Which Hitch Components Do I Need To Pull Malone EcoLight Trailer With 2017 Subaru Outback?
Question:
I want to connect my 2019 Subaru Outback to the Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer Item # MAL53FR. My vehicle has the factory 1 1/4inch OEM hitch receiver. I do not know the trailer height requirements as planning to buy this trailer and want to ensure I get all the parts also to connect it. The height of the OEM hitch receiver top is about 15 3/8 inches see picture The hitch mount I have has approx. 15/16 inch hole see picture With the hitch mount in, the height top of it without ball is approx 16. 3/8 What parts do I need to connect to the Malone EcoLight trailer? i.e., hitch ball, adapter, etc. Thank you.
asked by: Brian
Expert Reply:
The Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer - 58" Crossbars # MAL53FR requires a 2" ball and also measures 16" from the coupler to the ground. I was not able to see any photos of your setup, but it does sound like your current ball mount will work well. Since you measured about 16-1/2" from the ball mount to the ground, this will provide for a level trailer.
You measured 15/16" on the ball mount hole which is likely made to work with balls that have a 1" shank. For this, I recommend going with the 2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter Shank # 40038. You can try measuring again and if you actually happen to have a 3/4" hole in the ball mount then I would go with 2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter Shank # C40018, but I am almost certain you have the 1" hole in which the # 40038 would be your best option.
You do not need anything else to use this trailer. I attached demonstration videos for you to check out.
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class III
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
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Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer - 58" Crossbars - 400 lbs
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- Sports Trailer
- Crossbar Style
- 14 Feet Long
- 400 lbs
- 4-1/2W x 11L Foot
- Galvanized Steel
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