Can the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Be Used in a 2023 Subaru Outback wagon

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Hi there! Im interested in the Redarc Trailer Brake controller for my 2023 Outback. Your site says this fits my vehicle, but I had a question about how to tap the brake controller into the brake line so it will give the controller the braking signal. I took my vehicle to a hitch installer to have it checked out and they said it cant be done. Do your experts have a solution? Thanks!

asked by: Taylor S

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You can absolutely use the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED24FR in your 2023 Subaru Outback. But you will need the Universal Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers # RED69FR for installation.

There may be a few more parts needed, but that will depend on what is already present on your Outback. In order to use a brake controller, you have to have a 7-way installed. This can be done using the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. The # ETBC7 adapts a 4-way into the 7-way that is needed for the brake controller. If you already have a 4-way, then you are good to go with the # ETBC7.

If you do not already have a 4-way, you will need to install one to use the # ETBC7. This can be done by picking up the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118467. I also recommend getting the No-Drill Mount Bracket # 18136 to make the installation of the 7-way easier and it doesn't require you to screw into your hitch.

There is no plug-n-play installation option for your 2023 Outback, which means you have to use the Universal Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers # RED69FR I mentioned earlier. This does involve finding the cold side of the brake pedal. This can be done using the Circuit Tester # PTW2993. You have to access the wires by your brake pedal and then use the circuit tester to find the wire that only has power when the brake is pressed, that is the cold side wire that you need.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

Yes, when installing the knob for the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR you will want to remove any extra material behind the insert. I am happy the video was able to help you out. I have linked a couple of pictures from the video…

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Answer 2

As both the Redarc Liberty #RED52VR and Elite #RED44FR are universal applications you can use either on your 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness. Our 7-Way Kit #ETBC7 provides the wiring necessary to install either controller and upgrade a 4-Way #118467…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

There isn't a specific distance you want to have between the bumper of a vehicle and the hitch ball, but in general you'll want more than an inch. This will give you additional leeway when hitching up the trailer so that you don't slam…

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Answer 5

Many of the ball mounts we offer that we offer that fit 2 inch receivers like part #2753 which has a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop, that are designed to be able to use in a rise or drop position by simply turning it upside down, without losing any…

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Answer 6

This will depend on the hitch used and the height of the trailer coupler. You want the trailer to be as level as possible. We have a page on calculating hitch height and coupler height to help you find what ball mount would work best. Most light duty…

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Answer 7

We don't have a combo of the Curt Hitch Ball #C40008 and Curt Ball Mount #C45340. The ball mount is extremely heavy-duty, rated up to 17,000 pounds. I think it's safe to assume you don't have a torque wrench rated up to 450 foot pounds…

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Answer 8

Hey Larry. The Redarc Liberty #RED24FR Won't light up with the brake pedal if no trailer is hooked up, or if you are sitting still. It's a proportional controller so it needs to detect movement. You really need to hook up your camper to…

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Answer 9

Yes the Bearing Buddy part #BB1980A-SS is correct for the Dexter hub you have #8-247-50UC3 and then for the bearing kit part #BK2-100 is also correct! You made my job easy.

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Answer 10

I reached out to my contact at Dexter and was able to get the wheel bearing numbers you need for your 1999 Jayco Pop-Up Camper. The inner bearing is #L68149 and the outer bearing is #L44649. I recommend getting the complete kit which is Bearing Kit…

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Answer 11

All of our bearing kits, like the part #BK2-100 that was referenced, only include the inner/outer bearings, grease seal, and cotter pin/washer but I can help you get the other parts that you are needing as well. For 10" x 2-1/4" brakes we…

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Answer 12

When using an EZ-Lube hub, such as hub/drum assembly #AKHD-545-2-EZ-2K, on an EZ-Lube spindle it is not necessary to also use Bearing Buddy bearing protectors. An EZ-Lube spindle, such as part #TRU44FR, has a grease zerk fitting to allow you to pump…

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