Towing Capacity of 2011 Subaru Outback and Parts Needed to Tow Trailer

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Can a 2011 Subarua Outback 4-cilender tow 2500lb? If no What is the max weight it can tow?

asked by: Rye M

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I took a look at the online owner's manual for your 2012 Subaru Outback and found that as long as you have the 3.6L engine, the vehicle is capable of towing a 3,000 pound trailer if it is equipped with brakes. For a trailer without brakes, the Outback has a towing capacity of 1,000 pounds. I do recommend checking your copy of the owner's manual as well, as it's very possible that you have a slightly different model that might feature different limits.

If you don't yet have a trailer hitch installed on the vehicle, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III # 75673 (as long as you don't have the Sport model). This hitch is confirmed to fit the vehicle and will provide you with a 2 inch receiver opening to use with a ball mount for towing. I have attached an installation video on your 2012 Outback that you can use for reference.

Then for a trailer wiring harness, I recommend the Tekonsha T-One # 118467 (again, as long as you don't have the Sport model). This will install by connecting directly to built-in ports behind the driver side trim panel. It will provide you with a 4-Way connector to connect with and power a trailer's basic signal lights.

If your trailer is equipped with electric brakes, you will then need to convert the 4-Way to a fully-functional 7-Way by using the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7. This kit includes all the parts necessary for this conversion, along with the wiring and circuit breakers needed to install a trailer brake controller. For a brake controller, I highly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885.

In order to tow a trailer, you will also need a ball mount and hitch ball. I have attached a great article that explains how to choose the best one for your setup, along with a link that will take you to our available selection. I have also attached a couple articles on trailer towing that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

You are safe to tow up to the full rated capacity of your 2010 Subaru Outback 2.5L. The online owners manual states a maximum loaded trailer weight of 2,700 lbs with a maximum tongue weight of 200 lbs. The manual states this is 8% of the maximum…

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Answer 2

I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "direct fit" because all three of the Class III trailer hitch receivers we carry for your 2014 Subaru Outback are custom made and designed for your vehicle. The hitch that has the most factory-like…

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For your 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon, I actually recommend looking at the Curt Class III Round Tube Receiver Hitch #C13206. Between the three Class III options confirmed to fit your vehicle, the Curt model provides the shortest distance from the hitch…

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Answer 4

The difference between Super Springs Coil Helper Spring kits #CSS-1094 and #CSS-1094R is that the CSS-1094 can be used in either front or rear coil spring applications while the other kit is for rear springs only. For your 2011 Subaru Outback with…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

Since any towing system will be limited by the capacity of the lowest rated component, you'll be limited to the 200 lb tongue weight capacity of the vehicle, even though the Curt #C13410 hitch itself has a 600 lb capacity. I couldn't speak to…

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Answer 7

We do have what you need to add a 7-way trailer connector to your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon but there isn't a specific custom harness that fits. If right now the Outback has no trailer wiring at all the easiest way to add a 7-way is to start with…

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Answer 8

That is correct for your 2017 Subaru Outback we only carry 4-way trailer connectors that are a direct fit. However, once you install the 4-way it can be converted to a 7-way, if that's what your trailer needs. Of the 4-way connectors for your…

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Answer 9

To install the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller #RED24FR in your 2010 Nissan Xterra you will first need to determine how the 7-way connector that you have on your vehicle is wired. If it connects to the factory connectors already on the back…

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Answer 10

The Draw-Tite part #75673 would be an excellent choice for a trailer hitch for your 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6L Limited. This hitch has more more attachment points to the vehicle than the comparable Curt hitch (total of 6 versus 4 for the Curt product).…

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Answer 11

The H11 LED Headlight Bulbs - Single Beam - 1,995 Lumens - Cool White - Qty 2, part #ARC89FR, will need the Anti-Flicker Harness for ARC H11 LED Bulbs - Qty 2, part #ARC66FR, if you have CANbus or PWM equipped vehicles. I did some online research and…

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Answer 12

For your 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon the best hitch for ground clearance is the Curt #C13410 which fits very tightly to the rear bumper of the vehicle but also doesn't have a crosstube that hangs below the bumper either which helps with ground…

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