon you will need a trailer wiring harness. For that the best option is the really easy to install and very reliable Tekonsha part # 118467. This plugs in easily at the back of the vehicle. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well on similar 2019 Outback.
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• Recommendation for Adding Electric Brakes to 2004 Jayco Qwest 8U for Subaru Outback
  Your 2004 Jayco Qwest had axles that had too low a capacity to add brakes originally. The easiest conversion is to replace your current axle and suspension with the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System w Electric Brake Hubs - Straight Spindle - 3,500 lbs # A35RS545E. This is a universal fit axle replacement that comes with the suspension, the EZ Lube axles and the brake assembly along with drums. I've attached an article to assist with parts to convert your current axle if you...
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• 7-Way and Brake Controller Recommendation for 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon
  Yes we have wired brake controllers for your 2015 Subaru Outback which will cost much less than what the dealer is quoting you. You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the # 118467. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon
  For your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon the Draw Tite hitch part # 75673 is a confirmed fit and would be a great choice. This is a 2-inch hitch which is the most popular hitch size for accessories and has the best capacities. For trailer wiring the part # 118467 would also be the correct kit to get. The Convert-A-Ball ball mount # AMSC2 would work too if you needed a 2-inch drop. You will also need a product like part # PC3, part # e98880, or part # 63232 to secure the accessory in your 2"...
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• How to Carry a Kayak and a Canoe on a 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon
  I do have an option for you but we don't really have any feasible solutions for you to carry both a kayak and canoe on the roof of your 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon at the same time. Instead, I recommend placing both the kayak and canoe on a pull behind trailer like the Malone EcoLight Trailer part # MAL. In order to pull a trailer with your vehicle you will need a trailer hitch, wiring harness, and ball mount/hitch ball. For this I recommend using the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch part # 75673,...
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• Comparing Curt Trailer Hitches C13409 and C47HR For 2021 Subaru Forester
  I would be happy to clarify! You are correct that for your 2021 Subaru Forester there are two different Class III trailer hitch receivers available, the Curt # C13409 and the Curt # C47HR. The main difference between these two hitches is the # C13409 has a visible crosstube which means you can see pretty much the entire hitch once installed, where the # C47HR has a hidden crosstube so once installed you will only see the receiver itself as you can see in the two included pictures. Other...
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• Parts Needed To Add 7-Way And Brake Controller To 2025 Subaru Outback XT
  Hello David, thanks for reaching out. Your best option here will be to equip your 2025 Subaru Outback XT with a 7-way and a brake controller. Since your vehicle already has a 4-flat, you can use the Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7. This kit contains everything you need to upgrade the 4-flat to a 7-way, including all of the necessary wires for a brake controller. For the brake controller I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty # RED52VR. I prefer this controller because it will be completely...
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