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  • Can the Thule Pulse Rooftop Cargo Carrier Be Left On Vehicle Full Time?
  • Yes, you can leave the Thule Pulse Medium Rooftop Cargo Box # TH614 on your Subaru full time. Realistically, the only time you'd need to take it off is when you go through a car wash. Thule recommends not to leave the box out for long periods of time because of exposure to the elements, but as long as you take care of it you'll be fine.
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  • Can Hatch of 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon be Opened With Yakima FullBack Attached
  • Due to the way the trunk-mounted bike racks such as the Yakima FullBack # Y02634 attach you cannot open the hatch of a vehicle such as your 2018 Subaru Outback with the rack mounted; doing so could damage the vehicle or the rack, particularly because the weight of the rack could make the hatch unexpectedly close after you have it up so you definitely need to remove it prior to opening your Subaru's hatch. If you want to open your hatch with a bike rack on you will need to use a trailer...
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  • Installation Time for Wiring Harness and Trailer Hitch on 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56040, which is confirmed to fit your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon, is a pretty straight-forward installation since it is custom-fit for this vehicle. The T-connector will simply plug into the Outback Wagon's built-in ports, which are located behind the interior trim panel in the rear cargo area. Once connected, you will just insert the 10-amp fuse into the fuse holder and installation is complete. I cannot speak for the system that your local...
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  • How To Upgrade 4-Way On 2020 Subaru Outback To 7-Way
  • In order to upgrade the 4-way trailer connector on a 2020 Subaru Outback to a 7-way I recommend using the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit part # ETBC7L. If the trailer has brakes then you will want to add the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180 since this would make for a splice-free installation. Simpy plug the two 4-ways in together and run a power wire to the battery but that's it. In regards to mounting, you'd need to rig something up yourself since they don't make any sort...
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  • Can the Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit # FHDPB330301 be Installed at 48 Inches on a 1200 Lbs Trailer
  • You are correct the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3 x 3 inch Tongue, item # FHDPB330301, can be installed at 48 inches. This is the Maximum recommended installation point for this fold-away hinge. When installed at 48 inches back from the tongue, the gross trailer weight can be up to 2600 pounds and the trailer tongue weight can be up to 260 pounds. You should verify both of these weights, with the trailer fully loaded and ready to tow, before installing the fold-away on your...
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  • Can You Install a Transmission Cooler on a 2007 Subaru Legacy
  • Transmission coolers are not vehicle specific, in order to determine if this Derale Transmission Cooler # D13502 would fit on your vehicle I would recommend you check out the area in front of your radiator and measure it to determine if you have enough room for this cooler to fit. The dimensions for this product are listed on the product page under the specs heading. I attached installation instructions and an installation video for this product for you to check out also.
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  • Install Video of etrailer Hitch for 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • I have attached an install video for you below of the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98847 on a 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon. It can be streamed and viewed online but not downloaded. The install is pretty easy, just common hand tools required and you don't need a lift.
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  • What Size Crossbars DoesThe Replacenet U-Bolt for The Thule Canyon Fit?
  • The Replacement U-Bolt for Thule Canyon and Thule Trail Roof Cargo Basket # TH84FW measures 50 mm (2")tall and 90 mm (3-5/8") wide, and can accommodate crossbars that has a maximum height of 31.25mm (1.23") or a minimum height of 21.25mm (.84"), so as long as your crossbars are within these parameters you'll have no issues. Attached is a diagram showing these measurements for you to check out.
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  • How To Mount A Pollak 6-Pole Trailer Wiring Socket On A 2019 Subaru Outback
  • If you're trying to attach the Pollak 6-Pole, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Socket # PK11609 to the back of the Subaru for towing a trailer and there isn't a big enough cutout in the paneling to accommodate the socket then you'll need to get some brackets to mount it to the hitch. You can use a no-drill bracket # 18136 to connect to the hitch and then 6-pole bracket # PK11771 off of it for the # PK11609 to mount to.
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  • Can 7-Way be Installed on 2014 Subaru Outback
  • You can absolutely install a 7-way on your 2014 Subaru Outback and I have no idea why an installer would say otherwise. The hitch installer you mentioned may install trailer hitches but has never installed a 7-way because he or she would know that computers have nothing to do with it. To install a 7-way on your 2014 Subaru Outback you will need a couple of parts: - T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118467 - Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller...
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  • Where Does the Curt Echo Get a Signal From When Used On a 2019 Subaru Outback
  • The Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180 has an internal inertia sensor that will detect deceleration of the tow vehicle and then apply a varying voltage based on this deceleration to the trailer's brakes. There is no hardwired connection to the stop light switch needed like there would be for a conventional brake controller. The Curt Echo is an excellent choice for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon and probably one of the most popular options for this vehicle as well because...
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  • Help Installing Tekonsha Trailer Wiring Harness # 118461 on 2002 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • I checked your order notes and it looks like you bought the Tekonsha trailer wiring harness part # 118461 for your 2002 Subaru Outback Wagon. The easiest way for me to show you how it installs is to have you check out the install video link I attached for this harness on a Subaru Outback that is the same generation as yours.
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  • Ordering Hardware Kit for Curt Hitch C13206
  • We do have a hardware kit for the Curt hitch part # C13206 but it's with our part number # RHK. You'd need to enter the part number for the hitch on the product page and then also select Curt as the hitch manufacturer and we'll ship you out what you are in need of.
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  • How to Determine Correct Ball Mount Rise/Drop for Towing with a 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • To choose the correct rise/drop for a ball mount you'll first want to park both your 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon and your single jetski trailer on level ground and then take some measurements. For your Outback Wagon you want to measure from the ground to the top inside of the hitch receiver, and then for your trailer you want to measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler. If your hitch is higher then you need a drop but if your trailer is higher you need a rise. Simply subtract...
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  • Will the 1-Bike Add-On for Thule Bed Rider Pro Work With 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 Crossbars?
  • The 1-Bike Add-On for Thule Bed Rider Pro Truck Bed Bike Rack # TH98YC is meant to fit onto the square bars of the Thule Bed Rider Pro # TH38YC which uses a 30x20mm (1-3/16" x 25/32") square bar. With your bars being 31.75x31.75mm (1-1/4" x 1-1/4"), they are going to be a bit too large to be clamped on. Your best bet is to use your bars t-slots if they have them or mount it directly to the floor.
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  • Tools Required to Install EcoHitch 306-X7601 on 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • To install the EcoHitch # 306-X7601 on your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon, you need: - Phillips and Flathead Screwdrivers # PT55ZR - Trim Removal and Pry Tools # ALL648544, # PT73HJ - Ratchet with 10 mm and 14mm socket - Torque Wrench # ALL644044 - Air Saw, Utility Knife or Tin Snip - Tape measure and straight edge (or ruler) - Wax/grease pencil I've also attached an installation video so you can get a good idea of the process.
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  • Does Curt Trailer Hitch Sit Against Bumper for 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13410 will fit up snug against the bumper of your 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon and if you reference the linked instructions you can see that you actually need to trim some of the bumper fascia. As for how far out past the bumper it sits, I'm not quite sure because we haven't installed it on a 2010 Outback Wagon yet (August 2019). I did go out to the warehouse though and found that from the back side of the mounting brackets to the outermost edge of the receiver...
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  • Can a Class II Trailer Hitch be Used to Tow a 900 lb Trailer with a 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • Although you could get away with a Class II trailer hitch like part # 36493 for towing a 900 lb trailer with your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon, I highly recommend using a Class III trailer hitch like part # 75673 or part # 76227 instead. The Class III trailer hitches have 2" receivers which allow you to use a wider variety of accessories than if you went with a Class II trailer hitch. You will want to also check out your owner's manual for any information or restrictions about towing and...
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  • Trailer Brake Controller Install Video for 2022 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • I have attached for you below an install video of the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56040 that I did on a 2022 Subaru Outback Wagon. This will be needed for a 7-way installation but you do also still need an adapter. I see you picked out a few other parts for this but I have another suggestion which is to use the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation part # ETBC7L with the Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller part # C51180. The reason being that this...
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  • Malone Roof Rack that Fits 2014 Subaru Outback with OEM Bars to Use Thule Hullavator
  • The Malone roof rack kit part # MPG216 does fit the raised side rails of your 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon that you mentioned. The minimum crossbar spread that the Hullavator part # TH898 requires is 24 inches so that shouldn't be a problem.
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