Expert Answers about Subaru Ascent

• Can I Use SilentACT Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock SHP2083 On Thule Bike Racks
• Yes the SilentACT Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for Thule Bike Racks - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches part # SHP2083 will work well with the Thule Camber 4 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting - Steel part # TH9056. This particular SilentACT hitch lock is designed to match the threaded shank of the Thule bike racks. This lock will work with 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" (Class I and Class II) and 2" x 2" Thule bike racks and accessories.
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• Platform Rack Recommendation to Fit with Raised Rails on a 2021 Subaru Ascent
• As of right now I do not have any information as to if the Rhino Rack Platform will be compatible with your 2021 Subaru Ascent. If you want to get a platform on your 2021 Subaru Ascent, you can use the Yakima LockNLoad # Y05045 and use these adapters # Y05042-2 and these towers # Y33TR. The towers just wrap around your current side rails. This would only add about 4 inches to the top of your roof and it's your only roof tray option.
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• Will Cable Lock for Thule Epos Bike Racks Fit With an ABUS Frame Lock
• Yes, the Cable Lock for Thule Epos Bike Racks # TH89XE will click into an ABUS lock that accepts the pin system on this cable.
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• Is Bike Stand Available by Itself for HideOut 2 Bike Storage Stand and Transport Kit
• There are options for standalone bike stands, though the bike stand is not available by itself from the HideOut 2 Bike Storage Stand and Transport Kit for Lets Go Aero BossHog Hitch-Mounted Cargo Carrier # H01564, it does come only with the stand, cover, and net. If you wanted just a stand, there is the 6-Bike Floor Stand - Swagman Park It 6 # S64019 for numerous bikes at once, or you can get separate stands for each bike with the Feedback Sports RAKK Bike Floor Stand # 301-13989 or Feedback...
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• Can I Really Tow 5,000 lbs With My 2019 Subaru Ascent
• The Draw-Tite hitch part # 76253 for 2019 Subaru Ascent is rated for towing up to 5,000 but only if the Subaru is equipped with an air-cooled continuously variable transmission fluid cooler from the factory and the trailer has brakes. The owner's manual states vehicles without the variable transmission fluid cooler can tow up to 2,000 lbs. It is a good idea to check to make sure your Subaru Ascent is equipped with the cooler from the factory before towing 5,000 lbs. You can find out if...
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• Switch Panel for a Redarc Control Knob on a 2022 Subaru Ascent
• Thanks for the pictures! I have exactly what you are looking for. We have a couple of mounting options for the control knob that can go inside inserts in your Subaru's dash. This will give you a clean factory look install. The Universal Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controller Control Knob item # 331-TPSI-001 which measures 1-1/4 by 1 inch. There is also the option of using the Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controller Control Knob item # 331-TPSI-002...
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• Can I Use a Higher Rated Ball Mount?
• Yes, you can use a ball mount like item # DTSTBM6800 that has a higher capacity than your Subaru Ascent. You will just have to go off of the lowest capacity either your vehicle or hitch has. A better option would be to use the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534. This towing kit will provide you with a 2" ball and a fixed ball mount with a 3/4" rise and 2" drop. It also includes a hitch pin and clip, hitch receiver lock with keys, hitch cover, and a storage case. I have...
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• Where Can I Mount The Tekonsha Primus Brake Controller
• I went to the warehouse to measure the Primus and it does not take up as much space as you would think. The Tekonsha Primus part # TK90160 measures: Width- 3-3/8" Height- 1-1/4" Length-4-5/8" Most customers mount the Primus to the right side of the steering wheel low enough to where it doesn't interfere with driving. It does need to be mounted on a level horizontal plane and be lined up with the direction of travel. Vertically it can be mounted at any angle between 0 and 90 degrees. If...
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• Largest Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform that Fits Factory Bars of 2020 Subaru Ascent
• The Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform tray part # RR42115BF is a fit for your 2020 Subaru Ascent because it comes with universal mounting hardware that fits the factory bars of your Ascent. This is the biggest universal mount style they offer. The # RR35TB does not come with hardware and is normally paired with hardware that fits it to side rails or crossbars with top channels so it won't work for you.
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• Does Replacement T-Bolt with Nut for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailers Fit Thule AeroBlade Crossbars
• Yes, the Replacement T-Bolt with Nut for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailers # Y8880184 will fit in the channel of your Thule AeroBlade crossbars. We even had a customer review which states that is exactly what they have used this T-bolt for.
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• Best Roof Rack For A Rooftop Tent On A 2021 Subaru Ascent
• The best set up for a rooftop tent would be the Yakima JetStream roof rack system because it's easy to use, reliable, and has a weight capacity of 165 lbs. To connect this to the raised rails on your 2021 Subaru Ascent you need the 60" JetStream Crossbars # Y00426 along with the TimberLine Towers # Y33TR. To add locks to the TimberLine Towers you can do so with the kit # Y07204. This will help prevent a passerby from being able to remove the roof rack easily.
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• 2020 Subaru Ascent etrailer Trailer Hitch Height and Ground Clearance
• We haven't had a chance to get the ground clearance measurements for the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e35ZR on a Subaru Ascent yet but when we installed the Curt equivalent, part # C13400, on a 2019 Ascent it measured 13-1/4" for the hitch height which would mean ground clearance would be in the ballpark of 11" when taking account for the 2" receiver and thickness of the metal. This should be about the same for your 2020 Subaru Ascent but there may be some variance depending on wheel/tire...
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• Recommended Hitch and Roof Rack for a 2023 Subaru Ascent
• They don't make front mounted hitches for Subaru Ascents so I wouldn't expect one for the 2023 model year. We do however have alternatives for mounting accessories on your SUV. If you are interested in a traditional hitch, you will want the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch item # 306-X7381 Another option is to add a set of crossbars to your Ascent's factory roof rails. You can use the roof rack by Rhino Rack which includes the following parts: Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum...
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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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• Trailer Wiring Recommended for 2019 Subaru Ascent to Use Curt Echo Brake Controller
• We can get your 2019 Subaru Ascent set up with the exact trailer wiring you will need so you can install and use the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # C51180. The first thing you will need is a 4-way, and the best option for that is from Tekonsha, as they make the most reliable trailer wiring harnesses and because it has the highest amp rating which means it gives you the best prevention against potential shorts. The correct harness for your 2019 Ascent is the following: -...
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• Will Malone Profile 18B Work with Subaru Ascent with Factory Crossbars?
• Yes, the Malone Profile18B Rooftop Cargo Box # MPG911 will fit securely on your 2020 Subaru Ascent with factory crossbars as long as your crossbars are measure 1-3 inches in width and 3/4 inches - 1-3/8 inches in height. Some crossbars (factory or aftermarket) do have a slight arc to them. This is not abnormal when it comes to crossbar systems.
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• Recommended Brake Controller for a 2019 Subaru Ascent
• Yes, you will need a brake controller. To add one to your 2019 Subaru Ascent, I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item # RED24FR. This is a proportional brake controller that activates your trailer's brakes when your Subaru decelerates. It has a unique installation method where the only visible portion is the control knob that's about the size of a nickel. The main unit is hidden away inside your dash to be completely out of the way and out of sight. If you have the...
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• Compatibility of Lippert LC380605 Sway Command Trailer Sway Control With 2020 Subaru Ascent
• The only fit/compatibility exclusions for the Lippert # LC380605 Sway Command trailer mounted sway control system would be 2014 or newer GM trucks and SUVs equipped with an integrated trailer brake control module (ITBCM). The system would work just fine on a 2020 Subaru Ascent that's been equipped with an aftermarket brake controller like the Redarc Tow Pro Elite, part # RED44FR. Can I make a suggestion, though? Unless you're planning on towing off-road through rough terrain, you won't...
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• Will the Rhino-Rack Pionner Platform Rack # RR85TB Work with the Malone Aero Crossbars?
• I have an answer for you. Unfortunately, the Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Roof Tray - Aluminum # RR85TB will only fit Rhino-Rack accessories (including light brackets, cargo bags, and awnings). However, the largest pioneer rack that Rhino-Rack makes that will fit the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MPG216 is the Rhino-Rack Universal Pioneer Platform Rack for Crossbars - Aluminum - 58" Long x 47" Wide # RR42115BF. The # RR42115BF comes with the same low-profile, aerodynamic design reduces wind...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch For Hauling A Bike Rack On A 2023 Subaru Ascent
• For a 2023 Subaru Ascent the best trailer hitch for hauling a bike rack is going to be the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit # e55ZR. This hitch has a 2" receiver, which has the most versatility for use with other hitch related accessories. It's going to sit behind your bumper and can be completely hidden by the cover when not in use. If your worried about your bikes possibly blocking your tail lights you'll also want to install the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with...
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