Trailer Hitch Recommended for 2019 Subaru Outback

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I am looking to purchase a trailer hitch for a 2019 Subaru outback. We will be using it for a bike rack and possibly towing a small trailer. Which trailer hitch do you recommend. We were looking at models : e98847 or 76227. Should we buy the wiring, etc in case we do tow a trailer at the same time or can that be put on at a different time?

asked by: Julia

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Whenever the option is available, I'll always recommend choosing the 2 inch receiver over the 1-1/4 inch because the 2 inch has many more hitch mounted accessories available.

The etrailer brand # e98847 and the Draw-Tite # 76227 are both fine choices. The main difference between the two is that the # e98847 will be fully visible when installed while the Draw-Tite # 76227 will have the crossbar concealed behind the vehicle bumper with only the receiver tube and safety chain hooks visible.

If the fact that the hitch is mostly visible doesn't bother you, then the # e98847 would work great. If you'd rather have a more concealed hitch, go with the Draw-Tite # 76227 or preferably the US made Curt
# C13410.

I've linked to installation videos that you might find helpful.

You can always install a wiring harness at a later date, but it wouldn't be the worst idea to install it now if you're fairly convinced you'll be towing at some point in the future. For a trailer wiring harness, use # 118467.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

For your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon we have trailer wiring that plugs into the connector at the rear of the vehicle like with the Tekonsha harness part #118467 which I recommend the highest. This installs easily and has the most reliable converter…

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Answer 2

I attached an install video that shows the trailer wiring harness part #118467 installed on a 2017 Subaru Outback like what you have. In it you can see exactly where to find the harness on your vehicle. There are several panels that need to come out…

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Answer 3

I have included a link to a video below that shows trailer wiring harness #118467 being installed on a 2017 Subaru Outback. The video shows you where to plug in the harness. The tool our installer uses to remove trim panels is the appropriately named…

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Answer 4

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13410 and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76227 is the manufacturer. They install the same way and offer the same weight capacities. Between the two there is no…

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Answer 5

While there is a Draw-Tite hitch that fits your 2017 Subaru Outback, the part number you asked about is not a fit; that is a fit for the Forester, like you mentioned. Instead, for a similar hitch that does fit your '17 Outback and is a no-drill…

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Answer 6

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Answer 7

I believe you are referring to the 3 concealed cross tube hitches available for the 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon, Draw-Tite Class III part #76227, Curt Class III part #C13410 and EcoHitch part #306-X7601. The Draw-Tite part #76227 hitch is the best…

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Answer 8

I recommend going with the Draw-Tite #76227 . This hitch has a 2" receiver that won't interfere with the backup sensors on your bumper. This hitch has a 600-lb TW / 4000-lb towing capacity to maximize the towing capabilities of your 2019…

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Answer 9

The Curt hitch receiver item #C13410 and the Draw-Tite hitch receiver item #76227 are identical hitches in almost every way. They both have the same capacities and installation methods and are hard to identify once they're installed on a Subaru.…

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Answer 10

When it comes to capacity, installation procedure and appearance once installed you can pretty much toss a coin to choose between the Curt #C13410 or the Draw-Tite #76227, they are that similar. This being said, I'd always choose the Curt because…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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