Recommended 7-Way and Trailer Brake Controller for 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon

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I have a 2018 Subaru Outback. It did not come with a factory tow package. I have installed a hitch and a 4 pin connector. I used CURT 56040 for the 4 connector. I am planning to install a 7 pin connector to tow a tear single axle camper. As it is not a boat, I am not concerned about reversing. I am thinking of getting: ETBC7, RED24FR, and RED69FR. Are these correct? The 7 pin connector will be connected to the rear bumper of the Subaru. Do you sell a backing plate that will help reinforce the connection? The instruction say that the red wire from RED69FR needs to be connected to the brake wire. Why is that required? I though RED24FR is a proportional controller. Would that not work without being connected to the brake wire? Thanks,

asked by: Ashish K

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I have some great options for a brake controller and 7-way on a 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon. You can choose from wired like the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller part # RED24FR with Universal Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers part # RED69FR or wireless like the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180. They are both great options but the wireless route is much easier to install and does not require modifications to the vehicle like splicing into the stop light circuit (red wire). The wired option does require the stop light circuit connection as that's what wakes the unit up essentially.

If you go the wired route you will need the 4 to 7-Way with 4-Way Adapter part # ETBC7 but if you go the wireless route you can just use the 4 to 7-Way with 4-Way Adapter part # ETBC7L. These will both need to be drilled into a sturdy part of the vehicle like the bumper, there is no backing plate.

expert reply by: Conner L

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I was able to find our video installing the Redarc #RED24FR on a 2020 Subaru Outback. I have linked the video below.

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Answer 2

If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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In order to upgrade the 4-way trailer connector on a 2020 Subaru Outback to a 7-way I recommend using the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit part #ETBC7L. If the trailer has brakes then you will want to add the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part…

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Answer 4

You can add a 7-way to a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, but there isn't a plug and play option. First you'd need to add a 4-way (which is actually plug in), then the 7-way, which will need to be hardwired. The correct parts are the following: -…

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Answer 5

We do indeed have the wiring harness and a trailer brake controller for your 2022 Subaru Outback. What you will need are a 4-way that will activate your trailer's lighting, and a 7-way to activate the trailer's brakes, which are the following…

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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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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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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 9

The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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Answer 10

The first thing you will need for your 1999 D250 is a 4-way. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C55317 plugs into the connection points behind your rear bumper and will allow you to power your trailer's signal lights. Once the 4-way is…

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Answer 11

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 12

We can definitely get you set up. For a 7-way wiring harness for your 2024 Honda Pilot trailsport I recommend the Curt T-Connector #C35ZV which will plug in to the existing tow package connector at the rear your vehicle. I do also recommend getting…

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Recommended 7-Way and Trailer Brake Controller for 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon

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