etrailer Class III Trailer Hitch Installation - 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon Video

Thanks for the nice words, and on a scale of 1-10, the installation difficulty on your 2019 Subaru Outback is rated a 10 for the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e42TR. This is somewhat subjective, of course, and we have it as a higher rating…

There are really two main types of trailer hitches for a 2019 Subaru Outback, visible like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98847 and hidden like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e42TR. The visible hitch means you can see the cross…

The trailer wiring harness I recommend for a 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part #118467 which features a direct plug-in-play installation. It provides a four way flat connection which…

The best hitch for your 2018 Subaru Outback is going to be the etrailer Hitch item #e42TR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 400 lbs maximum tongue…

Most trailer wiring problems are the result of a bad ground. What I would do is start with the connectors. Maker sure the connectors on both the trailer side and vehicle side are free of dirt and corrosion and that they are properly grounded. Next, I…

The Curt #C13382 and etrailer #e98912 hitches for your 2022 Subaru Crosstrek have the same construction, capacities, and design, but the big difference is that the Curt hitch has the classic glossy finish while the etrailer hitch has a matte black…

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…

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…

The Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118467 referenced in your question (great choice) will install by plugging into a white factory plug that is located in the rear cargo area around the spare tire compartment (see attached image). You will…

The Curt Class I and II Pin and Clip #C21410 is designed for use on 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches which do have 1/2 inch diameter hitch pin holes. The larger 5/8 inch hitch pins are used on the larger 2 inch hitch size. For that we have the part…

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…

I spoke to one of our installers and he informed me that on the Outback we had in our shop that the plug could easily have been overlooked, as it was taped to another bundle of wires under the panel. If you look at the video I've linked at the…