Hidden Hitch Recommendation for 2022 Subaru Ascent

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Looking to add a simple trailer hitch to our 2002 Subaru Ascent. Just for adding a bike rack, not towing anything heavy. I see this which looks good: e55ZR But wondering is there a cover plate so not to expose the whole underside, just want the hitch to be visible. Thanks.

asked by: Mark S

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Expert Reply:

The etrailer hitch part # E55ZR is a great option for a hidden hitch for your 2022 Subaru Ascent. It installs behind a removable panel in the rear fascia of the vehicle. The panel is already on your vehicle and would not require you to source that elsewhere. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We've sold quite a few of the etrailer hitch part #e55ZR that fits your 2021 Subaru Ascent and none of our customers have had an issue with the hitch when towing. It was extensively tested and the way it installs is a safe and secure place on the…

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Answer 2

The Curt Echo #C51180 will prompt you through most of the profile setup process but basically after you pair the controller it will direct you to the towing profiles section to set up your trailer's profile. You'll then run through the…

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Answer 3

Try unplugging the brake controller for 10 seconds or so and then replugging it in. Sometimes brake controllers like the part #C24VV just need to be reset and this is the corret way to do that.

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Answer 4

Basically all of the instructions for trailer wiring like the Tekonsha #118290 for your 2020 Subaru Ascent are kind of vague when it comes to routing the power wire to the battery which is why we came up with a helpful article on this (see attached).…

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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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Answer 6

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 7

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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I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 9

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 10

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 12

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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