Will RAB be Disabled When Installing Trailer Hitch on 2019 Subaru Ascent

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After installing my hitch I turned on my car and got a RAB disabled error on my dash. Is this normal? Is there a way to enable it again? Did I mess something up with the installation? Subaru Ascent 2019 Touring

asked by: Will

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I took a look at the online owner's manual for a 2019 Subaru Ascent and it looks like the Reverse Automatic Braking System (RAB) can be disabled if the rear bumper has been removed and then reattached, which is what is required when installing the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch # 76253 on a '19 Ascent as opposed to a hitch like the Curt # C13400 which sits under the bumper.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I will start by saying that the Anderson Rapid Hitch #AM3414, though a little overkill, is definitely a good adjustable ball mount and it will serve your needs well. To get a hitch that will handle this and still be hidden once installed on your 2022…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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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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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 10

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

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