As long as the installation instructions were followed and all fasteners were torqued to the specs listed by Curt, you should have no problem with the nuts coming loose on the Curt Receiver Hitch, # C13135, for your 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek.
If you are still concerned about the nuts coming loose due to vibration, you could use a bit of thread locker for added piece of mind. You will want to use a product that does not require heat.
As a precaution, Curt does recommend that you periodically... view full answer...
The bolt leader is included with Curt trailer hitch # C11286 for your 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek. As for your second question I think you mean can the hitch be installed without a lift. Yes, it can, a lift makes it easier for sure, especially when filming installations (video linked for you). You might find it is easier to install if you jacked up the rear of the vehicle and put it on jack stands.
For ground clearance it will measure approximately 13-1/2 inches from the ground to the bottom... view full answer...
To use the Thule Hullavator Pro, part # TH898, on your 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek you need to replace your factory crossbars with an aftermarket system. Factory systems aren't able to support the needed weight of the Hullavator Pro nor do they have the necessary over hang beyond the feet on each side. The crossbars needs to extend at least 4 inches beyond the feet for it to work properly and not hit the side of your Subaru.
I recommend the Thule WingBar system for you. It's one of the... view full answer...
Fishwiring is when you run a bolt leader, which is a long wire that on one end you can thread a bolt (it looks like spring), through the hole the bolt needs to go in, and out through a larger access hole. You then put on a spacer block or washer, then thread on the bolt and pull them back through the first hole.
Reverse fishwiring is when you put on the spacer block or washer, thread on the bolt, then shove them into the same hole they will need to come out of. Then you pull the fishwire... view full answer...
Yes, you can still use the locking skewer when the thru-axle adapter is installed onto the Swagman Enforcer Roof Bike Rack - Fork Mount - Clamp On - Aluminum # S64704. You will basically slide the thru-axle adapter in, then slide the locking skewer through the adapter to lock it. I attached a demonstration video for you to check out regarding this bike rack. view full answer...
The most reliable way to find the brake light signal to use for installing a brake controller is to use a circuit tester like the part # PTW2993 to test all of the wires going to the brake pedal switch for voltage only when the brakes are applied and none when released. That would be the correct circuit to use for the red wire of your brake controller to install it in your 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek.
10 gauge wire run from the 12 volt accessory circuit of your 7-way to the positive terminal... view full answer...
The Ultra Faucets drinking faucet, part # 277-000189, does fit a line of about a 1/4 inch. Your plastic line feeds into the braided line on the faucet and is held in place with a compression nut. view full answer...
I believe I can help. The # ETBC7 comes with everything needed to install the # 90885 brake controller plus a fully functional 7-way. But to make it so that the 12 volt accessory circuit of the 7-way is only active when the vehicle is on you will also need to install an isolator solenoid as well on the 12 volt circuit. For that you would need the # PK5231201. See the picture I attached to see how it will wire in.
Basically the center pin will need to get run to a keyed power source since... view full answer...
Yes, you can order just the replacement hardware you need for the hitch part # E98838 that you referenced with the part # RHK. You'll need to select the hitch manufacturer and enter the part number of the hitch on the product page for this part number and we'll ship you out the correct hardware. view full answer...
Yes, you can install brake controller # TK63VR in your 2014 Subaru Crosstrek. If your Crosstrek does not already have a 4-Way trailer wiring harness you would need to start by installing one, # 118467 for non-hybrid models or # C56243 if yours is a hybrid.
Then you will need # ETBC7 to add a 7-Way trailer connector and for the wiring and other parts needed to install brake controller # TK63VR. I have included some links that show and explain the ETBC7 installation for you. view full answer...
While the hitch manufacturers do not provide specific measurements for the frame brackets on the # C11286 Curt 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch, you are correct that the hitch will sit below the bumper on your 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. When you look at the design of the hitch, the receiver opening is in line with the cross tube, which means you will be able to see the cross tube running right below the bumper.
Curt has a couple representative pictures in their instruction sheet that should... view full answer...
I may have a solution for you, but you're not going to be able to open the rear hatch of your 2015 Subaru Crosstrek XV with the Thule Passage # TH910XT while bikes are attached since the added weight of the bikes would likely damage the hinges/shocks on the gate. I'll also add that after opening the hatch while the rack is attached without bikes installed, you'll want to re-tighten everything just to make sure nothing became loose during the process.
If you've got a trailer hitch on your... view full answer...
Yes, if fishwiring is required to install any of the hitches that we carry we include the needed fishwire to complete the install.
I attached an install video for the Curt hitch # C13135 that you referenced to the right for you to check out as well. view full answer...
I checked the reviews for the pewag Servo RS Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains part # PWRS76 and there were no mentions of the self-tensioning mechanism failing. This isn't really a new design either as a lot of snow tire chains now have integrated self-tensioning mechanisms. It's really not an issue for passenger vehicles on-road. If you get into the larger trucks using them off-road that is where you'd want to steer away from self-tensioning or tightening cams but for everything else you'll... view full answer...
In order to install a trailer hitch on a 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek you may or may not need to enlarge the frame access holes to feed the hitch hardware through. That said, I know may or may not is not very helpful but the issue is that we cannot say for certain if it is required on any one particular vehicle because the size of these access holes can vary sightly from vehicle to vehicle. Therefore, some vehicles will have the access holes large enough for the hitch hardware to slip through... view full answer...
If I were you I would strongly consider getting the Curt Hitch # C13135 over the Curt Hitch # C11286. The # C13135 is a Class III hitch that has a 2 inch opening and has much higher towing capacities than the Class I hitch with a 1-1/4 inch opening # C11286 that you referenced.
Not only will you have a higher capacity in case you need to carry more than 2 bikes on a bike carrier (Class I hitches are limited to only 2 bikes) you will have a much larger range of accessories that will work... view full answer...
We do have the replacement hardware for your Sears X-Cargo carrier.
You will need the Replacement Hardware Kit for Searsbox Cargo Box # TH05603 which includes everything you need to get your Sears X-Cargo back on the road. view full answer...
I have attached the installation instructions for the trailer hitch we offer for your 2014 Crosstrek.
I recommend the Curt Hitch, part # C13135. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2 inch receiver opening. Per the installation instructions, the only modification on the vehicle is to enlarge the holes so the mounting hardware can be used. There is no mention of trimming the bumper.
Per Curt's Tech notes, a stabilizing strap like part # 18050 is required for all non-trailer loads used... view full answer...
The install instructions for the Curt hitch part # C13135 say to use the spacer blocks to level the hitch "as necessary". If the hitch sits level without the blocks then there's no reason you would have to put them in. view full answer...
According to the directions for the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek the plug will be in the housing behind
the drivers side trim panel. It will be taped to the wire harness behind the panel. For your convenience, I have linked the instructions for the wiring harness you have purchased # 118467. view full answer...
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