Expert Answers about Subaru Forester

• Hitch Bolt for Yakima Holdup Hitch Bike Rack
• You can use Yakima Replacement Hitch Bolt and Clip # Y8890200 for your Holdup bike rack. This threaded pin is shown in the linked measured diagram and video. Overall length is 4-9/16-inches. This will give you the bolt length you need for installation in your Subaru hitch.
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• Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation For A 2015 Subaru Forester
• When installing a trailer wiring harness on your 2015 Subaru Forester I recommend The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118467. This harness is a simple plug and play wiring that plugs behind the driver side trim panel. Depending on what trailer connector your trailer has you may also need The Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires # ETBC7, which will make the 4 flat into a 7 round and a 4 flat...
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• Trike Transportation Options For A 2019 Subaru Forrester
• We used to have an option made by Hollywood Racks that would allow for you to carry your trike, however that product has since been discontinued. So, this really leaves you with one of two options. 1. You could use the SeaSucker Trike Rack for 1 Trike # 298-BD1005, which would mount to the roof, and only has a weight capacity of 45lbs. Or 2. You could also use the Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer # K2MMT4X6, which is a small trailer measuring 156-1/2" long including the trailer...
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• Is Stabilization Strap Required for Bike Rack on 2014 Subaru Forester w/Curt Class III Trailer Hitch
• Curt recommends using the stabilization strap, # 18050, or something similar, for all non-trailer loads with trailer hitch # C13144. There is no specific place the strap has to go. Ideally you will want the strap end that is attached to the vehicle to be higher than where it is attached to the bike rack. Because you have that rear spoiler the hook will most likely not be able to fit right at the top of the hatch on your 2014 Subaru Forester. To get around that you can use Malone hood loops...
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• Towing Set up for a 2022 Subaru Forester To Haul a Small Utility Trailer
• Congrats on the new car! I have a solution for you but there are no Stealth Hitches for the 2022 Subaru Foresters. However, there is one from EcoHitch that will work well with a small utility trailer and look great on your new car. It is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 306-X7391. This is a custom fit hitch that bolts directly to your Subaru's frame with included hardware. It does not require any drilling or welding. This is a Class III hitch with a maximum gross trailer...
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• What Locking Hitch Pin Do I Need to Lock My Kuat Hi Lo Adapter # HL20B to My Vehicle?
• The Kuat Hi Lo adapter part # HL20B has a threaded hitch pin design where it installs into the vehicle hitch, so a Kuat hitch lock like the part # HLT would securely lock the adapter to the vehicle hitch.
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• Lock N Roll 5-position for 1-1/4 Inch Receiver
• Though we do not have a 5 position Lock N Roll Hitch for a 1-1/4 inch hitch, we do have The Lock N Roll Articulating Hitch w/ 3-Position Channel - 1-1/4 inch Receivers - Vehicle Side - 2.5K # 336VS503507. This hitch has a maximum drop and rise of 4-1/4 inches. It has a maximum gross trailer weight up to 2,500 pounds and has a maximum tongue weight up to 250 pounds. It has a steel alloy construction which is strong and durable. It has a black paint finish that resists corrosion. I attached...
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• Mounting Aftermarket Crossbars to 2018 Subaru Forester Factory Side Rails
• The first thing you need to check is that the crossbars you use don't go past your side mirrors. Any longer can be a safety problem, or even illegal in some areas. With that said, to adapt the Yakima HD Crossbars- 68" # Y01158 for your Subaru side rails, you need the 4pcs of the HD bar adapter # Y03541 and 4pcs of the Yakima TimberLine Towers # Y33TR. I attached a video showing how we installed the TimberLine Towers onto the rails of a 2018 Forester. To see how the HD bar adapters work,...
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• Will I Have Rear Hatch Access When Installing Thule Motion XT # TH629906 On A 2022 Subaru Forester
• When installing The Thule Motion XT # TH629906 onto your 2022 Subaru Forester depending on where you set the cargo box you will have access to your rear hatch to open fully. I recommend The Thule Motion XT # TH629906 over other cargo boxes because it has the feature of a dual-side-opening lid which allows you to load and unload gear from either side of your vehicle. The cargo box has a weight capacity up to 165 pounds and is made out of a durable, ABS plastic that resists impacts, scratches,...
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• Which Roadmaster Tow Defender Fits with Roadmaster MX Direct Connect Base Plates
• I do have a solution for you and you are correct that the Roadmaster Tow Defender # RM-4700 is not compatible with the Roadmaster # 921-3 base plates, since those are direct-connect base plates in the MX series. The series/model of the base plate is listed at the bottom of the product page with the Roadmaster part number, but it is a bit difficult to find if you're not specifically aware it's there-so we do apologize for the confusion. With that said, you can use the Roadmaster Tow Defender...
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• Are Crossbars Needed on 2005 Subaru Forester for Thule SnowPack Extender Ski Carrier
• Yes, you will need crossbars to use the Thule SnowPack Extender Ski and Snowboard Carrier, part # TH7325, which you referenced. Part # TH7325 fits with round, square, aero/elliptical and most factory crossbars. According to my research the 2005 Subaru Forester can come with a factory roof rack with crossbars, with flush mount rails that run front to back, or factory side raised rails that run front to back. If your roof has the factory roof rack with crossbars you will not need any additional...
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• Hidden Trailer Hitch Confirmed For A 2022 Subaru Forester
• When selecting the most hidden hitch that is confirmed to fit your 2022 Subaru Forester I would recommend The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7391. After installing this trailer hitch onto your vehicle it will give you an off the factory lot clean look. The only portion of the hitch that you will be able to see is the receiver tube opening. I attached a picture below. Another cool thing about the EcoHitch is that its made out of recycled materials and combines aluminum,...
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• Parts Needed to Tow Pop-Up Camper Trailer with 2014 Subaru Forester
• We can help you with the components you'll need to be able to safely and legally tow your pop-up camper trailer with your 2014 Subaru Forester. You will need a hitch. I recommend the Draw-Tite 2-inch Class III hitch # 75876 since it includes all the required mounting hardware AND since it will allow use of a sway prevention setup in the future if you ever want to add one. You will also need a wiring harness # 118467 to operate the lights on the trailer. This part gives you a 4-pole flat...
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• Parts Needed to Convert 4-Pole Wiring to 7-Way on 2007 Subaru Forester
• We can help you convert your Forester's 4-pole flat type trailer wiring to a 7-way blade style to match the connector on your new trailer that has electric brakes. Once you have a 4-pole installed, such as Curt # C55370 or Tow Ready # 118461, you can convert that to a 7-way using our # ETBC7 brake controller installation kit. This includes everything needed to install the included 7-way trailer socket on the Forester and allow you to install a brake controller like the popular and easy-to-use...
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• Converting Electric Brakes to Electric Over Hydraulic on Horse Trailer
• You will experience an increase in braking power if you switch from electric drum to hydraulic drum brakes. For a hydraulic drum brake setup you will need an electric over hydraulic actuator, hydraulic brake assemblies, and brake lines. I recommend the following: -Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Drum Brakes # HBA-10 -Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit - Uni-Servo # AKUBRK-7 -Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit # 20TA-BLKIT Since you currently have electric brakes you should already...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1999 Subaru Forester without a Brushguard
• There is a steel crossmember in the base plate kit # 909-9. It is listed in the instructions I will sent to you as part A. These base plates are custom designed to fit a 1999 Subaru Forester with no brushguard. Consult your owners manual for the proper towing procedures for your Forester. In my research I found that the models with a manual transmission can be flat towed without modification to the vehicle but automatic transmission models must be towed on a trailer only. If you determine...
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• Parts Needed to Add a Brake Controller to a 2022 Subaru Forester With Factory Receiver
• To add a brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 to your 2022 Subaru Forester you will need to use the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. The kit gives you a 7-way that will accept your 4-way that you already have to control the lighting portion. The kit will provide you with the additional wiring needed to add a charge line circuit as well as the brake controller on your Forester. I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 as it is a proportional...
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• What Size Bolts Are Used to Install 2 Inch Hitch Receiver to 2022 Subaru Forester
• The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76271 comes with 7/16" carriage bolts while the Curt Hitches # C13409 and # C47HR use 1/2" carriage bolts. All of these come with fishwire that matches the carriage bolt sizes so you don't have to purchase any for installing one of these hitches on your 2022 Subaru Forester. I recommend going with the Curt Hitch # C47HR just because it has a hidden crosstube so it looks much cleaner after the installation. It will have a longer install time...
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• Parts Needed to Charge Auxiliary 12V Battery in Van During Travel
• The first thought people tend to jump to is charging an additional battery via the alternator. The problem with this solution is that unless you are only powering smaller accessories like cell phones the alternator won't be able to sufficiently charge your auxiliary battery. For this case a solar panel system like the Go Power Kit # 34273836 with an Entry Plate # 34276245 would be your best bet. If you can tell me how many amps your accessories are rated for and how long you plan on using...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2021 Subaru Forester
• We have three options on trailer hitches that are confirmed to fit your 2021 Subaru Forester I recommend The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e83ZR. I like this hitch over the other two hitches because it has a matte black powder coated finish that will help hide scratches and scuffs that you may get from flying rocks or debris when towing your trailer. The other hitches have a gloss black finish and scratches and scuffs will be visible. Though we do not have a location in Canada where...
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