Expert Answers about Subaru Outback Wagon

• Roof Rack, Trailer Hitch and Hitch Cargo Carrier for 2016 Subaru Outback Limited
• Let's start with a hitch for your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon. We offer both a 1-1/4-inch Class II and 2-inch Class III hitch for your Outback as long as it is not the Sport version. The two hitch options from Curt can be seen on the linked page. Cargo carriers are available to fit both hitch sizes but for the most carrying capacity I recommend the Class III hitch # C13206 since it offers a substantial 600-lb tongue weight (TW) capacity. A 2-inch hitch also offers better compatibility with...
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• Aftermarket Roof Rack for 2017 Subaru Outback Touring Wagon for Transporting 16-ft Kayak
• We do offer some aftermarket roof rack fits for your 2017 Subaru Outback Touring Wagon that has raised roof side rails. The current options are from Rhino-Rack and can be seen on the linked page. You can choose either silver or black bars; many customers prefer the black bar set-up, part # JA7975, for its OEM-like appearance. For silver bars order kit # JA7956. Both racks provide a maximum load capacity of 165-lbs and I suggest a review of your owner's manual to confirm that the car's roof...
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• Adapter to Attach Yakima Powderhound Ski Rack to Factory Crossbars on 2011 Subaru Outback
• The Yakima PowderHound uses mounting feet that will fit the factory crossbars of your Subaru Outback without any additional adapters as long as you have the original hardware. Otherwise you will need Universal MightyMounts, # Y03590. Also if you have an older discontinued version of the PowderHound you will need part # Y03590. I have included a link to the PowderHound instructions and to a video review for you.
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• Availability of Friction Sway Control for Curt Hitch on 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon
• We offer friction sway control units like the Reese # 83660 and Curt # 17200 that you can use with your 2012 Outback Wagon. If you have a 1-1/4-inch Class II hitch you will use Reese Sway-Control Bracket # RP26005, or part # RP26003 for a 2-inch hitch. Friction units like this are typically mounted on the passenger side of the trailer. I have linked an installation video for you.
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• Availability of Custom-Fit Towing Mirrors for 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon
• We do not offer custom-fit towing mirrors for the 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon. However, you do have many options in universal-fit mirrors. The link provided will let you see all universal-fit towing mirrors which include clip-on, door-mount and fender-mount types. For example, we offer the K-Source Universal Clip On Towing Mirror # KS3891, which is sold as a single unit (not a pair) and which has a mirror surface that measures 7-3/4-inches tall x 5-1/8-inches wide. These mirrors feature...
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• Roof Top Cargo Basket to Fit 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon
• Many rooftop cargo baskets like the Curt # C18115 require crossbars on the vehicle roof and in the case of this particular basket these bars must be spaced at one of three specific distances and not exceed 3-inches in width or 1-5/8-inches in height. There are also cargo baskets from other companies like Surco that can mount directly to factory side rails on some cars but on your 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon none of their products are a fit. I confirmed with my contact at Surco. I also checked...
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• Spare Tire Bike Rack for Rear of Travel Trailer
• Even though tire mounted bike racks aren't rated to be used on the rear of trailers due to the extra bouncing around they would experience, we do have a solution or two that would work for you. Swagman's Around the Spare Deluxe Rack, part # S80501, has a two bike capacity and is specifically designed for use on a travel trailer, if the trailer has a 4 or 4-1/2 inch continuously welded steel square tube bumper. If your travel trailer has some exposed frame members on the trailer tongue,...
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• Availability of Plug and Play Flat Towing Wiring Harness for 2008 Subaru Outback
• Although our vendors don't offer a plug and play option, we do offer a universal harness, part # RM-154. The wiring harness would splice directly into the taillight circuits of your Outback, as demonstrated in the video I've linked. The video shows the harness being installed on a Honda CR-V, so the wire colors you splice into will be different, but the video should still give you a good idea of what the install involves. If you don't already have a towbar and base plates, I'd recommend...
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• Availability of Replacement Bolt For Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device # THSTL2
• The Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device, part # THSTL2, you have referenced, is the complete bolt and lock that works on both 1-1/4 inch and 2-inch Thule hitch mounted racks. The product page for this part will list the many Thule hitch bike racks that it will fit. We also sell the the Thule Replacement Threaded Pin, part # 853-5917, which is just the threaded bolt portion of the lock. The bolt uses a 12mm thread which is unique to Thule and it has an overall length of 4-3/4...
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• Trailer Hitch Availability for 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon
• All aftermarket hitches made for the 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon do require drilling. This is true for both the 1-1/4-inch Class II hitches and the 2-inch Class III hitches like Draw-Tite # 75673. Drilling into a new vehicle can seem a bit scary but once you compare the price for one of these aftermarket hitches to the cost for the factory hitch you may find it less scary. We have help resources to make hitch installation easier for the first-time installer. I linked the written instructions,...
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• Can Thule Weekender Cargo Box Fit Thule Aero Crossbars
• Yes, a Thule Weekender cargo box can fit Thule aero crossbars.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon L.L. Bean Edition with Dual Exhaust
• I confirmed with my contact at Curt that their USA-made Class II hitch # C12284 is a fit on your 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon with dual exhausts. A helpful installation article and video are linked for your reference, along with the written instructions. The instructions will tell you the specific tools needed to bolt the hitch on the car. This Class II hitch can be used with any Class II-compatible hitch accessory, such as a cargo carrier like # C18110 or a bike rack such as # TH9058.
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• Replacement Hitch Installation Hardware Kit for Curt Hitch C13206
• Yes, we do offer replacement hitch installation hardware kits to allow you to move your Curt hitch # C13206 from your 2015 Subaru Outback to your 2018 model year. You want to order part # RHK. On this item's page simply enter your hitch part number and brand in the fields provided. We will put together a complete hardware kit with all the original parts. The hitch install instructions are linked for you and the tools required are listed.
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• Availability of the Optronics Driver Side Round Trailer Light # ST21RS
• The Optronics Stop/Turn/Tail Trailer Light w License Light - Surface Mount - 3-7/8" Round - Driver Side - Red, # ST21RS, is the driver side match to the Optronics, # ST20RS, Passenger Side light assembly that you referenced.
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• Roof Rack & Cargo Basket Recommendation for 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon
• We can help you with rooftop cargo carrier options for your 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon, such as a Rhino-Rack rooftop cargo basket. Steel cargo basket # RMCB02 will fit on almost any roof rack crossbars, including large factory-installed bars up to 3-1/2-inches wide x 1-1/4-inches tall, so long as their center-to-center spacing is within the range of 25-1/2- to 43-inches. If your Subaru has some type of roof rack bars that meet these specs then this basket will work great for you. If you...
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• How to Mount Thule Ski Rack on Factory Crossbars on 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon
• Many of Thule's rooftop ski carriers feature attachments that can accommodate square bars and other shapes including AeroBlade elliptical and many factory crossbars. Thule's SnowPack # TH7324 ski carrier, for example, can fit these various types of roof crossbars. This flexibility makes this a great choice if multiple vehicles will carry your ski gear. Thule does not offer retro-fit kits or adapters to let their ski carriers for square bars fit factory bars.
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• Thule Roof Rack for 2019 Subaru Outback Touring Model
• Thule does offer a roof rack for your 2019 Subaru Outback. You can assemble the rack using the following parts: • Thule 47 inch WingBar Evo crossbars, part # TH711220 for black or # TH711200 for silver • Thule Flush Rail Feet, part # TH710601 • Fit kit, part # TH186047
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon
• I do have a solution for you, but we do not currently have a Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch option for your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon. What I recommend going with is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75673. Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite both have the same parent company, Cequent, so a lot of their products are very similar, including trailer hitches. This Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver is very comparable to the Hidden Hitch brand and would honestly be the hitch that...
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• Trailer Hitch Options for 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon
• All of the aftermarket hitches offered for your 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon are shown on the linked page and both 1-1/4-inch Class II and 2-inch Class III hitches are available. All hitches will require some drilling. Of all options I suggest the Draw-Tite 2-inch hitch # 75673 for its more favorable price. The linked installation video shows you the entire process on a 2013 Outback. It will be necessary to lower the exhaust for easier access to the mounting points. All tools required are...
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• Recommended Solution to Protect Back of Rear Seats and Cargo Area on 2021 Subaru Outback Wagon
• I may have a solution for you, but there is not a product available that I'm aware of specifically designed to cover the rear of the back seats like you're referring to. I recommend using the WeatherTech Cargo Liner - Black # WT88RR you were looking at to cover the rear cargo area of your 2021 Subaru Outback Wagon. Then for the rear of the seats I recommend using the etrailer Cargo Area Protector - 48" Wide - 3 Piece - Black # e98877, which seems like an ideal solution and can be used in...
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