Parts Needed To Tow Trailer With 2021 Subaru Ascent
Question:
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2inch - C13400 If I order this hitch for my 2021 Subaru Ascent, what other parts do I need to get? I ordered a hitch for my Forester a few years ago and love it. I purchased the larger Subaru last month so I can pull a larger trailer.
asked by: Jennifer C
Expert Reply:
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13400 you were looking at for your 2021 Subaru Ascent includes everything needed to get it installed.
Now since you mentioned you are planning on towing a trailer you will need a vehicle wiring harness # 118790 if your trailer has a 4-way connector, or # 118290 if your trailer has a 7-way connector.
In addition if it has a 7-way connector and trailer brakes you will also need a trailer brake controller. I recommend the Curt Echo Wireless # C51180 as it plugs directly into the 7-way connector and requires no wiring or drilling inside of your new vehicle.
Lastly if you do not already have a ball mount, hitch ball, and hitch pin and clip I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900 as it includes everything you need.
I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tekonsha
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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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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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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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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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