Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Subaru Outback

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Hi there. I just now heard about you. We want to buy a 17foot deluxe casita and a 2015 Suburu Outback. Without something like your hitch the the 395 tongue weight exceeds the 200 lb outback hitch weight. Do you think with your hitch this combo of Outback and Casita would work? Thanks

asked by: William B

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The Draw-Tite part # 75673 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Subaru Outback and has a 600 lb tongue weight rating so IT has enough capacity for towing your trailer, but if the vehicle ends up having a lower tongue weight capacity than the hitch you have to go with the lower of the two ratings as the overall capacity since you are only as strong as your weakest towing component.

Basically you will need to figure out the weight of your trailer when it will be loaded and ready to tow and make sure it is less than the towing capacities for the hitch and vehicle to be safe.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

It looks like Subaru only offers a class I, 1-1/4" trailer hitch for a 2011 Subaru Outback. Therefore, if you need a class III, 2" trailer hitch for your 2011 Subaru Outback you will have to use an aftermarket trailer hitch. The issue with…

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Answer 2

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.…

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Answer 3

When we installed Draw-Tite 2-Inch hitch #75673 on a 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon we measured the height of the top of the receiver opening as 15-inches above ground. You can see this dimension illustrated in the linked video at the 1:40-minute mark.…

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Answer 4

The Draw Tite Hitch part #75673 is a carry over from the 2017 Subaru Outback to the 2018 model. Draw Tite was able to get their hands on this vehicle very early to test fit and confirm the fit. I attached an installed picture for you to check out as…

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Answer 5

To install the Draw-Tite Class III Receiver, part #75673 the instructions state that a 1-1/8 inch access hole will need to be drilled in the bottom of the frame to allow the hardware to be fished up inside the frame. The easiest way to make the hole…

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Answer 6

When installing the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, #75673, on a 2010 Subaru Outback, you will want to drill the new access holes to fishwire the bolts through as specified in the instructions, linked for reference. Enlarging holes on the frame or hitch is…

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Answer 7

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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Answer 8

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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Answer 12

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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