Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2019 Subaru Ascent and Should Weight Distribution be Used
Updated 04/25/2019 | Published 04/24/2019
Question:
I am purchasing a travel trailer to tow with my Ascent. The RV dealers are all recommending the use of a weight distribution hitch set up however In the ascent owners manual it states not to use such distribution hitches. What would your recommendation as trailer experts ? Thanks for any clarification.
asked by: Mark M
Expert Reply:
If the manufacturer of the vehicles states that you can't use a weight distribution system then you should not use it. They designed the frame of the vehicle and are the authority on whether or not it could handle the additional stress of a the system. I'd recommend finding a trailer that is under the towing capacity of your 2019 Subaru Ascent and then installing the Draw Tite hitch part # 76253 you referenced which would give you a 2 inch hitch that fits behind the rear bumper panel. I attached an install video and picture of it installed for you to check out as well.
Then for trailer wiring I recommend the Tekonsha kit part # 118790 as it is an easy install and has a very reliable converter box.
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.
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