Trailer Hitch and Towing Equipment Recommendation for 2017 Subaru Outback
Question:
So I just ordered etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2inch and a BetterWeigh Mobile Tongue Weight and Payload Scale for OBD II - Bluetooth. Im new to towing and dont know much about it sadly. I know plenty about fixing and installing things on my car but I just want to make sure Im doing and getting everything I need for a reasonable price. I think I would like to have the ability for trailer breaks as well as electricity for running lights on the trailer and such but Im not sure what all Ill need. I also do not know what towing capacities my car has with breaks and without breaks with the hitch Ill be installing. Any information helps to a new kid like me.
asked by: Morgan W
Expert Reply:
The Curt Class III hitch you'd looked at, part # C13206 is a great choice and will work very well as a mounting point for hitch mounted accessories like bike racks or cargo carriers, as well as providing a towing capacity of up to 4000 lbs which would be limited to the 2700 lb towing capacity of the vehicle itself.
To complete your set-up, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness, part # 118467, a ball mount like # AMSC2 and a trailer ball. For a 1-7/8 inch ball, use # 19260 or # 63845 for a 2 inch ball.
For a brake controller, if you're wanting something that's easy to install, the Curt # C51180 Echo Wireless Brake Controller would be a good option. You'll also need our # ETBC7L install kit. The kit includes everything needed to install the brake controller, including the adapter to convert the 4 pole trailer connector provided by the # 118467 to a 7-way.
I've linked to install videos for the hitch and for the trailer wiring harness, as well as to demonstration videos that explain how the Curt Echo and the install kit work.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Shock Absorbing
- Convert-A-Ball
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
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7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 12 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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