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Brake Controller Recommendation for 1998 Subaru Forester  

Updated 01/14/2025 | Published 01/15/2025

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Good evening! I’ll preface this with I know very little about trailer brakes, but am looking to install a trailer brake controller on my 98 Subaru Forester as I’m hoping to purchase a travel trailer in the near future. Do you have any recommendations? I’m looking for something mid-shelf. The vehicle is 27 years old. So I’m not looking break the bank or invest in anything too fancy. Thanks in advance.

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Expert Reply:

Hey Travis, the best brake controller solution we have for what you mentioned wanting is the Tekonsha Brake EVN part # TK28BR as this is one of the better performing controllers that is also at a much better price. There are a lot cheaper options out there but this one works really well and doesn't break the bank.

To install it you'll first need a 4-way trailer wiring kit installed like the part # 118461 which is confirmed fit for your 1998 Subaru Forester and then to convert to a 7-way and install a brake controller you'd want the part # ETBC7 which comes with everything for that.

If you have any other questions about the install or the brake controller just let me know. The one I recommended is proportional which means it senses how hard you apply the vehicle brakes and applies the trailer brakes with the same intensity.

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