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  • Can Pin be Easily Reached for EcoHitch Installed on 2019 Subaru Impreza Wagon
  • While the EcoHitch # 306-X7350 does have a hidden aspect to it, you won't have any trouble reaching the hitch pin hole with this installed on your 2019 Subaru Impreza Wagon as the receiver is easily accessed. The EcoHitch designed for some older models of the Impreza actually had the receiver sitting behind a knockout panel which made it look really clean but also limited access to the hitch pin hole. With the version for your '19 though you won't have any issues reaching the hitch pin...
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  • Correct Fit Dial Setting for a Thule Gateway Pro Trunk Rack on a 2018 Subaru Impreza
  • The Fit Dial setting you need to install the Thule Gateway Pro 2 Bike Rack # TH88VR or 3 Bike Rack on your 2018 Subaru Impreza is 9. Please note that Thule doesn't list the 3 bike Gateway Pro as a "fit" for your vehicle, but they do list the 2 bike version as a fit. This is basically saying to avoid loading 3 bikes on the rack for whatever reason, so just keep that in mind as you use the bike rack.
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  • How to Ground a Bargman Trailer Light to an Apache Tent Trailer with an Aluminum Frame
  • The Bargman trailer light # 30-92-003 has a separate ground wire that you can use to ground the light. Since the trailer has an aluminum frame, you will want to ground the lights to the main ground at the trailer connector even if you have steel bolts. Aluminum does not provide the best electrical ground to complete a circuit.
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  • Does Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center AC/DC Panel Converter 35 Amp Need Chassis Ground
  • In one way or another, the Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center with AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger part # PD4135K is grounded to the chassis although it's a bit different for the AC and DC side. I have attached for you below an addendum to the installation instructions you'll want to use when wiring up the panel. It goes over the grounding connections in more detail.
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  • Location of Brake Controller Connector in 2019 Subaru Ascent
  • To install the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite brake controller, part # RED44FR, in your 2019 Subaru Ascent you need to find the white connector with the standard red, white, blue, black wires coming out of it behind a kick panel to the left of the driver. The picture I attached shows the location. Use part # 3062-P to plug into that white connector to install and use the Redarc controller.
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  • Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2014 Subaru Forester
  • Yes, I have attached a video of the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75876 being installed on a 2014 Subaru Forester. The installation does not require any drilling but it will require a small amount of trimming of a heat shield. In the video Randy does a good job of step by step how to get the hitch installed. Your hitch will come with instructions. With a friend and a few hand tools you can get this installed within a few hours.
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  • How to Get Malone Kayak Carriers w/ T-slot Fit Kit to Slide Into the Channels of a Roof Rack
  • In order to use your Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier # MPG114MD with T-Slot Fit Kit # MPG8287 in the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MPG216 you will need to remove the rubber stripping (gasket) in the T-slot channel. You can remove, trim, and re-insert the strips around the mounting hardware of your accessories to keep the crossbar channel capped and quiet. I have included a picture that shows what the channels will look like with the strip removed and the carrier with fit kit installed.
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  • Fitting a Bones 805 on a 2015 Subaru Outback with Electric Liftgate
  • To get the Saris Bones part # SA805BL to secure around the rear hatch of your 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon will require you to partially open the hatch so that you can slip the hooks past the seam. The procedure for opening the tailgate manually is explained in the owner's manual, section 2-43. You have to climb inside the car, remove a plastic cover on the inside of the tailgate, and move the opening lever manually. This is the same as the previous generation and it's the same whether you...
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  • Installing Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch # 76227 on 2017 Subaru Outback
  • Good morning! At this time (September 2018) we do not yet have an installation video for the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76227 on the 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon. I have however attached the complete written instructions that you can take a look at. The hitch will use existing holes in the vehicle's frame for a no-drill installation but it does require temporary removal of the bumper/fascia along with some fascia trimming. We estimate an installation time of just around 2 hours.
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  • Does Curt Trailer Hitch for 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon Work with Rear Bumper Sensors
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C67JR will work perfectly on your 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon without any interference whatsoever with its rear bumper sensors; they will not be a factor either during the installation or after the hitch is installed. I have added a link to the installation instructions of this hitch for you to check out, and if you plan on doing some towing you will need Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Connector # HM11143885 to power your trailer's lights along with...
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  • Which Trailer Hitch is Most Hidden on 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • The most hidden trailer hitch available for your 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon is without a doubt the Stealth Trailer Hitch # 391SUOB20 if you only plan on using it for accessories (bike rack, cargo carrier, etc) or the Stealth # 391SUOB20T if you think you will also tow a small trailer somewhere down the line. Both options offer the same unique design that essentially becomes completely invisible when it's not in use, as the receiver portion itself can be removed from the main crosstube....
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  • Ground Wire Gauge for Additional Wiring of ETBC7L
  • You'd want to use 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 which we sell by the foot. Attaching to the battery is a matter of going directly to the positive post of the battery and you'd be set.
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  • How Does Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier Attach to Yakima Round Crossbars
  • The mounting brackets of the Thule Hull-A-Port part # TH834 are compatible with round crossbars like what Yakima offers. Since round bars don't have edges (obviously) the clamps of this rack would need to be tightened pretty good so that the rack would not rotate on the bar. This would only happen if there wasn't a kayak loaded though.
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  • Does Hitch Size Affect Warranty of 2019 Subaru Forester
  • Hitch size should not affect the warranty of your 2019 Subaru Forester. So if you wanted a 2 inch hitch like the mostly hidden Curt part # C47HR you'd be fine to install it. When you install an aftermarket part on your vehicle like a trailer hitch in this case, you are protected by the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act. This act states, in part, that unless the installation and the part caused a problem then the warranty cannot be voided. I recommend looking it up online.
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  • Location of Draw-Tite Class III 2 Inch Hitch # 75673 on a 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • The Outback Sport is referring to the Subaru Impreza model that is called the Outback Sport. The Draw-Tite Class III 2 Inch Hitch, part # 75673, is visible underneath the rear fascia, but the receiver tube does not protrude from under the vehicle. When the factory hitch is installed the rear fascia is removed from the vehicle and mounted behind the fascia, but the receiver tube does stick out about 2 to 3 inches from the fascia. Because of safety issues I would NOT recommend to modify...
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  • Will Malone BigFoot Pro Canoe Carrier Fit Malone Trailer Crossbars
  • The Malone BigFoot Pro Canoe Carrier with Tie-Downs # MPG112MD will stay in place just fine on the Malone trailer crossbars as long as you've tightened them down properly. It's always a good idea to recheck your equipment before each trip as well to make sure everything is secured and that goes for any equipment you plan on using whether it's cost-effective or the most expensive thing you've purchased.
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  • Do Access Holes Have to be Drilled to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2010 Subaru Legacy
  • The top of the frame rails on the 2010 Subaru Legacy are covered and you cannot get them in from above. An access hole must be drilled on both sides like in the video I have linked. i have also linked the instructions for you. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a carrying bag. For trailer wiring, use # 118511.
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  • Install Procedure for Curt Class I # C11286 Trailer Hitch on 2015 Subaru Impreza Hatchback
  • According to my Curt representative, the install procedure for the # C11286 Curt Class I hitch hasn't changed from the 2014 model year to the 2015. This particular hitch is a fit for 5 door hatchback models with single exhausts only. The Curt hitch warranty stipulates that a stabilizing strap like part # 18050 be used on all non-trailer loads like bike racks or cargo carriers. The problem is that on many vehicles, there isn't a convenient place for the strap to attach to the vehicle (especially...
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  • How To Use Saris Bones EX 2 Bike Rack With Only One Bike
  • In regards to the Saris Bones EX 2 Bike Rack part # SAR83FR, if you're only carrying one bike it would need to be placed in the cradles closest to the vehicle. In regards to use with a spoiler, it doesn't actually put pressure on the spoiler although the straps may still come into contact. There will be no issues with spoiler use if factory and listed as a confirmed fit.
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  • How to Use the Cable Lock of Part # HRLHPTC With a Hollywood Racks HR200
  • To use the cable lock portion of the # HRLHPTC will require a bit of creativity as you said there are no welded loops on the rack to route the cable through to attach it to the rack. Instead you would want to wrap the cable several times around the main cross bar of the rack routing it through the spokes of the bikes as well. This will take up all of the slack and make it impossible to slip the cable off the rack with the bikes.
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