Parts Needed to Tow Small Trailer with 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon

Published 11/02/2017

Products Featured in This Question

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(1019)

$206.30

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

(2966)

$49.13

etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs

(1375)

$93.56

Question:

What about the trailer hitch C13206......what is the difference between this one and the one you suggested?

asked by: Leigh B

Helpful Expert Reply:

For a trailer hitch confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon for towing a small trailer you'd want the Draw Tite hitch part # 75673 which is confirmed as a fit and has plenty of capacity.

Then for trailer wiring you'd want the part # 118467 which is also a fit. This will allow you to control the lighting of your trailer.

Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer 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 include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Leigh B.

11/2/2017

What about the trailer hitch C13206......what is the difference between this one and the one you suggested?

Jameson C.

11/2/2017

The Curt part # C13206 is also a confirmed fit for your 2015 Subaru Outback as well. It does cost a little bit more and requires you to use a stabilizer strap when you are carrying a non-supported load like a bike rack. That's why it wasn't my first recommendation. It does have a round crosstube which some people prefer from an aesthetic point of view.