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  • Air Mattress that Fits Rear Cargo Area of 2019 Subaru Forester
  • For your 2019 Subaru Forester we have the AirBedZ XUV mattress part # 341030 which fits the rear cargo area like you are looking for. It measures 66 inches long by 52 inches wide. This comes with an integrated air pump that has rechargeable batteries as well. I attached a review video for more info as well.
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  • Does Thule Interstate Roof Cargo Bag Fit 2020 Subaru Outback
  • Yes, I checked with Thule just now and the Thule Interstate # TH869 is a confirmed fit for your 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon's factory roof rack.
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  • Is Trimming Required To Install EcoHitch Trailer Hitch EH36RR on 2023 Subaru Legacy?
  • All models of the 2023 Subaru Legacy will require minor trimming to get the EcoHitch # EH36RR installed. This is not limited to EcoHitch and instead is required for every hitch that fits your vehicle. I went ahead and included a cutout from the instructions that show where you'll need to trim.
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  • Will I Have To Remove The Bumper Of My 2022 Subaru Outback Wagon To Install A Hitch Receiver
  • That is not necessarily correct. We do have some hitch receivers that will require the removal of the bumper/fascia, but we have other options that do not require that. If you fancy yourself as a "do-it yourself" person, my hitch receiver recommendation would be the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2", part # DT73RR. This hitch receiver has a maximum tongue weight of 675 lbs and a maximum gross trailer weight of 4,500 lbs, but most importantly, it is...
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  • Can the Malone SteelTop Roof Rack Be Left Installed Through a Car Wash
  • The Malone SteelTop Roof Rack part # MPG201 will not need to be removed if using an automated touch-less car wash. However, if you are using an automated non touch-less car wash then it would be wise to remove the system which is simple to do as there are only two bolts per side. Please note, removing the roof rack before entering an automated non touch-less car wash is a rule for all roof rack manufacturers not just the above. I will say I have not personally heard of any issues with a...
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  • Can the Hitch Pin on the Yakima OnRamp be Inserted from the Left Side Instead of the Right?
  • Yes! I confirmed with my tech at Yakima that you will be able to adjust the rack to thread the anti-rattle hitch pin from the left side on the Yakima OnRamp # Y36FR. Inside of the tongue, there is a plastic nut with an insert. It will have to be flipped around in order to thread the pin in from the left side. This is really easy to do and can be done without any tools.
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  • How Does the Curt Hitch part # 13390 Install on a 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • The only way to install the Curt Hitch part # 13390 is to attach it to the rear frame rails of your 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon. See the picture I attached as well as the install video.
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  • Malone Megawing Mounting Outside The Roof Rack Feet
  • The MegaWing # MPG107MD is designed to be mounted on the inside of the feet. If you're wanting to utilize the outside rails from the feet you should use a kayak pad like these pads # MPG314. They wrap around the bars so you can have it going over the foot so it's on both sides of the foot. This will make it easier to load your kayaks since it's closer to the edge.
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  • Attaching Thule Roof Cargo Basket To Roof Rack
  • Most Thule Cargo Baskets install the same. It will just wrap around the crossbars to get it secured down. I included a video of the Thule Canyon XT # TH859XT and I'll show you how it installs there! It should come with everything you need to install it!
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  • Installation of Redarc Tow Pro Elite in 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx XT
  • As soon as we have opportunity to shoot an install video for a brake controller on a 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon like yours we will but at this time we do not have anything we can share. The process to install the Redarc Tow Pro # RED44FR would be the same as what you see in the attached install video but the wiring colors would be different. Right now this would be the best solution we can provide.
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  • Yakima Landing Pad 22 Torque Settings
  • The instructions for the Landing Pad 22 # Y00248 specifically state not to overtighten so you don't damage your 2019 Subaru Forester so I definitely don't recommend just going to town on it. What I would do is make sure you have that washer in the correct orientation (concave side up) and that you've wiggled the Landing Pad 22 around a little when initially tightening it to get it snug. Once that is done then go ahead and torque it to 1.5 Nm per the instructions. Let me know if you're...
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  • How to Fix Curt Trailer Hitch # C13206 and Muffler Contact on a 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • Sometimes when a trailer hitch is installed it will come into contact with the muffler of the vehicle like you described with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13206 on the 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon. This is actually not as uncommon as you think. We actually have a helpful article dedicated just to this problem which I have linked for you to check out. The long and short of it is that you simply need to maneuver the exhaust hanger or even bend it a little so that the muffler is not contacting...
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  • Where Does A Trailer Wiring Harness Plug In On A 2020 Subaru Crosstrek
  • Installing a wiring harness, like the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118467, on your 2020 Subaru Crosstrek will require access/removal of a few panels in the rear cargo area. I included an install video for you to check out that will definitely help, but the plug you are looking for is on the driver side and can be kind of tucked into the body a little bit, making it hard to find. I included an image of where this will be as well.
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  • Can Hatch of 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon be Opened With Yakima FullBack Attached
  • Due to the way the trunk-mounted bike racks such as the Yakima FullBack # Y02634 attach you cannot open the hatch of a vehicle such as your 2018 Subaru Outback with the rack mounted; doing so could damage the vehicle or the rack, particularly because the weight of the rack could make the hatch unexpectedly close after you have it up so you definitely need to remove it prior to opening your Subaru's hatch. If you want to open your hatch with a bike rack on you will need to use a trailer...
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  • Mounting Option for the CE Smith Single Axle Trailer Fender # CE17960ATB
  • I would not recommend mounting the CE Smith Single Axle Fender, # CE17960ATB, by screwing through the lip. You will have less than 1/2 of an inch from the bottom edge of the lip to the curve. This would not leave enough room for a washer to spread out the force of the bolt on the fender. Instead, I recommend using trailer fender mounting brackets like part # CE26098G-2. These mounting brackets have 3/8 inch diameter mounting holes, so you will want to choose your mounting hardware accordingly.
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  • Fitting the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier on Factory Crossbars of a 2021 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • It's best for there to be no play or jiggle with a kayak carrier, so I understand your worry. The Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier, part # MPG114MD, is designed to be compatible with a number of crossbar styles, including factory bars. To accommodate such a wide variety of bars, Malone included two sets of bolts for mounting. The shorter set (the 60mm bolts) are for thinner bars, which it sounds like your 2021 Subaru Outback Wagon's factory bars are. Try using these to get a better grip...
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  • Are the Square Blocks Needed to Install Trailer Hitch 75876 on a 2015 Subaru Forester
  • Those square spacers will be needed to install trailer hitch # 75876 because without them the bolts would just spin when you went to torque them down. Those blocks prevent that from happening. The blocks and bolts do go into the frame through the access holes on the frame rails using the fishwire technique. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view.
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  • Can Curt or EcoHitch Class III Hitches for 2021 Subaru Forester Serve as Towing/Recovery Points
  • Absolutely! In many instances on vehicles where there's a tow hook bolted to the underside of the vehicle, a hitch installation would require that they be removed. Even though that's not the case with your vehicle, the situation is common enough that Curt and EcoHitch purposely design their hitches knowing that they might need to be used as a recovery point at some future time. Both the Curt # C47HR and the EcoHitch # 306-X7391 hitches are built strong enough that they can be used as...
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  • Availability of Installation Video of the etrailer.com Hitch # E98838 on a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
  • Although we don't have an installation video of the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver # E98838 on a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek as of yet (September of 2018), I did link the written instructions and an installation video of the Curt # C13135 being installed on a 2017 Crosstrek. These trailer hitches have very similar installation instructions so you can follow the Curt video steps to install the # E98838. If you let me know what you will be using the trailer hitch for I can make additional...
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  • Where to Mount a Brake Controller on a 2015 Subaru Forester
  • I looked up interior pics of a 2015 Subaru Forester and it looks like there is a storage area underneath the radio/AC controls that would work well for installing your brake controller.
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