Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness for a 2011 Subaru Forester
Question:
Hi, Sorry to be stupid. Looking to install a hitch on my 2011 Subaru Forester. I already see the filtering which I have done. However, can you please provide a list of all items needed to purchase to ensure I’m giving my mechanic the correct ones?
asked by: Rachel
Expert Reply:
Don't worry about it. I'll be happy to make you a list. Feel free to email me back with any questions.
Trailer Hitch - etrailer Trailer Hitch item # e59AR
Wiring Harness - Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C56040
Ball Mount Kit - Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534
If your trailer has brakes you will also need the parts listed below.
7-Way Wiring Harness - Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller item # ETBC7
Brake Controller - Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item # RED24FR
Brake Controller Wiring Harness - Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers item # RED69FR
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Redarc
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Universal Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Redarc
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etrailer Hitch Pin Alignment Collar for Hitch Accessories - 2" Hitches
- Hitch Aligners
- Collars
- 2 Inch Hitches
- etrailer
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