Drilling Holes to Install the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75673 on a 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon

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Is ok to just enlarge the existing holes for mounting or is it better to drill the 2 new holes and pull the bolts through? I will be installing on a 2010 Subaru Outback

asked by: Chris

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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 not advisable because the hitch will be relying more on the square block rather than the frame of the vehicle and that could cause failure.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

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 2

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…

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Answer 3

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7162 is a fit for your 2013 Subaru Outback. We recommend removing the bumper fascia because the fascia will require trimming, but Torklift doesn't require it. Their installation details offer two…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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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 9

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Answer 10

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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Answer 11

The best option we offer for your dump trailer is the Erickson Mesh Tarp and Truck Bed Cover part #EM57059 which measures 12' wide x 16' long. It's not the exact dimensions you wanted but it will still cover most of the area you need it…

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Answer 12

When installing/adjusting the Solera RV Slide-Out Awning #LCV000163285 tension is applied by rotating the awning roller 14 times. This should apply the needed spring tension so that the fabric doesn't billow in the wind or leave enough slack that…

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