Is etrailer or EcoHitch Better for a 2021 Subaru Ascent
Question:
What is the difference between Item 306-X7381 And Item e55ZR? Both seem rated for the same weight and are class III but the difference in price is massive… I have a 2021 ascent and I would like the hitch to tow a small camper trailer which is the only thing you can tow with an ascent anyway What is the difference? What are the set ups that could be used to also install a 7 pin connector? Thanks
asked by: Sergi
Helpful Expert Reply:
Hey Sergi, thanks for reaching out!
Go with the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e55ZR. There are some subtle differences in design but really what the price difference amounts to is the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7381 was really the first of it's kind on the market, but then other companies started coming out with their own designs like it and TorkLift/EcoHitch still thinks that their design is much more superior to everything else on the market...which it isn't.
Then to get you setup with a whole towing rig I recommend the following:
- Tekonsha OEM Wiring Harness # 118290
- Mounting Brackets # C83DR and # PK12711U
- Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Controller # RED24FR
- Wiring for Brake Controller parts # 331-TPH-017 and # 3062-P
- Ball Mount (see attached article)
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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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EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Completely Hidden
- EcoHitch
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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Redarc Tow-Pro Wiring Adapter for Tekonsha Brake Controller Harness
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Universal
- Redarc
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Curt No-Drill Bracket for 4-, 5-, or 6-Way Trailer Connector Mounting Brackets - Short
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- CURT
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Mounting Bracket and Installation Hardware - Pollak 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector - Vehicle End
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 7 Round
- Pollak
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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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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- etrailer
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