Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon

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I have a 2017 Subaru Outback 3.6L I am looking at a travel trailer - Jayco 154BH Please note hitch weight is 325 and the gross weight is 3200...but that is considering loading 650 lbs of gear into the trailer. Trailer dry weight is ~2500, fully loaded weight is 3200. 1 - am I safe purchasing this trailer to pull behind my Outback? 2 - which trailer hitch would I need to install? 3 - do you have local installers in Santa Clara CA that you would recommend ZIP 95054 Here are Jayco specs Hitch Weight325 lbs.Ship Weight2555 lbs.GVWR3200 lbsLength17foot 10Height9foot 1Width7foot 1Fresh Water10 galGray Water19 galBlack Water19 galL.P. Capacity60 lbs thank you in advance for your help

asked by: Abby V

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For a trailer hitch for your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon to tow a small trailer the best option is the Draw Tite # 75673 which is a confirmed fit and has a 4,000 lb towing capacity and 600 lb tongue weight capacity. That being said you need to check the owners manual of your vehicle to determine what Subaru states as the towing capacity and be sure not to exceed the lower of the two capacities.

For trailer wiring you then would want the part # 118467 which is also a confirmed fit. I attached install videos for both the hitch and the wiring.

Since you wanted to do 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.

We don't have any authorized installers in your area, but any local garage with a decent reputation would have no problem with this as hitch installs are pretty basic compared to what mechanics normally work on.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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What you're going to need is two of the transfer switches in that case. I have attached a diagram from Furrion that shows you how you're going to need to hook the two transfer switches #F30ATS up: -one to the other, then one branching off to…

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The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Answer 10

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 11

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 12

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