Expert Answers about Subaru

• Recommended Trunk Mount Bike Rack for 2020 Subaru Forester
• The best trunk mount bike rack for a 2020 Subaru Forester is the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top Bike Carrier part # HRF2 for two bikes or part # HRF2-3 for three bikes. The reason for this is because this rack is designed to be used with vehicles that have rear spoilers so there will be no damage. The The Raceway Trunk Mount Bike Rack is not a confirmed fit for a 2020 Subaru Forester at this time (April 2020).
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• Does Yakima HangOver 4 Bike Rack for Mountain Bikes Fit 2020 Subaru Outback
• The Yakima HangOver 4-Bike Rack for Mountain Bikes # Y02484 works superbly on a 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon with a 2 inch trailer hitch like the Curt # C67JR. The weight will not be any problem at all, because even if you load the HangOver to its max capacity of 4 bikes weighing 37.5 lbs, it will still come in way under the tongue weight capacity of the hitches that fit your 2020 Outback. Additionally, you will have enough ground clearance to use the HangOver without issue as well as enough...
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• Does Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
• I was able to confirm with Draw-Tite that they do have a trailer hitch receiver which is a confirmed fit for your 2019 Subaru Crosstrek hybrid, which is the following hitch: - Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36644
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• 7 Pole Wiring Kit For Right Hand Drive 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
• The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118467 works with a right hand drive the same as left hand drive, just the installation will be flipped around. I've included a video of the installation which will really help. Be sure to watch that! The wiring kit is for a 4-Pole but can be converted to a 7-pole using this # 30717. Pretty much a plug and play adapter.
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• Plug and Play Brake Controller Wiring Harness for 2020 Subaru Ascent
• Yes, the same brake controller harness, # 3062-P, that fits the 2019 Subaru Ascent will also fit the 2020 models. I confirmed this with our brake controller manufacturer. This plug-in harness will fit any Tekonsha or Draw-Tite brand brake controllers like the Primus IQ, # TK90160, or the BRAKE-EVN # TK63VR. I'd go with the Primus IQ, # TK90160, because it is a proportional brake controller which means it will activate the trailer brakes with the same braking intensity as your vehicle....
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• Cable and Square Link Tire Chains for 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon
• Yes, generally it is the vehicle drive wheels that most benefit from installation of tire chains. But some auto makers may determine that tire chains should not be installed on certain models, trim levels or tire sizes. It all comes down to clearance between the chains and the components within the wheel wells, such as brake lines and suspension parts. It is therefore always best to check your vehicle owner's manual for guidance about use of tire chains before selecting and installing...
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• How do the WeatherTech Side Window Air Deflectors Part # WT82472 Install on a 2017 Subaru WRX
• The WeatherTech Side Window Air Deflectors with Dark Tinting part # WT82472 install in the channel of your 2017 Subaru WRX doors. They also come with a limited lifetime warranty. I have attached an installation of these deflectors installed on a similar vehicle for you in addition to a set of written instructions.
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• Can Extension be Used for Folded Thule T2 to Clear Bumper on a 2014 Subaru Forester
• When folded up the T2 XTR Pro for 2 inch hitches, # TH83JV, is pretty close to most vehicles since it has just a 5 inch clearance measurement when in the folded position. You can use an extension, such as # C45791. However, using an extension will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. Depending on which hitch you have the reduced tongue weight capacity will either be 175 pounds or 262 pounds. In either case the rack itself is 52 pounds and if loaded to...
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• Malone AirFlow2 and Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier Compatibility on a 2010 Subaru Forester
• I went out to our warehouse and tested the Malone AirFlow2, part # MPG215 and the Thule Hull-A-Port J-Style Kayak Carrier, part # TH834 together to see if it fit. I have a picture attached of the resulting fit. They did go together well and did not have wiggle between the carrier and the base thanks to the Hull-A-Port's universal mounting feet. Purchasing the Malone QuickLash Hood Loops, part # MPG308 is a good way to increase the stability of your kayak carrier by improving how your...
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• Do 14 Inch Wheels Work With 7 Inch Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit
• So long as the hubs you are using are able to fit a 14 inch wheel, then the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 7" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 2,000 lbs # 23-47-48 will work. It isn't the brakes that are incompatible with wheels, it is really that usually hubs will not be able to support larger wheels, and these brakes are going to mostly work with 10", 12", and 13" wheels. You will also need Mounting Hardware for 7" Brake Assemblies # BRKH7 with these brakes. I have added a link...
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• Will Aventon Fat Tire e-Bikes Fit on Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack
• The Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 does a great job at accommodating pretty much every e-Bike on the market, and form what I could tell it looks like it will be able to hold most of the Aventon Fat Tire e-Bikes, but you will need to check on your bike tube diameter (the EasyFold XT can work with up to a 3-1/8" diameter) and you will need the Fat Tire Kit # TH985101 for each bike with the fat tires. If you have one of the Aventon e-Bikes that has the larger frame (even after you remove the...
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• Can you Pair the Kuat Swing Away Pivot 2 with a KAC Bike Rack
• The Kuat Pivot 2, part # PVP20B, is specifically designed for Kuat bike racks. However, we have had success loading other brands of bike racks into the 2" receiver the Pivot 2 provides. That being said, we have not tested this with a KAC bike rack before, so I cannot say with 100% certainty that this will work. As long your bike rack's designed to fit 2" receivers and the combined weight of the rack and bikes is under 250 pounds, this should work. I've linked to a video demonstration...
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• Choosing a Class II Ball Mount with the Correct Rise and Drop on 2004 Subaru Outback Wagon
• I've linked our selection of Class II ball mounts for you to take a look at. You can use an adapter to increase the tube size to a 2 inch, like # HTAD, however this is going to reduce the weight capacity of the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36284 by 50 percent making it 1750 pounds with only 150 pounds of tongue weight. So yes, you will have more options of ball mounts to choose from, but you will have a lot less towing capacity. Choosing the correct rise and drop depends on the...
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• Trailer Wiring Harness Compatible with 2020 Subaru Legacy
• The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56246 is not listed as a fit by the manufacturer and they do not a list a fit. I reached out to Tekonsha and the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # 119250KIT is a fit and does not require any splicing into your factory wiring. This is my recommendation for your 2020 Subaru Legacy. I've attached a video to assist.
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• Will the Rhino-Rack Cargo Basket Part # RMCB Fit a 2018 Subaru Forester with Factory Rack
• The Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket part # RMCB should fit your 2018 Subaru Forester with the factory roof rack. The crossbars do not need to be longer than the cargo basket. In order to make sure this basket will work for you, you will need to measure your crossbar dimensions and spread. So long as they do not exceed 3-1/2" wide x 1-1/2" tall and are spaced between 21" - 30" apart then the Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket will fit. I have attached a review video for...
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• What Vehicles does the Draw-Tite Hitch # 36284 Fit?
• I'm so sorry to hear that! As far as the compatibility, the Draw-Tite Hitch 1-1/4" # 36284 fits the following vehicles: 2000 - 2004 Subaru Legacy Sedan and Wagon 2000 - 2004 Subaru Outback Sedan 2000 - 2004 Subaru Outback Wagon excluding Sport
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• How to Fit Thule 440 Square Bars on a 2015 Subaru Forester
• It looks like the Thule TH440 square bars were specialty bars for the Forester. To use them with your 2015 Subaru Forester, you will need 4 of the Replacement Foot for Thule TH440 Specialty Railing Rack with Load Bars, part # 753-3603. These will attach to the factory rails on your 2015 Forester. To tighten these, you will need the original knob that came with the square bars.
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• How to Determine if Thule EasyFold XT Will Fit with OEM Hitch on 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon
• As long as you have at least 1-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the face of the OEM trailer hitch on your 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 will fit just fine. This is compatible with 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers so it will be compatible in that regards. I'm pretty sure a 2020 Outback Wagon OEM hitch has a long enough tube. There was an issue with a lot of bike racks on an older model of the Outback Wagon but to my knowledge for the past few years...
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• Recommended Hitch For A 2009 Subaru Outback Wagon XT
• The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75560 is a direct fit for your 2009 Subaru Outback Wagon XT assuming it is not the sport model. The sport badge may have been removed, therefore to double check you will want to call the dealer with your VIN in order to be sure. For the sport model, you will want the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11315 in addition to the required stabilizer strap like the Curt Trailer Hitch Support Strap part # 18050 for all non-towing applications. Also...
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• Recommended Hitch Locking Pin For The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver
• If the ball mount you're using is hollow, the Let's Go Aero locking anti-rattle hitch pin, part # 63232 would work great. The square block and spring would insert into the end of the hollow shank of the ball mount with the spring and the hole in the block lining up with the hitch pin hole. A second option is the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch, part # RM-061. The Quiet Hitch bolts around the junction of the ball mount and the receiver tube, locking the two together.
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