Best Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness for 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon
Question:
I just purchased a 2017 Subaru Outback. What fits? the Curt and Drawtite 2016? Also what wiring kit is recommended? Thanks for your reply in advance.
asked by: Tim S
Expert Reply:
For your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Class III # 75673 over the Curt Trailer Hitch Class III # C13206. They're very similar hitches with identical ratings so you really can't go wrong either way. But looking at each from the rear of the car the Draw-Tite sits back further and is less visible.
I suggest a Class III hitch because a 2 inch receiver will have a lot more capabilities than a 1-1/4 inch such as bike rack and trailer ball mount options. Even if you don't need anything additional now you never know when you will down the road. I've attached a Help Article you can look at to help you decide.
The Curt T-Connector Wiring Harness # C56040 will work just fine with your Subaru.
You may also need a Ball Mount # C45036 which includes the hitch ball, pin, and clip with it.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2" Ball - 2" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
more information >
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