Recommended Towing Parts for Pulling a Small Trailer w/a 2022 Subaru Ascent
Published 11/01/2025
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We are looking into purchasing a small horse trailer to be towed by our SUV. Can you please tell me what all products we would need to accommodate this? Thank you!
asked by: Dan N
Expert Reply:
Thanks for the information! An independent braking system typically means surge brakes, which wouldn't require a brake controller, but I'll recommend one just incase.
Here are the parts you'll need to tow a horse trailer with your 2022 Subaru Ascent:
Hitch - etrailer Hitch item # e55ZR
4-Way and 7-Way Wiring Harness - Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C56040 and the item # ETBC7
Brake Controller - Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Universal Wiring Harness item # RED52VR
Ball Mount - etrailer Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 6" Rise, 6" Drop - item # e66PR
Optional, but recommended!
Hitch Pin Lock - etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - Flush item # e98881
Does your horse trailer have a 4-way connector or a 7-way connector? A 7-Way connector would indicate the horse trailer has brakes.
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Dan F.
11/1/2025
The SUV is a 2022 Subaru Ascent. The trailer we are looking into buying says it has an independent braking system, so I am guessing a 7-way connector? Thank you!