Product Specs:
Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
Trailer Hitch Wiring
Powered Converter
Custom Fit
4 Flat
Tekonsha
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom wiring harness. T-One connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required. Powered ModuLite reduces strain on wiring system.
Video of T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (362 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom wiring harness. T-One connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required. Powered ModuLite reduces strain on wiring system.Installed on 1999 Subaru Outback.
The wiring harness was a simple plug in, by the left tailight, but a little tricky to get it to run out of the car. There actually was an oval rubber body plug up under the fender that you can just barely see from inside, and you can feel from outside, that I popped out and put a hole in for the wiring harness to go through. It was also a little tricky to get back in place with the wires in it, but it ended up working out nicely.
It really was an easy install, plugged in, wires run outside, fastened them to car underneath, and checked lights. It all worked,
Customer Service really helped me out on this one. I had trouble locating the wiring harness in my 06 Forester. One quick call to customer service had me squared away. BTW-the plug on an 06 Forester is located by the passenger side rear light. It is bundled up next to several other connectors. See pictures.
Very simple install on a Subaru Outback. Much better than the splice method of install.
Fit like a glove
This went on my 2006 Subaru Outback. It only took me 15 minutes to install. That included pulling out the side panels, connecting the wire and putting it all back together. Watch the video first and it is easy.
Hi Patrick, I received the harness today and had it installed within 5 minutes. I loved that I didn't have to cut, crimp, or trace any wires to get my Forester hooked up. Haven't had a chance to hook up with a trailer yet, but looking at the build quality, I don't have any reason to doubt it'll work awesome. Thanks,
Shipping - The hitch, ball mount-kit, wiring harness, and brush all arrived quickly in a single, heavy-duty cardboard box. The packaging was excellent! There had to have been a hundred heavy-duty staples used to secure everything.
Installation - The video and paper instructions were spot-on and made the install much more straight forward. For two non-mechanics, it took us about 2 hours from the time we pulled the car into the garage until all the tools were put away to install the hitch, wiring harness, and mount the balls on the sleeves. We did not lift the car might have made it a little easier but totally doable. The only actual difficulty we had was pulling the rubber muffler mounts off. A little lubrication helps. Reinstalling them is easier.
Dan S.
11/8/2018
All items continue to work well with no issues.
Well constructed product, seems well made, but haven't had a chance to use it yet. The OEM installation instructions that came with the product were garbage. English, french and spanish were all stuffed on one side of an 8.5 x 11 page, and the one TINY photo provided for my car model didn't even come close to depicting reality... at least the reality that is my car. Throw the instructions out and watch the videos on the etrailer website and it will help immensely. I was disappointed though that the videos showed their installed product came with double sided tape to secure it, but the one i purchased has a bolt hole at the top and a zip tie, but no bolt or screw. The video and the instructions said nothing about where the product was supposed to zip tied to, or whether it should be zip tied or bolted down. The video and instructions should be updated to regard the actual product being sold. Had to knock off one of the stars. Everything else about the experience was fantastic.
Tom
7/2/2019
Used my hitch and harness for several fishing and boat camping trips in the last year. No issues whatsoever. Thoroughly pleased with both.
One of the easiest to install automotive electrical accessories I've ever seen. It took more time to empty the Subaru Forester's trunk area of shopping bags, snow shovel, etc. than it did to make the actual installation.
The Subaru wiring connector was not too difficult to find. It was a matter of running my hand along the wiring harness found in the spare tire well until I felt a pronounced lump under the tape. On this particular car, the connector was in the right rear corner of the tire well.
Mark S.
6/13/2014
I was a little dubious about closing the hatchback on the cable every time. However, after two seasons of using a trailer for camping trips and hauling things, Ive stopped worrying about it. I still have to make sure that the cable is in the right position before I close the lid not in the latch area and positioned so that there is just enough slack in the line to the trailer. Most of the time I have something in the trunk area that I can set on the cable to keep it in position while I close the lid.
Rachael H.
6/13/2014
Outstanding quality and so easy to install. The online videos are worth a thousand words...My install looks as neet as the one in the video.
Highly recommend - easy to install and no noticeable impact on the turn signal flash frequency.
Product delivered within a few days. Extremely easy to Install. Took about 15 minutes total. Instead of sandwhiching the connector harness inbetween the rear cargo hatch/door and bumper area, I instead routed the harness through the rubber grommet located underneath the spare tire. This makes for a cleaner install in my opinion. A+++ for perfect fit, fast shipping, and easy install.
Tpk
3/23/2015
Great product, unfortunately I sold the car. I now have a 2000 BMW 528i touring wagon. Wish you made a product for this car that didnt require drilling into the spare tire well. I dont like the idea of mounting a trailer hitch to the body. Need a solution that mounts to a more robust part of the vehicle. Travis
My friend Ann ordered this kit for me, everything is top notch, thank you. However, the problem I have has to do with my Subaru Legacy sedan, I have tried everything to find the vehicle's plug in to install the wiring harness, there isn't one that I can find. I have been in my past a VW mechanic for many years, so unless old age is confusing me, I wonder if you might have a plan. I was originally going to wire the harness in, then I saw how nice it is and thought what a great idea, just plug it in. So, for now I am still trying to find the plug in, they have it for the wagons but not for my 2006 sedan..so far.Thank you
Mike L.
6/14/2019
The wiring harness you purchased is a fit for the Legacy wagon model only, not the sedan. The sedan does not have the connector. For your vehicle, youd need part C59236 which would need to be hardwired into place.
Easy once connector is locatedI just installed a hidden hitch and the T-one wiring harness on my 2008 Subaru Outback wagon. The vehicle's trailer harness connector is not where the instructions for the product say it is nor is it where previous users have noted it to be on previous models. For instance, there is no longer a side access panel to the taillight assembly. What you do is open the hatch at the back and pop up the carpeted floor panel to the left of the spare tire compartment, on the driver's side. Just pull straight up - it is attached by three plastic connectors. Then pop up, in the same way, the panel made of cardboard and rigid foam that lies beneath that carpeted floor panel. This exposes a narrow slot at the bottom outer edge of the rear compartment, in the hollow metal part of the car between the outside metal skin and and inside trim. The slot is several inches forward of the tail light. A wire bundle was barely visible at the very rear of the slot, looking like it was running to the taillight. INitially I ignored it and kept searching. But when I ultimately got around to reaching my fingers in and pulling on this wire bundle (after searching everywhere else), it turned out to not be connected to anything, but was the trailer wiring connector that had been bent into a loop at the factory and tucked into the slot. The T-One connector plugs right in. I cut out a square in the cardboard and foam base panel to run the wiring through so that the transformer box, or whatever it is, on the connector cable can fit in one of the spaces between the foam dividers that are glued to the panel and support the carpeted top panel. This way, the carpeted upper panel lays flat when snapped back into place. The cable was then routed down into the spare tire well. I cut a slice into the rubber plug at the rear of the spare tire well, as suggested by a previous user, and then a hole at the center of the rubber plug just large enough to fit the cable without distorting the rubber. I then pushed the plug back in place, with several feet of cable and the connector for the trailer now outside the vehicle. A little silicone glue around the cable where it passes through the rubber plug sealed up the spare tire well to finish the job.
Chris D.
10/15/2013
Thank you for a very easy hitch to install. The wiring harness took a little time until I read the information from Craig P. and then it was a snap. Hauled 15 square bails this weekend. Thanks CD
Patrick B.
10/17/2013
The dealership quoted me $200.00 to install wiring harness for my hitch. I watched your video, ordered the part and installed myself. I just needed to know where the connection was!!! Thank you. It was a great experience
Lynda D.
7/5/2015
Great
The item fit and worked exactly as described and the video help from this site made it very quick and easy to install. Thank-you
Great product, great company, easy website, and fantastic customer support.
Sorry, no pictures. I like the hitch and harness so far, no problems with towing my utility trailer. The only thing I might mention is that the harness outside of the car is rather long (2 feet longer then what I need), but that's not a problem as I just wrap the excess around the hitch frame, and save it for if I ever need it longer for some reason. There wasn't room inside the car under the mat for the excess length.
I still remember how easy it was to install the hitch, just bolted up the the existing bolt holes in the cars frame. (Subaru Outback)
2009 Subaru Outback PZEV: Install video helped a lot, made everything easy. Wish it could show you how to attach it to the hitch without having to take it out of the car and shut the door on it all the time.
Mike L.
1/2/2019
The manufacturer specifically designed the harness so the connector would be deployed from the interior of the vehicle when needed. This is typically done on small SUVs and passenger vehicles that arent usually used for towing. Installing it in this manner keeps the connector protected from damage when its not being used. The rear hatch of your vehicle has weatherstipping thats thick enough that the wire for the trailer connector wont be damaged as long as you avoid the latch area. I have the wiring harness on my van installed this way, and its still working great after 5 years.
Arrived as described and plugged in easily; but that's the end of the good news. Didn't work at all the first time I tried to use it. Voltmeter indicates that power comes out of the car, fuse was fine, but no power reached the flat 4 connector.
I didn't test until over 30 days past arrival, so etrailer won't replace the plug. I had to pay to send it for a warranty return, it's been there for 5 days now, and is currently somewhere in the warehouse waiting to be dealt with. After long waits on hold no specific estimate on timing for return.
I'm out return shipping, original cost, and either can't use my trailer or have to buy another harness.
Summary:
Bad product out of box, OK maybe just a fluke. etrailer customer service not great. Annoyed customer.
Installation was a snap. Remove the cargo area floor, find the vehicle connector, and plug in the harness. No splicing, shrink wrapping, cutting, trimming, or other extra work.
Tim D.
9/28/2015
These products continue to meet my expectations and I have had no issues at all. Thank you for offering such exceptional and easy-to-use products.
Product arrived in good time and looks well constructed for the $. In my particular application, I had great difficulty getting the fuse block and black electrical module to sit neatly where it made the most sense as to the logical routing of the wire loom and cables. After attempting to route 4 different ways, I settled on stuffing the fuse block and electrical module into the inner body panel well beneath the drivers side tail light. I believe this part is applicable to several Subaru models and therefore, the length and spacing of the cable where the fuse block and electrical module are along the length of the wiring was not the greatest for my particular vehicle, a 2009 Outback wagon. Not bad, just could not route where I had hoped to for the neatest result.
I was really pleased with how this mounted. The video instructions at etrailer.com were very helpful. As expected, it plugged into the Subaru connection perfectly, and it worked. My challenges were to find and choose the most weather-resistant place for a hole to run the wiring through (I chose an incision in a rubber plug, then put silicone on it) and non-interfering location to lay the wiring. I accomplished those things and had a good outcome. ( I have since sold the car, so can't comment on longer-term usage).
Every thing I get from etrailer is top notch. My car had a trailer hitch & wiring that the previous owner had U-Haul install. The trailer lights were on even when the ignition was off. I ordered the trailer light wiring from etrailer and installed it and problem solved. Thanks etrailer for really good products & instructions.
The trailer wiring kit for my 2005 Forrester arrived promptly. I reviewed the installation video so had an idea about how to proceed. Being used to things NEVER going as smoothly as expected, I prepared myself for some glitches. Much to my delight, removing interior panels went just as outlined in video. The car plug-in was just where the video said it would be. The harness fits perfectly and looks professionally installed with no tools of any kind needed. Total installation time start to finish was less than 10 minutes and most of that was removing the spare tire to affix the harness portion that came with 2-sided tape. I had originally prepared to tackle the project using a universal wiring kit requiring wire location and splicing of wires. I discovered Etrailer while researching how to manually wire the lights. I'm so glad I found this product - it made a difficult job a snap, and the product performs EXACTLY as advertised. My highest recommendation.
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Product Specs:
Trailer Hitch
Custom Fit Hitch
Class II
Concealed Cross Tube
1-1/4 Inch Hitch
300 lbs TW
3500 lbs GTW
Draw-Tite
This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.
Video of Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (226 Customer Reviews)
This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.A 19 mm socket is required not listed on the installation paperwork also the muffler has to be lowered from the passenger side holder it went on well the holes were aligned accurately a 19 mm wrench is needed for the canister bolt
Perfect fit for my Subaru Foresters. Not had any problems at all. Highly recommend it!
Edsen
7/23/2023
Excellent product. I was able to tow my utility trailer with 1800 lbs of weight behind my 2009 Subaru Forester for over 2,000 miles with absolutely no problems. Very satisfied with it! Highly recommend!
I installed the hitch myself and was able to get it installed with little issues. The only issue I ran into was that one of the bracket ends of the hitch did not line up with the bolt locations on my vehicle. I don't know if it got bent during manufacturing or in shipping, but I was able to bend the piece to where it needed to be to get the bolts to line up. I have only used the hitch to hold my bicycle rack and has not given me any issues since it has been intalled.
I like the way it is mostly hidden except for the square receiver part. I wish I could have put a class 3 hitch size opening on it instead of the smaller one I got. I see newer Subaru Foresters with them.
Perfect fit for my 2006 Subaru Forester. Installed it myself. Took me four hours, or so. Delivery was as expected.
The ordering process was a bit of a mess. I would get a confirmation that my order was processed. Then get another e-mail saying it was not completed. Finally on the third order, I used Paypal and it went through and shipped. The product itself is top notch. Installed an a couple hours with basic tools, mostly metric. But the bolt supplied seemed to be 3/4" hex, with metric thread. No big deal. Overall, a very nice fit. All holes lined up perfectly, with no need for pry bars, drift pins, sledge hammers etc... LOL. Easy bolt up. Thanks!
Solid product, designed for easy installation. My second one of these - we have two SG Foresters and I put this hitch on both. I use the hitch for towing two PWCs (approx 1,300 lbs total) and a lighter utility trailer with no problems. I also use it to hold a 1up USA bike rack, which is pretty much in place all the time I’m not towing. It holds my rack and bike securely with no issues. My first hitch is over two years old and still looks great despite the snow and salt we have here.
Installation is straightforward and all the necessary hardware is included. I was concerned about exhaust clearance compared to the Curt hitch but the Draw-Tite clears with plenty of room. The only problems with installation stem from the age of this model Forester. Depending on where you drive, you may run into some rusty nuts and bolts. An air impact driver is key if you can get access to one. The evap canister nuts were the worst on both of my cars. I had to cut them off for one Installation. The canister uses special “bolts” so you might want to order some from Subaru before you get started.
Make sure you start ALL of the hitch mounting bolts before you tighten any of them. You will need to wiggle the hitch around to line them all up. I installed my hitches by myself, using a jack stand to hold one end while I started the bolts on the other side.
The hitch is mostly hidden when installed. You just see the receiver, not the frame.
I bought a 1-1/4" receiver for my '01 forester. It's a perfect fit, with good quality construction and very good paint/powder coat. For $[XX] it's kind of ridiculous, honestly. Very worth it. Shipping was prompt, and they even reached out to me first when the hitch was delivered to see if I needed anything. This is my second time buying from etrailer and it won't be my last. Thanks guys!
Review 1-yr after install. Installation was simple and straightforward. I have hauled many various loads in my 5'x8' utility trailer with this hitch receiver. I have even towed a 6'x12' covered U-Haul trailer with my Forester (empty but still). Highly recommend this receiver!
Product came fast and undamaged, included nice hardware and easy to follow instructions. Wiring was simple and was plug and play, real easy. I originally bought this to tow my boat (1800 lbs) but I have also used this for a couple of small campers as well. I would’ve given this product five stars but I had some issues installing the ball mount into the receiver because of a thick powder coat job.
2002 Subaru Forester
Great company, great design. Went on as the video describes. Less than an hour. Three pictures include installed hitch, exhaust bracket and tie downs that come completely off of the vehicle. Everything is included in the box and the instructions, while the drawings are a little technical, are superb! Just read them and you won't have a problem.
We will use it to carry our MTBs with a Yakima bike carrier.
Great product, easy install. Took more than hour for me, because I had my neighbors distracting me. All in told about an hour an half. I did discover one trick. We use the help of a floor jack to hold up the hitch as we put the bolts in. It was a big help with jack doing all the work of holding the hitch place.
Installed a year ago on my 03 Subaru Forester and I use it a few times a week. I’ve even towed multiple people out of sand using the bar to tow off of. Pretty sure that is not recommended but the point is it’s a solid product. I live on the gulf coast as well and it has held up well to corrosion. It was an easy install and was worth the money. A great value for sure.
Installed on my 2007 Subaru forester last night. Installation was pretty easy and the fit is perfect. I made one mistake however and it’s probably due to me not paying closer attention to the instructions. When you remove the muffler mount from the vehicle, completely remove the rubber off of the metal U shaped bracket. The muffler mount rubber then attaches directly to the new hitch via the shiny bolt on the kit.
easy to install and has been doing great on the back of my subi
Ordered 5 days ago, came in today. Installed in less than an hour with no issues. I included a pic, but as promised, you can hardly see the hitch on the car, but look close, there's a little reflection below the license plate. Great company, fast shipping and they communicated well after I ordered, including a follow-up after I received it. I definitely recommend etrailer!
I have ordered several hitches from e trailer over the years and they never disappoint. Fast shipping and perfect fit always. Thanks again.
Easy install two minor omissions, one is the need for a 19mm since the installation hardware head size is larger than the oem bolts and two the facia bracket should be removed completely neither were covered in the written instructions
David
10/22/2022
Just great! I have used it to haul my 4x8 trailer and my boat even used it to tow a small airplane. The addition of the makes Rogaroo 2004Forester near perfect
I love it. Works well. No need for a pick-up truck. Might be buying another one for my Subaru Impreza outback sport.
great product with durability, and the price was great. you may want to wait sometimes for the price to drop. A month or so.
I ordered my Draw-Tite hitch for my Subaru Forester recently. Ordering was a breeze, and I got constant updates on the progress of the order from confirmation, to shipping, to delivery... Very nice. The hitch was here in just a few days. I watched the video and read the instructions... It looked straight-forward. Not having a garage, I took it to my local service station for installation. It took 1/2 the time they had allotted, and there was not a single issue with installation. The hitch looks GREAT... If you don't know where to look, you can't even see it... blends right in with the back of the bumper. It is made extremely well and I believe it is of better quality than the Subaru OEM device that retails for 3X of what I paid.
I am EXTREMELY satisfied with the hitch and etrailer.com I will soon be buying the wiring harness... I want to tow something now... :-)
John D.
8/10/2018
The trailer hitch was one of the best purchases I have made. The guys at the garage where I had it installed were impressed with how easy it was to attach and how rugged it is. I have had ZERO issues with it, and have received several compliments about how inconspicuous it is. Its a great product and it does everything I have asked it to do.
This is an excellent source for your specific vehicle needs. Even those older models. I really like the videos showing installation and product features. Also very easy and informative tracking and good customer service. Strongly recommend this store.
A perfect d.I.y. high quality receiver hitch w/ clear & concise instructions that fit my vehicle perfectly! I would order from etrailer again.
Dennis L.
7/27/2022
Works as designed - zero issues
It fit perfect, was easy to install.
I had a friend who is a retired mechanic install this in my Subaru Forester, with some minor assistance on my part. He stated that the installation was straightforward and fairly simple. We did have a bit of difficulty because the left tiedown mount had evidently been bent slightly. Once this was taken care of, it was just a matter of wrestling a heavy, bulky item into place while lying on your back.
Mark S.
6/13/2014
Over a year, and more than a dozen camping trips later, I am very happy with this hitch. Ive covered at least 5000 miles thus far without a problem.
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Mike D.
5/20/2013
The location of the connector plug is the same for the 1998 model Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon. I mounted the module under the panel to the left of the spare tire hatch. To remove that panel you remove the plastic trim around the tie down loops and pull the panel up. I removed some of the styrofoam under this panel to mount the module. The connector can then be fished easily up to the tail light connector. The 4 flat connector can then easily be routed out through the rubber plug at the bottom right of the spare tire well.