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  • Recommended Locks for Yakima Streamline System Ridgeline Towers
  • I have good news for you! You don't need to get new towers to add locks to your roof rack; the Ridgeline towers accept locks from the Yakima SKS system but they're not included with the towers. You can use the Yakima SKS Lock Cores # Y07204 on your Yakima Ridgeline Towers # Y00145. The SKS Lock Cores come in a package of 4, so you'll have enough cores to add to each of your Ridgeline towers and keep everything secure using a single key. If you have more Yakima products that require cores...
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  • Stabilizing Strap Needed for Curt Model # 12284 Trailer Hitch on a 2009 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • You are correct, you will need the Curt Bike Rack Strap with Cambuckle, item # 18050, to support all non-trailer loads on any Curt Manufacturing 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch. This strap is attached to the vehicle using the rubber coated hook on the end of the strap. This hook is placed in the gap of the trunk lip or rear window of the vehicle, and the other end attaches to the upright bar or farthest out part of a cargo carrier to provide support for the trailer hitch and vehicle frame, when...
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  • Recommended Thule Cargo Box For 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon with Factory Removable Crossbars
  • The good news is that your factory crossbars for your 2019 Subaru Outback wagon will fit accessories from most aftermarket brands. This means you can use just about any brand box or basket that you'd like and in most cases you should be able to open the rear hatch on your Outback without interference. I recommend using either the Thule Motion XT L # TH6357B and Motion XT XL # TH6358B we've previously determined be used on a 2019 Subaru Outback wagon and allow the rear cargo hatch to be...
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  • What is the Smallest Diameter Tire That Can Fit on a 15 Inch Wheel
  • The lowest profile 15 inch diameter tire we offer is the Loadstar ST205/75D15 Bias Trailer Tire - Load Range C # AM1ST92, which is 27.4" overall. This is a 205/75-15 tire with a capacity of 1,820-lbs. The issue you may run into with anything smaller than that is the load carrying ability is greatly reduced with less sidewall, so capacity should be paid attention to closely when trying to go smaller.
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  • Parts Needed To Install a 7-Way and Trailer Brake Controller On a 2023 Subaru Outback
  • First you will need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118467 to tie into your tail lights for the brake light, turn signals and running lights. Then you will connect this to the Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7. This kit will provide you with the wiring needed for running a charge line and connecting an in cab brake controller. I recommend using the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED52VR as it uses a small dash mounted control knob which is easily concealed for a clean appearance.
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  • Replacement Parts For Thule Ski Rack
  • Thank you for the picture, that really helped. I was able to track down everything but the attachment bracket, for this one I would need the model of your ski rack. However, for the bolt, you'll want # 915-0650-54 which is a M6x50mm carriage bolt. Next, for the square washer, you'll want # 853-2154, and for the wing nut, you'll want # 753-1897-03.
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  • Parts Needed to Install the Curt Echo on a 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • The Curt Echo # C51180 is a unique controller because it is installed on your trailer and is controlled wirelessly (via Bluetooth connection to your Apple/Android smart phone). To use it with your 2018 Subaru Outback Touring you will need a 7-Way that powers the lights on your trailer and a functioning 12V power pin. If you don't have any wiring on your Outback Wagon then you will need a 4-Way, like the recommended T-One # 118467 (which does not fit a Sport), along with the Wiring Upgrade...
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  • What Tensioners do I Need to Fit the # PW1042 on My 225/65-17 Tires?
  • For rubber tensioners/adjusters that work with the Glacial Cable Snow Tire Chains # PW1042 for your 225/65-17 tires on your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon, the Glacier Multi-Arm Rubber Adjusters - Light-Truck Chains - 15" to 18" Rims # PW105 is the part you need. These chains will make the installation process of the cables much easier. As always with snow tire chains/cables, I recommend consulting with your vehicle's owner's manual to see if there are any additional safety guidelines and tips.
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  • Correct SAE Bolt Replacement for a Metric M8 x 15mm Bolt
  • While we do not have the replacement locking knob you're needing for your ARKSEN bike rack we do have a wide variety of replacement bolts that we can help you with. With your old bolt being a M8 x 15mm metric bolt, you're going to need to swap it over to SAE as we do not have a corresponding replacement. To do this, you're going to need the Replacement Hex Bolt for Dexter Model 6 Actuators # T1781500. This bolt is 5/16" x 1/2" which is going to be the closet we carry to what you currently...
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  • Replacement Clear Lens For Diamond LED Rectangle Porch Light
  • Great question. I have what you are looking for. Replacement Lens for Diamond LED Porch Light - Rectangle - Clear # VAL97CR. This lens will replace the old/ruined one on your truck camper.
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  • Parts Needed to Add +12V Charge Wire to 7-Way on 2017 Subaru Outback
  • All you need to add an active +12V power feed to your existing 7-way trailer socket is 10-gauge wire # 10-1-1, a 40-amp auto-reset circuit breaker # 9510 and ring terminals # 44-5310A. The breaker will install at the battery. Connect the copper-color terminal to the battery and the charge wire to the other terminal. You will want to keep the breaker's 40-amp capacity in mind as you apply a load on the trailer/output end to avoid tripping the breaker. If overloaded it will re-set once it...
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  • How to Carry a Mad River Canoe on a 2011 Subaru Outback with Factory Roof Rack
  • I called Yakima this morning just to be sure and our contact confirmed that carrying your canoe will require the removal of your factory rack and adding a Yakima Roof Rack on your 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon. Parts needed would be the LandingPad 13 for Yakima Control Towers, # Y00239, Round 48 Inch CrossBars, # Y00408, and the Yakima Control Towers, # Y00124. Once the roof system is installed you will be able to use any of the Yakima Canoe Carriers. I have provided a link to these carriers...
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  • Parts Needed to Carry 2 kayaks on 2014 Subaru Outback with Factory Crossbars
  • Because these are rather large kayaks, it's probably going to be best to use two separate carriers; I'll also mention that you should make sure that the weight of these two kayaks don't weigh more than the capacity of your roof and factory crossbars. With that said, you can use two of the Rhino Rack J Style Carriers # S512 on your 2014 Subaru Outback's factory crossbars to carry your kayaks. These fold down for easily for storage or just to stay out of the way when pulling into your garage...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • The best towing hitch for your 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon is going to be the etrailer Trailer Hitch item # e25TR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. I really like this hitch because it installs between your rear bumper cover and frame. This results in the only visible portion of the hitch being the 2" x 2" receiver. Not only does this look better once installed but it also improves ground clearance over a hitch that would mount below your frame. I...
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  • How To Key The Yakima HitchLock # Y07235 To Match An Existing Yakima SKS Key
  • You can key the Yakima HitchLock, part # Y07235, the same as the Yakima SKS key you have now. What you will need to do is get the lock number that is stamped on the front of the Yakima lock cylinder that you already have and enter that lock number in the key number box on the product page I have provided a link to. Then, enter the quantity you want and click add to cart. This will get you a lock core(s) that will match the SKS key you have now. To remove the core on the Yakima hitchlock...
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  • Adding Brakes to a 2015 Jayco Jay Sport 8SD
  • If you want parking brakes for your 2015 Jayco Jay Sport 8SD then you do want to go with the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit # K23-103-104-00. Parking brakes aren't required so if you would rather use standard brakes then you can use the part # 23-47-48 that you referenced instead. If your spindles don't already have the brake mounting flanges then you need those, like part # 4-34, as well. Please note that if you haven't had brakes on your trailer yet then you also need hub and drum...
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  • Parts Needed to Install the Tekonsha PowerTrac Brake Controller on a 2013 Subaru Outback
  • You may need a few additional items to tow a trailer with your 2013 Subaru Outback, however, the additional items will depend on how your Outback is equipped. The Tekonsha PowerTrac Brake Controller, # 39523, comes with a mounting bracket, so that is not needed. You will want to pick up the Tekonsha Pigtail Wiring Harness, # 7894. There are no plug-in style wiring adapters for the Subaru Outback, so the installation will require hardwiring. The next item that you may need is a trailer...
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  • Carrying a 2 Inch Bike Rack on a 2003 Subaru Outback
  • The only trailer hitch receivers available for your 2003 Subaru Outback are 1-1/4 inch hitches. Between them I recommend the Curt part # C12270 if you don't already have a receiver. . To keep using your 1Up bike rack you can use a hitch expander like our part # C45785. This does decrease your hitch's capacity by 50 percent but since the hitch's tongue weight rating is 350 pounds you still likely have enough for a bike rack and some bikes. The other option is to replace your bike rack...
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  • Solution for a 2013 Subaru Outback Using a Thule Helium Bike Rack that Hits the Rear Bumper
  • For your 2013 Subaru Outback using the Thule Helium Platform XT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # TH53GC you'll just need to use a hitch extender like the Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 7" # HE06. This hitch extender will push out your rack an additional 7" so you'll be able to clear your bumper.
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  • What's Needed to Install 7-Way Trailer Connector on 2022 Subaru Outback
  • If you use the Curt # C51180 Echo that you'd looked at, you'll use the # ETBC7L brake controller install kit. The kit includes the adapter to convert the 4-pole to a 7-way, as well as all the needed wiring, hardware and circuit breakers needed to complete the install. The kit includes the 12-V feed for the trailer battery. That 12-V circuit will keep the trailer mounted battery maintained, but it will NOT charge them once they're dead. If you were to use a in-cab controller like the Redarc...
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