Recommended Hitch and Towing Accessories for 2013 Subaru Outback
Updated 12/30/2013 | Published 12/25/2013
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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.
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