Towing Capacity for a 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon

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OK I have the ecohitch EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4 installed on my outback 3.6 and I am looking at trailers. My question is ...the hitch is rated for 525 lbs and my car manual says maximum tongue weight of 200lbs and towing capacity 3000lbs? What value do I use when looking at campers for the dry hitch weight?

asked by: Stephania

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For starters, the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7601 and your 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon are tested independently of one another which is why you are seeing two different figures. The weakest component in a towing setup is always going to be your limiting factor which in this case is the vehicle therefore, you will be limited to 200 lbs tongue weight and 3,000 lbs gross trailer weight.

The dry hitch weight is going to be the tongue weight of the trailer while unloaded. The loaded hitch weight will need to be below the total tongue weight for your Outback which is 200 lbs. Also, in the owner's manual it states that if the trailer is over 1,000 lbs it will need to have brakes. In order to tow a trailer with brakes you will first need a 4-way like part # 118467, a 4 to 7-way adapter like part # ETBC7, and a brake controller like part # 90885.

I have attached install videos for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Yakima does have a way to install a set of their round crossbars like the part #Y00408 on the roof of your 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon with the parts #Y53TR, #Y03536, and #Y00241 and you'd be set.

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Answer 2

Sounds like your 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon has factory installed crossbars that run side to side so the Yakima JayLow, #Y04073, is a direct fit. It does come with everything you will need to mount the carrier and secure up to 2 kayaks. You will…

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Answer 3

There is just a bit of fascia trimming required on your 2019 Subaru Legacy in order to install the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7384. What that means is you'll simply snip off part of the bumper fascia in order to give the…

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Answer 4

We do have all the items you need to add electric drum brakes to your existing 2200-lb axle and the linked article outlines it all. But for making this process as easy and foolproof as possible you might consider simply replacing the entire axle…

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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…

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Answer 6

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 7

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 8

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Answer 9

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 10

I agree it is the right time to upgrade to a Lithium charger/converter as not all are Lithium compatible. I recommend using the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger - 60 Amp #PD4060K which is a replacement for your…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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