Product Specs:
Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
Trailer Hitch Wiring
Powered Converter
Custom Fit
4 Flat
CURT
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. Connector plugs directly into existing wiring. Powered converter reduces strain on wiring system and is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.
Video of Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (334 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. Connector plugs directly into existing wiring. Powered converter reduces strain on wiring system and is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.
The wiring, platform, and hitch fit with no issues. A couple of brackets had to be removed but my car service guy said it was no problem. My only problem is I still need a pick up truck. The set up is good for small light loads but my Subaru is just too light weight.
The trailer wiring harness was perfect for my Subaru! It was easy to install and worked correctly.
It helps a lot to read the directions. Well made product and worked perfect first time connected.
True plug and play! Video was great except my harness was on the driver side of my 08 outback not the passenger side.
I'll start off and say that this product looks and feels five star, but I'm docking it one because the installation docs and video are very mismatched and conflictive. The one-page paper installation doc was barely applicable, while the video was much, much better. Use it!
Pulling out the few pieces of the car necessary to gain access to the OEM plug was relatively easy. Where things got messy was where to actually put the "control" block for this thing. The video shows a self-adhesive backing which was not present. There are included zip-ties but no really good place to use them. I didn't want to leave it loose in there to become yet another rattle in the car, so I ended up securing it with that foil tape used for duct-work. It seems to have done the trick.
Routing the cable was easy, and I dropped it under the spare tire and through a grommet, resealing it with silicone when I was done. I'd have loved to see some kind of cable management included for under the car and around the hitch, rather than the four independent wires being just ad-hoc wrapped around things.
Electrical testing worked flawlessly, and all outputs were signaling correctly.
Great product. This took under 5 minutes to install. The Forester 2006 had the electrical connector under the floor tray on the passenger side at the very rear under the taillight hidden by a plastic flap. Lift up flap, plug in, then snug the hardware into the side well.
You can run the wire and trailer connector through the 1" hole at the rear of the wheel well capped by a large rubber plug so the wire disappears under the spare.
Worked out great, installed on wife's 09 Outback and not mods needed, direct install just like described.
Box arrived with a couple holes torn and hitch hanging out one corner, but l accepted it hoping for the best. Installed hitch and wiring harness by myself in about 2 hours from start to finish... probably could have done it faster with help, starting the bolts was frustrating but doable nonetheless. Product seems well made, no complaints there. Dealing with Etrailer has been a good experience so far and will most likely be a returning customer.
Attached pic of hitch hiding under bumper, just how l like it!
Product, shipping, website, return policy all were perfect. Will for sure use this site in the future. Only reason i didn't give it full excellent review was because I found my hitch cheaper two on 2 other sites. That being said those sites didn't have the amount of reviews etrailer did which further explained the ease of install by customers....and gave me that desired warm and fuzzy feeling when ordering from the World Wide Web :)
Wiring installation instructions complete with pictures made me feel like superman with a phd. Well done etrailer. Well done.
Great internet service, good customer service, great experience will use this company in the future for sure !
I'm used to the pain of wiring small trailers but this harness makes it pretty idiot proof. Find the plug-in on the vehicle, plug it in, install fuse, fish the plug through the spare tire area and boom. Easy peasy! I haven't checked it to verify it works but I'm guessing it does. Thanks Etrailer!
quick install, and worked well! So much easier than trying to freestyle the wiring.
2008 Outback
Wires are good quality. Instructions could be a lot better. "remove left and center black plastic, after locating wire..." The words "wire connector located just forward of left tail light assembly would of been better than all of the instructions given. The plastic on the side goes from the tailgate past the back seat and you don;t need to remove it. You only have to remove a screw in the corner but I had no idea which panel it was behind, center or left towards the front back or middle. Step 2 for outback refers to fig A but mine looks nothing like it, mine looks like fig C.
They also say Tools needed : phillips screw driver. That's it. And step 2 they talk about using a pry tool.
The kit also includes a grounding electrical connector, a electrical splice fitting and a self tapping sheet metal screw with no reference as to what to do with them.
Spending ten minutes to write some instructions would make this about perfect.
Rodney A.
8/12/2018
I use this frequently and have had no problems with it.
Shipped on time as advertised and complete. Instructions were well written and accurate for hitch itself, but missing a couple steps for the electrical connector kit, (as for taking apart the car trim) so took some time to figure out. (The instructions were from the manufacturer and not etrailer.com itself). Connector worked fine on installation.The fit of the hitch was very precise, so precise that at first I thought it wasn't the right model. But I persevered, and it did fit. The close and precise fit is appreciated, it should help eliminate possible looseness, rattling, and weakness. This is my third Curt hitch from etrailer.com on 3 different cars. I would definitely buy from them again.
Kent R.
12/27/2017
These are not the first Curt products I ordered from Etrailer. After a year, I have no complaints about the products, and certainly none about Etrailer. I find the Curt products well designed in form, fit, and durability, and etrailer a fast and efficient way to order them.
Plugged it in, i have lights!! My 02 Forester came with a harness, but when i plugged it into my trailer there were no lights on the right side. I emailed George, got some very helpful diagnostic help, and determined the old harness was faulty. Ordered the new one, plugged it in, viola...good as new :) cant say enough good things about etrailer.com, but i will add that EVERY online business should operate this way.
Erik K.
7/8/2016
Hello, and thanks for following up after the 1st year has elapsed.Product still works great. Etrailer has a customer for life in me, I remain impressed with my experience there :
Complete kit,easy installation. The wiring harness connected directly to the auxiliary wiring found in the left rear inside pockect of our 08 subaru Outback. All lights on our 2 trailers worked the very first time . We've had this kit for a little over a year, With zero problems. Many thanks to Curt for quality product. Also many thanks to etrailer.com (Laurae) for their fast friendly service.
Dennis B.
1/17/2018
Its a great product. Still performs flawless after thousands of trailer hookups.
Easy peasie is what this is. Quick connect inside vehicle makes it easy and the videos are great too. Thanks again
The wiring harness/trailer plug worked great, no problems except for the installation instructions. I had to look elsewhere for instruction on how to get to my particular vehicle's built-in plug. The included instructions were not wrong, just too vague. A link to a website with more specific instructions would have been nice. Delivery was quick.
Mark M.
12/18/2014
It works perfectly, no problems at all.
The curt trailer wire harness is perfect for 2009 subaru outback. thanks so much for info and product. I will buy additional harnesses as backup for our other cars since my 2009 connector broke at an inconvenient time.
William
11/6/2019
Curt trailer wire harness is still excellent after 1 year.
This harness replaced a Draw-Tite one that failed after about 4 years of occasional use. I'm hoping this one, with revised circuitry, lasts longer. It was trivial to install, as it has the correct pin connector for my Forester. In contrast to the previous harness, it has a dust cover and a 10 amp fuse. It worked fine on a 200+ mile drive (including the load for a camera I use for a rearview in my travel trailer).
Kwame M.
7/18/2016
This harness still works perfectly. Like others who bought it, I keep the wiring inside my forester when not in use, rather than mounting the external portion of the connector to the receiver hitch.
Product arrived on time and was very easy to install. My hook up was right where "etrailer" said it would be and the video made it as simple as plug and play. I hooked it up the day I received it and within 17 minutes I was loading my trailer with deer stands and heading to the woods. The product was perfect in function, price and ease of install. Will definitely use "etrailer" again.
Thank you, John
John Y.
8/19/2015
Still working like new.
just what it was supoded to be.nice clean uneventfull install and it works great.instructions were spot on.pictures on instructions could be clearer but were goodenough.would buy this product again.
Product seems correct but it was shipped in the same box as the trailer hitch with no packing material and the box the wiring came in was smashed by the hitch and it’s contents were scattered inside the shipping box.
Jenny N.
4/19/2022
I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you.
Worked perfectly with my 2002 Outback wagon and Uhaul trailers. On this model, the harness attachment is found in the back underneath the carpeting and foam over the passenger side wheel well.
Michael
11/13/2020
Still works as advertised
So far everything worked out. Shipment took 3 days instead of 2, but was happy as many packages were delayed longer because of the storm. Thank you for getting it out the same day as I ordered.
Installation went well and was just as your video described. Will test it this afternoon when I pick up the trailer. Even in 10 deg F weather, the installation went very easy. Good thing, finger tips were cold!
Drew P.
2/20/2015
Worked out great. used it about 5 times so far. Easy to use, and easy to install.
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Product Specs:
Trailer Hitch
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Class II
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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 (228 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
I was able to install the hitch by myself fairly quickly and easily. there was one bolt that did not align well with the frame of the car, but since I mostly use the hitch for a bike rack, I wasn't too worried.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
I have ordered several hitches from e trailer over the years and they never disappoint. Fast shipping and perfect fit always. Thanks again.
I love it. Works well. No need for a pick-up truck. Might be buying another one for my Subaru Impreza outback sport.
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
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.
Been using it on my Forester for over a year. Install was medium difficulty, but I can now take my bikes anywhere.
It fit perfect, was easy to install.
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Jack W.
4/9/2022
Excellent product, works great, this is the third product purchased from etrailer they all are quality products