Recommended Trailer Brake Controller and 7-Way for 2019 Subaru Outback

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Do you have a parts kit or parts your can recommend to install a 7 way RV plug on a 2019 Subaru Outback, and is there a brake controller you would recommend for that vehicle?

asked by: Brian S

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The trailer brake controller I highly recommend for a 2019 Subaru Outback is the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180 which does not require any splicing or drilling into the dash. It will require the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness part # HM11143865 and 4 to 7-Way with 4-Way Adapter part # ETBC7L for installation. This is a great setup for towing and is very easy to install and setup comparatively.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

We do have a hitch for your 2019 Subaru Forester, part #76271 from Draw-Tite. The hitch is rated to tow up to 3,500 pounds but from my research your Forester is rated up to 1,500 pounds as long as the trailer has brakes. If it doesn't have brakes…

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Answer 2

I'd give the Tekonsha item #90195 the edge for ease of use. The full LCD display provides the status of your braking system at a glance, while the item #RED44FR Redarc Tow Pro Elite uses colored LED's to indicate problems. The display of the…

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Answer 3

First you will need a Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter #3062-P to connect to the factory tow package wiring on your 2023 Subaru Ascent. This will allow you to connect to the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller for Tekonsha Harness #RED63RR. The…

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Answer 4

That is correct for your 2017 Subaru Outback we only carry 4-way trailer connectors that are a direct fit. However, once you install the 4-way it can be converted to a 7-way, if that's what your trailer needs. Of the 4-way connectors for your…

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Answer 5

We have three trailer wiring options for your 2018 Subaru Forester. We have the Curt option #C56040, the T-One option (my favorite) #118467, and the Hopkins #HM11143865. The reason I favor and recommend the T-One kit part #118467 is because the…

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Answer 6

The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 is not compatible with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. There is a Manual Override Button #C83HR that is wireless and operates with a CR2016 battery. The nice thing about the Curt Echo is once you…

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The Curt Echo #C51180 does require a 30 amp fuse, so that will definitely fix that issue. This is used fairly often and this does happen, but I cannot say if this will be bad for the vehicle or not. However, if a Subaru dealer said not to do it and…

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Answer 8

The Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 won't itself provide any charge to your trailer mounted battery, but you certainly can still have a 12V power wire ran from the 7-Way to the battery for this purpose with the Echo in place. The Echo…

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Answer 9

We do have what you need to add a 7-way trailer connector to your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon but there isn't a specific custom harness that fits. If right now the Outback has no trailer wiring at all the easiest way to add a 7-way is to start with…

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Answer 10

The best trailer brake controller for your 2017 Subaru Outback is the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195. The P3 is the best option for you because it gives you the most consistently smooth braking, has a bright LCD screen that is…

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For your 2022 Subaru Ascent I recommend the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller, #C51180. This Bluetooth-enabled brake controller wirelessly connects to your smartphone, turning your phone into a brake control interface. It simply plugs into…

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Answer 12

For your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon we have the Draw Tite hitch part #75673 as a confirmed fit and the hitch I would recommend. It has a great price, the best capacities, and unlike the Curt hitch it does not require a stabilizer strap when carrying a…

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