Recommended Hitch and Towing Accessories for 2013 Subaru Outback

Updated 12/30/2013 | Published 12/25/2013

Products Featured in This Question

Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount

(352)

$566.06

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

(2976)

$39.59

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(92)

$223.63

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

(1019)

$204.10

Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 8-1/4" Long - 7,500 lbs

(3854)

$31.31

etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitch - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Stainless Steel

(1312)

$33.19

Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span

(895)

$16.14

Question:

I am looking to get a Trailer Hitch for my Subaru Outback to pull a drift boat and was wondering if there was a specific brand that was better. I have looked into both Curt and Draw-Tite and did not know if there was a difference. The boat is light only about 1,500 pounds including the trailer.

asked by: Clayton P

Expert Reply:

The Draw-Tite # 75673 hitch has a higher towing capacity than the Curt # 13390, but because the vehicle itself is limited to 2700 lbs towing/200 lbs tongue weight, the higher hitch capacity would not be usable.

The Curt hitch is less expensive, but has fewer attachment points to the vehicle (total of 4 versus 6 for the Draw-Tite). Because I prefer more attachment points to the vehicle, I would lean toward the Draw-Tite # 75673. Quality-wise, the hitches are comparable.

To complete your towing system, you might also be interested in the following:

Ball Mount, part # C45010
Pin and Clip, part # PC3
Locking Hitch Pin, part # e98882
Wiring Harness for Trailer Lights, part # 118467

I have linked you to installation instructions and videos for the hitch and wiring harness.