Expert Answers about Subaru Forester

• Will Curt Cargo Carrier C18110 Fit Class I Hitch of 2020 Subaru Forester
• Yes the Curt cargo carrier part #C18110 would work great in the Class I hitch of your 2020 Subaru Forester as it is Class I compatible.
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• Testing Tail Light Wires on a 2013 Subaru Forester to Install Tow Bar Wiring Harness RM-154
• Roadmaster tow bar wiring harness # RM-154 is a universal type of harness that fits many vehicles. As such there are no vehicle specific installation instructions. You will need to use a circuit tester such as # 3808 to test the tail light wiring on your 2013 Subaru Forester to determine the functions. Then you can connect the harness accordingly. On the harness the white wire is ground, green is for right turn signal, red is for brake lights, yellow is for left turn signal, and brown...
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• Will Removing Heatshield For Installation of Hitch Cause Damage to Subaru Forester
• My technical contact at Curt assured me that removing the heat shield when installing the Curt hitch # C13144 on your 2015 Subaru Forester will not cause damage to your vehicle. The law mandating the heat shield requirement was originally geared toward muscle cars when they got too hot and gas can spill out and catch the backside of the vehicle on fire. Since then, gas tanks have multiple layers of protection and the heat build up in a regular versus muscle car are drastically different....
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• How to Install Draw-Tite Hitch Part # 76182 on 2017 Subaru Forester Touring with Reverse Sensors
• The installation process for installing the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76182 on a 2017 Subaru Forester Touring with the reverse sensors in the bumper will be almost exactly the same as installing the trailer hitch on a 2017 Subaru Forester without the reverse sensors in the bumper. The only thing you need to do differently is remove the wires from the back of the sensors before removing the rear fascia and then plugging them back in while reinstalling the rear fascia. The...
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• Can Heat Shield be Re-Used When Installing Draw-Tite Hitch Receiver # 75876 on Subaru 2015 Forester
• I believe the video that you are referencing is the installation of the Curt Hitch Receiver, # C13144, on a 2014 Subaru Forester where the hitch shield is re-installed around the hitch. When it comes to installing the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 75876, on your 2015 Subaru Forester, yes, you can re-install the heat shield just as long as you remove the portion of the shield that comes in contact with the frame. The hitch must be installed directly to the frame of the...
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• Installing the ETCB7 Kit and a Brake Controller on a 2001 Subaru Forester
• Let's start off with the wiring. Since you already have a 4-Pin connector on your 2001 Subaru Forester all you will need to make your Forester compatible with the 7-Way on your trailer is the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7. This will plug into the existing 4-Pin connector that you have and then will supply the 12V Power, Brake Controller Signal, and Reverse Lights. We do have instructions, plus I have added a video showing this kit being installed on a 2001 Forester, but I have attached...
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• Which Straps Do I Replace with the Hatch Huggers for my Saris Bones EX 3 Bike Rack?
• The placement of the Hatch Huggers for Saris Trunk Mount Bike Racks # SA3035 depends on the specific vehicle and bike rack. I confirmed with Saris that you should use the hatch huggers for the side straps when using the Saris Bones EX 3 # SA803 on your 2020 Subaru Forester. The other securing straps will be attached as specified in the instruction manual.
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• 7-Way connector for a 2009 Subaru Forester
• To get the 7-way connector to the rear of your 2009 Subaru Forester you will need to use the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, item # 118467, and then install the Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole and 4 Pole, item # 37185. When you install the Adapter you will have to wire a 12 volt power wire from the number 4 pole in the 7-Way, to the vehicle battery (see link). Use a 40 amp circuit breaker, item # PK54540, with 10 gauge wire to protect the trailer and vehicle. We offer a Brake Controller 7 and...
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• Amp and Fuse Rating for Tekonsha T-One Wiring Harness # 118467 on 2018 Subaru Forester
• The Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118467 that you referenced, which is confirmed to fit your 2018 Subaru Forester, features a 2.1 amp rating for the stop/turn light circuits and a 5.6 amp rating for the tail/running light circuit. It includes a 10 amp mini fuse. This custom harness will install on your Forester by simply plugging into factory ports in the rear cargo area. It will provide you with a 4-Way connector to connect with and power a trailer's basic signal lights. I...
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• Fit and Installation of WeatherTech Window Air Deflectors on 2013 Subaru Forester
• The front window deflectors are a compression or tension fit, and do not require any adhesive to remain in place. The outward and downward tension applied against the side and bottom of the door frame will hold them securely in place. I have edited a photo that might make this a bit more clear for you. The rear deflectors use an included strip of adhesive tape that adheres them to the inside of the window channel.
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• What Would Happen if you Only Ran One Set of Snow Socks on Vehicle
• Nothing bad would happen if you only ran one set of Snow Socks like the part # TCH70 that you referenced. You just wouldn't get quite as good of traction as if you had them on all four.
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• Will Removing the Heatshield For Installation of Curt Hitch Cause Damage to 2014 Subaru Forester
• My technical contact at Curt assured me that removing the heat shield when installing the Curt hitch # C13144 on your 2014 Subaru Forester will not cause any damage to your vehicle. The law mandating the heat shield requirement was originally geared toward muscle cars when they got too hot and gas can spill out and catch the backside of the vehicle on fire. Since then, gas tanks have multiple layers of protection and the heat build up in a regular versus muscle car are drastically different....
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• Is Installation of Rear SumoSprings the Same as Front SumoSprings on a 2010 Subaru Forester
• The instructions for the Coil SumoSprings # CSS-1125R are typical, generic instructions for the SumoSprings regardless of front or rear. You are correct though you would stabilize the front wheels of the vehicle and adjust your installation accordingly for the rear where needed when following the instructions to install them on the rear axle. However, on your 2010 Subaru Forester there are some special trimming instructions you will need. For these instructions you will need to contact...
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• SHould the Heat Shield be Reinstalled When Installing the Curt C13409 on my 2020 Subaru Forester
• I agree that while it is up to the consumer and either way is the correct way to do it in the end that when installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13409 that the heat shield should be re installed. If for no other reason just to add a little additional protection.
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• Are The Chain Loops On a Hitch Rated As Tow Points?
• No. You are not able to use the safety chain loops on your Curt # 13147 hitch as tow points because the loops that are found on the receiver tube of trailer hitches are not rated for towing. These loops are designed to have safety chains looped to them and connected to the trailer in order to provide a layer of safety in the event that the hitch ball or ball mount fail.
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• Does the Heat Shield of a 2015 Subaru Forester Need to Get Removed to Install Trailer Hitch
• To install the Curt hitch part # C13144 on your 2015 Subaru Forester you will need to permanently remove the rear heat shield. I attached the install video you referenced as well as instructions that detail how this is done. Heat shields like what your vehicle has are there to prevent heat from exhaust from transferring up into the interior of the vehicle. At the rear of a vehicle exhaust components are nearly as hot as they are near the front so removing the rear heat shields wouldn't...
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• What are the Crossbar Spread Limitations for Rhino-Rack SX Roof Rack on a 2006 Subaru Forester
• The crossbar spread range listed in the installation instructions is just a recommended crossbar spread. If you needed to space the crossbars closer or further apart, you can. Most roof mounted accessories require crossbar spreads between 23 inches and 32 inches, however, you can move the crossbars to any spread as long as the crossbars stay attached to the factory side rails on your Forester. As you said, the maximum spread between the crossbars is only limited by the space available on...
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• Are All 4 Locks in the RockyMounts Lock Core Set # RKY0334 Operated by Both Included Keys
• Yes, you are correct that both keys included in the RockyMounts Lock Core Set # RKY0334 are identical and each will operate all four of the included lock cores. These are compatible with the RockyMounts rooftop and truck-bed bike-rack models with locking quick-release skewers. Their zinc plating helps prevent corrosion. This lock kit is covered by RockyMounts' limited lifetime warranty and it is illustrated in the linked review video.
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• Curt Trailer Hitch Installation on 2015 Subaru Forester
• Curt hitch # C13144 fits several model years of the Subaru Forester including your 2015 and the 2016 model year shown in the linked video you referenced. The forward-most hole in the car's frame, the one that is shown in the video being enlarged with the pry bars, is simply for accessing the interior of the frame rail, but not for installation of the hitch hardware. Three, not four, fasteners are used on each side of the hitch. When you place the hitch up into position under the car you'll...
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• Does Draw-Tite Require the Use of Stabilizer Straps With Non-Supported Loads
• Draw-Tite does not require the use a stabilizer strap when their hitches are used with a non-supported load like a bike rack or cargo carrier. This is one of the biggest advantages to Draw Tite hitches over the Curt hitches.
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