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  • Thule Roof Rack for 2019 Subaru Outback Touring Model
  • Thule does offer a roof rack for your 2019 Subaru Outback. You can assemble the rack using the following parts: • Thule 47 inch WingBar Evo crossbars, part # TH711220 for black or # TH711200 for silver • Thule Flush Rail Feet, part # TH710601 • Fit kit, part # TH186047
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  • Black Roof Rack Options for 2017 Subaru Impreza Wagon
  • We have black roof racks for the 2017 Subaru Impreza wagon, for both bare roof and raised side rail variants and you can see all on the linked page. At the top of the page please click on the type of roof set-up you have and then you'll see only the black roof racks for that kind of roof. You have roof rack options from several makers including Thule and Rhino-Rack and in several bar styles including round, square, rectangular and the quietest type, the wing-like Aero style which generate...
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  • Hanging Bike Rack Recommendation with Best Ground Clearance
  • The Swagman Trailhead part # S63360 has the larger rise at 3 inches over the # 63120 which has 2 inches. The Trailhead also has about two inches of straight shank directly out of the hitch opening before starting to angle upward. It's the ground clearance winner for sure.
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  • Is ETBC7 Brake Controller Install Kit Available With 7-way Round Pin Connector
  • Unfortunately, we do not. Since the 7-way round pin isn't very common anymore, I'd recommend removing the connector from the trailer and wiring up a 7-way blade connector that's much more commonly found. I'd go with a combination trailer connector/junction box like # HS381-9000 which would provide good place to make the wiring connections neatly and keep them protected from moisture and dirt. I've linked to our trailer wiring help article which explains how a 7-way blade connector is...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon L.L. Bean Edition with Dual Exhaust
  • I confirmed with my contact at Curt that their USA-made Class II hitch # C12284 is a fit on your 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon with dual exhausts. A helpful installation article and video are linked for your reference, along with the written instructions. The instructions will tell you the specific tools needed to bolt the hitch on the car. This Class II hitch can be used with any Class II-compatible hitch accessory, such as a cargo carrier like # C18110 or a bike rack such as # TH9058.
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  • Does Curt In-Line Echo Brake Controller Require Brake Output Circuit of Vehicle to be Active
  • On the vehicle side of the trailer wiring the brake output circuit is not required to be active to use the Curt In-Line Echo part # C79DR. This controller creates this circuit essentially right behind the 7-way which is why it's not needed.
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  • Availability of the Hopkins Collapsible Vehicle Trunk Cargo Organizer # HM74113
  • Yes, we do have the Hopkins Collapsible Vehicle Trunk Cargo Organizer # HM74113 available on our site. I have attached a review video for you to reference as well.
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  • Trailer Hitch Availability for 2007 Subaru Outback XT 2.5i Wagon
  • The Subaru Outback Sport featured an off-road appearance package, and a slightly raised suspension. Subaru discontinued the Outback Sport nameplate in 2011. If your Outback has the off-road appearance package and a single exhaust we offer one hitch, the light-duty Curt Class I # C11497 which has a 1-1/4-inch receiver opening. If you do not have the Sport edition you can choose from 1-1/4-inch Class II and 2-inch Class III hitches for your wagon. The linked page will show you all of these...
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  • Roof Rack for 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon Touring Edition with Flush Roof Side Rails
  • To use 60" crossbars on your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon with the flush rails you will need to use a Yakima system since the Thule recommends the 47" WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711220 for your vehicle but there is limited space on the underside of the bars for the feet to fit. For a Yakima rack you'll need the following parts: 60" CoreBar Crossbars - # Y00422 RidgeLine Towers - # Y00145 Fit Kit - # Y06028 Lock Core Kit - # Y07204 (optional) This gives you the longer crossbars you're looking...
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  • Spare Tire Bike Rack for Rear of Travel Trailer
  • Even though tire mounted bike racks aren't rated to be used on the rear of trailers due to the extra bouncing around they would experience, we do have a solution or two that would work for you. Swagman's Around the Spare Deluxe Rack, part # S80501, has a two bike capacity and is specifically designed for use on a travel trailer, if the trailer has a 4 or 4-1/2 inch continuously welded steel square tube bumper. If your travel trailer has some exposed frame members on the trailer tongue,...
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  • Availability of the EcoHitch for a 2018 Subaru Outback
  • The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III, # 306-X7601, has been confirmed to fit the 2018 Subaru Outback. We also carry 2 other hitches that are confirmed to fit the 2018 Subaru Outback. The Curt Class III Round Tube Receiver, # C13206, and the Draw-Tite Class III Max-Frame Receiver Hitch, # 75673, will fit this model vehicle.
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  • Hitch Availability for 2014 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
  • Hitch manufacturers can sometimes take time to engineer and test a hitch design for a new model vehicle like your 2014 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid because of limited access to that particlular version. However, according to my contact at two hitch makers the relatively limited demand for the hybrid version of the Crosstrek means that development of a hitch that fits it is not really a commercially viable proposition, at least not at this point. For limited-demand vehicles the cost of R&D and...
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  • T-Connector Wiring Harness for 2012 Subaru Impreza
  • We do offer custom-fit T-connector trailer wiring harnesses for the Subaru Impreza. All of these can be seen on the link provided. You can use the Select Vehicle Style drop-down menu to select your particular version of the Impreza. For example, the TowReady harness # 118573 that you referenced fits the hatchback (but not the WRX and WRX STi versions).
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  • Availability of Replacement Bolt For Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device # THSTL2
  • The Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device, part # THSTL2, you have referenced, is the complete bolt and lock that works on both 1-1/4 inch and 2-inch Thule hitch mounted racks. The product page for this part will list the many Thule hitch bike racks that it will fit. We also sell the the Thule Replacement Threaded Pin, part # 853-5917, which is just the threaded bolt portion of the lock. The bolt uses a 12mm thread which is unique to Thule and it has an overall length of 4-3/4...
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  • Swagman Chinook vs. Kuat Transfer For Mountain Bike and Road Bike
  • Since your mountain bike has a wheelbase of exactly 47 inches (I looked it up) the Kuat Transfer part # KU74FR would work great with it. Between this and the Chinook this rack is definitely the way to go. I really like that the only thing on your bike that it grabs is the tires which protects the finish of the bikes and is also very secure. This rack is also lighter weight, easier to store, and more stable as well so it's definitely the winner. I attached an install video for this for...
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  • Is there a trailer hitch receiver and trailer connector for 2023 Subaru Crosstrek?
  • I confirmed that the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver 2" # e98838 is a fit for your 2023 Subaru Crosstrek. This is a heavy duty 2" receiver, which is the most common size for accessories and ball mounts. I like that the matte black paint helps the receiver blend in and look OEM. If you plan to pull a trailer then you will want a wiring harness to power the trailer lights. For this, you can use this simple plug-in harness # 118467. For a trailer ball mount, I recommend this handy Etrailer...
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  • RV LED Light Side-Slide Dimmer Switch That Supports 3-way Operation
  • Yes, we have something to support that, the RV LED Light Side-Slide Dimmer Switch in Black, # 37205-12315. Or it also comes in white, # 37205-12325. Having two functioning switches is dependent on the way the circuit is wired and not the switch itself but this does support a 3-way switch operation.
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  • Hitch and Hitch Bike Rack for 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon LL Bean Sport Edition
  • Unfortunately the LL Bean Sport package on your 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon interferes with hitch installation so none of the 5 hitches offered for the 2005 Outback will work on your vehicle. However you still have the option to use a trunk-mount 2-bike carrier. The Hollywood Racks # HRF2 is ideal for vehicles like your Outback that have a rear spoiler. Many otherwise excellent racks have trouble with spoilers, as that feature can interfere with their mounting straps. The # HRF2 is designed...
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  • Is There a Surco Safari Roof Basket that Attaches to Subaru Forester Raised Rails
  • Surco has a Safari cargo basket part # SPS4550-1101 which can attach to raised side rails like what you have on your 2018 Subaru Forester. We don't have just the hardware by itself.
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  • Trailer Hitch and Trunk Mount Bike Racks for a 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
  • From what I was able to ascertain, the GR indicates that it is 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi. If that is the case there are no hitches currently available for the vehicle. The best option would be to use a trunk mount bike rack. It is actually the more economical choice and they are not permanent installations. According to Thule there are several options. I have listed them below. Passage 2, # TH910XT Passage 3, # TH911XT Gateway 3, # TH9007 Archway 3, # TH9010 If you will be carrying...
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