How to Add Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller to 2013 Subaru Outback
Question:
Greetings, Is pn 90885 plug and play on a 2013 Subaru Outback? Thanks,
asked by: Brian M
Expert Reply:
The 2013 Subaru Outback does not have factory trailer wiring, which means there isn't a strictly plug-and-play brake controller for this vehicle, so you'll need to add the wiring to your Outback to use a brake controller. You'll need to start with a 4-way, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118467 followed by the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7, which will give you a 7-way connector, circuit breakers and the rest of the hardware needed to install a brake controller.
The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885 will also require the Brake Control Plug-In Harness # 20127 in your 2013 Outback. The "plug-in" portion of this means it will plug into the brake controller, and it has wires on the end which splice into your wiring to activate the brake controller. This, along with a trailer hitch for your '13 Outback, such as the Draw-Tite # 75673 which I recommend, will give you an effective towing set up.
I have added links to video installs, instruction manuals, as well as a help article on brake controller installation which I recommend checking out.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Universal
- Draw-Tite
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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
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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