Trailer Hitch And Wiring Recommendation For 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon With Dual-Exhaust
Question:
according to specs, the 2016 Subaru outback with the v6 has dual exhaust. Does this change which hitch to use?
asked by: Jeff
Helpful Expert Reply:
According to the attached installation instructions for the trailer hitch I recommend, Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 75673, the exhaust is lowered and then replaced when installing the hitch.
The instructions state that the process for lowering a single exhaust is duplicated for vehicles that have dual exhaust systems.
This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2 inch receiver opening. I have attached a link to an installation video on a 2016 Outback Wagon you can check out. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the rear bumper is 5-1/2 inches. That is an important measurement when you are looking for any items to place in the hitch, like bike carriers, cargo carriers, etc.
If you plan on doing some towing I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
If you need trailer wiring I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector, part # 118467. Just find the location points for this harness behind the side panel in the rear cargo area. This is shown in the link I have attached that shows how to install this harness.
the trailer hitch and wiring harness I recommended are not designed to work with the Outback Sport model.
I have attached a couple links to some of the hitch-mounted bike carriers and cargo carriers we offer. If you have any questions about a specific item please let me know and I will be happy to make some recommendations that will work for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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