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  • Recommended 7-way to 4-way Adapter To Hook Tear Camper To Tow Vehicle
  • We do offer quite a few adapters to go from larger connectors to a 4-way flat connector like what is found on your tear camper. The most common larger connector is the 7-way, so if that is what is on your new vehicle you can use the 7-Way RV to 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector Adapter # HM47365 to still use your trailer with your new tow vehicle. I included a video of the # HM47365 for you to take a look at.
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  • Ball Mount Recommendation for a 2009 Subaru Tribeca Towing a Casita Trailer with Sway Control
  • I believe what you have is friction style sway control. All you will need is a Reese Sway-Control Bracket, # RP26003. This will fit on 2 inch ball mounts. Or, for 1-1/4 inch ball mounts, use # RP26005. If your 2009 Subaru Tribeca has a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver, the recommended ball mount is # AMSC2. If it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver, the recommended ball mount is # C45521. I have included a link to our ball mount FAQ article for you to view.
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  • Is It OK To Bend No-Drill Mounting Bracket 18136 To Clear Rear Bumper?
  • Absolutely! It is not uncommon to have to bend the Long No-Drill Mounting Bracket # 18136 to make it where you can mounting a 7-way connector. There is no issue with mounting the bracket vertically and bending it a bit to allow your 7-way connector mounting bracket to fit. I included a video of the # 18136 for you to take a look at.
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  • Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier Recommendation for a 2007 Subaru Tribeca
  • For your 2007 Subaru Tribeca I would recommend you get a etrailer Products Hitch Cargo Carrier, part # e98874. This carrier has a folding mechanism in it to allow it to be up and out of the way when you are not using it. This carrier measures 19-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest edge of the carrier when down, and 9-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest edge of carrier when folded up. I would measure from the center of your hitch pin...
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  • Brake Controller and Weight Distribution Recommendation for 2009 Subaru Tribeca
  • The closest vehicle to your 2009 Subaru Tribeca we have an install video for is a 2010 Subaru Outback. The process will be very similar so using that video as a guide will help you through the install. The P2 part # 90885 is better than the Primus in a lot of ways. It can mount in several different orientations and has a much more advanced way of sensing deceleration so it will give you better overall braking performance. There are hitches available for your 2009 Subaru Tribeca that are...
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  • Parts Needed To Tow With a 2008 Subaru Tribeca Hitch
  • In order to tow the 1976 Starcraft Starmaster 6 Pop Up Camper with your 2008 Subaru Tribeca you will need a trailer hitch, trailer wiring harness, and ball mount/hitch ball. These will be the only requirements to tow the trailer but you may also be interested in a transmission cooler to help prolong the life of your vehicle's transmission. For a trailer hitch, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13046. This hitch is a custom fit so no drilling is required and it is super...
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  • Is Weight Distribution/Sway Control Needed for 2013 Subaru Tribeca Towing 2500-lb Trailer
  • A weight distribution (and/or sway control) system is worth considering under several conditions. One is if your loaded trailer weight (GTW) is more than 50 percent of your vehicle's weight (GVWR). According to my research your Tribeca has a curb weight of 4214-lbs. With your loaded trailer weight being about 2500-lbs you are right at the point where weight distribution may help trailer and tow vehicle handling. You might refer to the linked article on weight distribution. If you find...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch and Other Parts to Tow a Trailer wtih a 2011 Subaru Tribeca
  • The Draw-Tite Class III, part # 75716, is confirmed to fit your 2011 Subaru Tribeca. As is the Curt, part # C13069, which is very similar but at a lower price point so I recommend it instead. You also need a ball mount with the appropriate rise or drop you need. I've linked an article to help you determine what you need. As well as a link to our selection of ball mounts that fit the hitch. We also offer a kit, part # 989900, that includes multiple options that may work for you. Finally,...
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  • Recommendation for a Trunk Mounted Bike Rack for 3 Bikes on a 2008 Subaru Tribeca with Spoiler
  • When looking to carry three bikes on your 2008 Subaru Tribeca, I would recommend the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top Carrier for Vehicles with Spoilers, # HRF2-3. I called and spoke with my contact at Hollywood Racks to ensure this model would work well with your vehicle. The price is a little bit higher than what you were looking to spend but it is the most economical way to safely carry your bikes and this is the only trunk mount rack that I would recommend for your vehicle due to it having...
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  • 2011 Subaru Tribeca Hitch and Wiring Recommendation
  • The correct hitch for your 2011 Subaru Tribeca is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13069. This is a custom fit hitch designed specifically for your vehicle. It offers the very versatile 2" reciever tube opening which is compatable with all types of hitch mounted accessories for you to use. Should you have the need to haul a trailer you will need wiring and a ball mount. For this I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C55370 which is also a custom fit part....
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  • Recommended Roof Rack for 2009 Subaru Tribeca with Fixed Mounting Points
  • It sounds like you have some fixed mounting points on your 2009 Subaru Tribeca that can be used to mount a roof rack system. For your vehicle, I recommend the Rhino-Rack Vortex Roof Rack System. This system consists of # RRVA137B-2 for the two 54 inch Vortex Aero Crossbars, # RRRLKVA for the 2500 Legs that will mount to the fixed points on your roof, and # DK410 for the Custom DK Fit Kit. This will provide you with a sleek, extremely quiet system that has a weight capacity of 165 pounds....
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  • Can Rhino-Rack Sunseeker Awning Be Attached to Yakima Round Crossbars
  • In order to mount the Rhino-Rack Sunseeker Awning # RR32132 to your 2008 Subaru Tribeca you will need to replace your existing Yakima Round Crossbars with aero-style units. This is because the Sunseeker requires the integrated top channels on these style bars, which aren't present on round bars like what you have. For this I recommend the Yakima 60" JetStream Crossbars # Y00426. Since you already have a Yakima roof rack you will be able to replace just the bars using your existing mounting...
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  • Which Size Thule Motion XT Cargo Box has Least Wind Resistance on a 2011 Subaru Tribeca
  • For the Thule Motion you are correct about the 16 cubic foot models, # TH629706 for black or # TH629707 for silver, would be the best bet to limit wind resistance on your 2011 Subaru Tribeca. Another option is to use the Rightline hatch saddlebag # RL100B90. Since it is at the back of the vehicle it won't add any wind resistance. And yet another option is to install a trailer hitch, # 75716, and then use an enclosed carrier such as the Yakima EXO carrier # Y62YR, or the massive GearSpace...
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