Trailer Hitch for 2019 Subaru Outback with Rear Sensors on Bumper

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I have a 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon and I need a trailer hitch that will work without affecting the backup sensors on my rear bumper. What should I get?

asked by: Les

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I recommend going with the Draw-Tite # 76227 . This hitch has a 2" receiver that won't interfere with the backup sensors on your bumper. This hitch has a 600-lb TW / 4000-lb towing capacity to maximize the towing capabilities of your 2019 Subaru Outback wagon. I really like that this hitch has the concealed cross-tube design so that it has a virtually invisible footprint on your vehicle- very similar to the EcoHitch, but at a much better price point.

You're going to have to remove the bumper and do some trimming of the fascia to fit this hitch on, but there is no drilling into the frame required-as it is with most of the visible cross-tube hitches for this vehicle.

If you're going to be doing any towing with your Subaru, you'll need a wiring harness for lights like the Tekonsha # 118467 , which is an easily installed wiring harness that plugs in behind the lights on your vehicle. You can finish off your towing setup with a hitch ball and ball mount, which are included in the Ball Mount Kit # 989891 . All of these items are going to allow you to tow a trailer under 4000-lbs with your new Subaru Outback wagon.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer hitch part #76227 requires removing the foam bumper support temporarily for installation. The video does show the installer cutting the plastic fascia and then replacing the foam bumper support that comes with the…

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Answer 2

Draw-Tite 2-inch hitch #76227 is a confirmed fit on the 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon and for your reference I linked both the written instructions and an installation video showing a 2019 model year. Hardware is not included with the hitch since it…

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Answer 3

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7601 and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76227 are both excellent options for a 2019 Subaru Outback. I recommend the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver because it sits…

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Answer 4

If a trailer hitch sticks out past the rear bumper of the vehicle it is installed on it you do run the risk of hitting your shin on it as you walk by. The good news is that the Draw Tite hitch part #76227 sits about flush with the rear bumper so…

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Answer 5

I went out to the warehouse to take the measurements you asked for and found that the hitch measured approximately 2-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the receiver. In terms of the receiver depth of the Draw-Tite #76227…

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Answer 6

Our trailer hitches are rated separately from the vehicle they fit. Basically they design the hitch to fit the vehicle and to be as strong as possible, they determine the capacities of the hitch, and then that's what they list for it. BUT, the…

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Answer 7

I completely understand where you are coming from. But you will need to perform the hitch installation to completion on your 2017 Subaru Outback. Otherwise it would have an unknown, reduced capacity and will void the warranty. If you are concerned…

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Answer 8

The diagram is trying to show that if your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon has OEM backup sensors then they will be plugged into the vehicle wiring harness plug that you would normally plug the Tekonsha wiring harness part #118467 into. If you find the…

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Answer 9

There's a really good chance you could install the Curt hitch #C13409 the same way that the Draw Tite part #76271 installs but we have to recommend you stick with the manufacturers recommended method so that you don't void the warranty of the…

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Answer 10

The easiest way to install a 4-way bracket to the Draw Tite hitch part #76025 that you referenced is the 4-Flat Mounting Bracket part #18144. For trailer wiring for your 2016 Honda Odyssey I recommend the #118521 as it installs very easily and comes…

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Answer 11

The 10 amp fuse in the Curt Custom Wiring Kit #C56040 for your 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek is inserted into the red fuse holder that is located on the red wire in between the white plug and the black converter box. In the picture attached I have the…

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Answer 12

I have a way to install a fully functional 7-way at the rear of your 2011 Subaru Outback wagon, but no there wasn't a factory option or a simple plug-in option that would work. First you would need to start with a 4-way if you do not have one…

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