Brake Controller And Wiring Harness Recommendation For 2016 Subaru Forester

Question:

Trying to decide on a brake controller for my 16 Subaru Forester to tow a taxa cricket 1500lbs. Tekonsha-Proportional_Controller I only have the normal 4-pin? connector on my curt class 3 hitch, Ill need a 7pin and instructions on how to install.

asked by: Alyssa

Expert Reply:

Since you have a 4-way connector on your 2016 Forester you will need part # ETBC7. This connects to your 4-way and with the additional wiring shown in the drawing I have attached will give you a working 4-way and 7-way connector on your vehicle. The installation instructions are included with the # ETBC7.

The attached drawing also show how the wiring is run for a brake controller. The brake controller I recommend is part # 90885. This is our most popular brake controller because it is easy to install and operate. There is no plug-in adapter on your Subaru so the brake controller will need to be hard-wired. The attached drawing also shows how the wiring is run for the brake controller.

When working with electrical connectors I recommend using dielectric grease like part # 11755. This keeps dirt and moisture out of the electrical connections and helps prevent corrosion.

Since you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in 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.