Towing Products For 2010 Subaru Forester
Question:
Hi, I am looking to purchase a tow package for my 2010 Subaru Forester. Are these the parts I need? Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - 13147 Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - C56040 Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2inch Ball - 2inch Drop - 7,500 lbs - C45036 Do I need anything else? Thanks!
asked by: George X
Expert Reply:
You have listed all of the items you need for your 2010 Forester.
The trailer hitch # 13147 is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. Per Curt, any non-trailer load like bike carriers, or cargo carriers must be supported by stabilizing straps like part # 18050.
The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56040 is an easy installation by plugging into your Subaru wiring harness behind the trim panel in the rear cargo area.
The Curt Ball Mount # C45036 may work great for you. I have attached a link to a helpful article that explains how to choose the right ball mount.
Even though the hitch and hitch ball have towing capacities listed, you want to make sure you do not exceed the towing capacity of your vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2" Ball - 2" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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