Recommended 7-Way Connector for a 2024 Subaru Forester w/ a 4-Way Connector

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My daughter just bought a 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness , it already has the factory hitch and 4 pin connector on the vehicle. She plans on towing a small trailer (under 2000 lbs loaded) she needs a 7 pin connector for the electric brakes on the trailer. What do you suggest

asked by: David F

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Congrats on the new car! To add a 7-Way connector to a 2024 Subaru Forester, I recommend the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller item # ETBC7. The kit includes a pre-wired 7- and 4-way trailer connector that mounts easily at the rear of your Subaru with an included bracket. This kit is designed for use on a vehicle like your daughters with an existing 4-way flat trailer connector and plugs directly into it.

Your daughter is also going to need a brake controller to operate the trailer's brakes. I recommend the Curt Echo item # C51180. The Echo plugs directly into the 7-Way connector and allows you to control the settings through an app on your phone. The Echo is a proportional brake controller that slows or stops your trailer when the tow vehicle decelerates. It uses Bluetooth to communicate with your phone so you will never have to worry about losing signal. If your phone dies it automatically uses the default settings you program in.

To round out your towing setup, I recommend the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534. This towing kit will provide you with a 2" ball and a fixed ball mount with a 3/4" rise and 2" drop. It also includes a hitch pin and clip, hitch receiver lock with keys, hitch cover, and a storage case.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

Hello Kelley. We can set you up with a 4-pin to 7-pin conversion for your 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness. It seems you are on the right track already though, because the Universal Installation Kit #ETBC7 that you were looking at is exactly what you…

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Answer 2

The best hitch with the easiest install for your 2022 Subaru Forester is going to be the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13409. This hitch is custom fit and bolts directly to your Subaru with included hardware. You are going to need a couple wiring…

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Answer 3

To add a hitch to your 2024 Subaru Outback, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e25TR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity…

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Answer 4

Using the hitch extension will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer by 50 percent. But if you have a 2 1/2 inch trailer hitch receiver and use the Titan hitch extension #RP45292 the tongue weight capacity will not be reduced. At the 24…

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Answer 5

You can use an extender with a B&W Tow & Stow like the #BWTS10048B but it will limit your towing capacity. The use of an extender will reduce the capacity of your hitch by 50%. You will be limited by the 50% hitch capacity or the capacity of…

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Answer 6

The only hitch extension we offer that is compatible with weight distribution hitches is the Titan Hitch Box Extension and Reducer #RP45292. This product is designed to fit hitches with a 2-1/2 inch receiver opening and then reduces down to a 2 inch…

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Answer 7

Thanks for passing that on! I attached the install video for the #C56040 on the 23 Outback you mentioned as well.

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Answer 8

Hey Dave welcome back! No, you don't have to leave the Curt Echo item #C51180 plugged into the trailer. Only while you are towing your trailer. The light will eventually go off when the Echo is disconnected from a power source.

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