Hitch, Wiring Harness and Towing Mirrors for 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon

Question:

We ordered our 2019 Outback without a hitch and wiring since we know from experience with our last Subaru Outback that etrailer products costs a lot less and work great. So we need a hitch and wiring for our tiny teardrop. No brakes. Maybe some towing mirrors too since one of out old ones fell off. We still have the ball mount.

asked by: Calvin

Expert Reply:

Thank you for coming back to etrailer for a hitch and wiring for your new Subaru Outback Wagon!

The hitch I recommend for your new Outback is our own USA-made 2-inch model # e98847. I like this option for its value and easier installation. The hitch you referenced in your question, EcoHitch # 306-X7601, costs more and will be much tougher to install. Unless you're really concerned about the hitch being well hidden I would stick with the etrailer hitch. It also has a much higher weight capacity than the EcoHitch.

I have linked the written instructions, a helpful article and a video to guide you through the process of bolting this hitch on to your Outback.

For a 4-pole trailer wiring harness I suggest the Tekonsha kit # 118467 which is a simple plug-in installation as shown in the other video. For some universal clip-on towing mirrors I like the K-Source set # KS3990 because these tend to stay better secured on the factory mirrors.