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Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting or splicing required.
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This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located in your rear cargo area on the driver's side. You will have to remove the cargo area cover and interior trays to access this harness. Once you've plugged in the connector, insert the provided fuse into the in-line fuse holder.
Once installation is complete, the 4-way connector will be stowed in your rear cargo area.
It is recommended that you use a small amount of grease on all electrical connections - the plugs on your automobile and the 4-pole connector itself - to help prevent corrosion.
A tail light converter is built into this T-connector. This converter is a battery-powered unit that bypasses the electrical routes that are used by a basic wiring harness. As a result, there is virtually no draw on your tail light circuits.
Because most trailers run on a two-wire system - wherein the brake and turn signals are carried on one wire - the separate brake and turn signals from your vehicle's three-wire system need to be combined so they are compatible with the wiring system of the trailer. This converter combines the brake and turn signal functions of your automobile so that they run on one wire to properly activate your trailer's tail lights. Note: This will not affect how the tail lights on your vehicle operate.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (161 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting or splicing required.Super easy to do. Very high quality product.....oen style plug and well wrapped. Watch the installation video that is offered with this particular product. Follow the instructions in the video and you'll have No Problems!! The instructions in the package......they are just O.K.
The installation for my subaru crosstrek was easy. The etrailer hitch came with everything I needed except the drill bit to enlarge the bolt holes on the frame. I got a kick out of using the fishing wires to snake the spacers and bolts thru the frame. All said it was a perfect fit. Also really appreciated the installation video.
Thanks to etrailer's incredibly helpful video and excellent products, my Subaru is styling with a new hitch and electrical. I'm not much of a do-it-yourself kinda guy when it comes to vehicles and this was actually a pretty fun project with no drilling, cutting or other invasive procedures that I probably would not have enjoyed. Buy the right one and just go for it!
It took me 5 minutes to install and absolutely love it! Works great, super easy to install on my 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. 10/10 would recommend
I didn't get this installed until well after the warranty lapsed. It didn't work. All lights were on all the time-even when the car was off. I chatted online with etrailer to see if I had made a mistake or was missing something. Their response: "The warranty has expired". I emailed Hopkins-no reply. Finally I bought a Curt off [online store] for 1/3 the price. It works great. Not much point in spending more at etrailer if their customer service is non existent.
This installation could not be any easier, took me less than half an hour, the video was right on and it went together perfectly. I like the fact that the plug remains in trunk when not in use and is not exposed to the weather. I would strongly recommend this product.
Product works as expected. On the Subarus, it’s a little tough to find the plugin on the car, but it’s there. For my car, it was taped to the side of the panel and I had to dig around for it, but found it! Very easy to install, it’s plug and play.
Easy plug-and-play wiring for my gen 5 Outback. Check Youtube for the etrailer video on installing this. It was helpful for me. There was also a video from Uhaul which clearly showed exactly where you can find your wiring pigtail inside the car. It's on the driver's side, behind the D-ring just behind the back seat. If you remove the D-ring, you can reach in there and touch the plug.
Fast shipping! Great product and helpful install videos.
The instructions were not accurate for a Crosstrek, they might be right for an Outback. When I called Hopkins for support, they werent very helpful. They ended up telling me to call a dealer. I reached out to etrailer support and Joshua was fantastic. He asked me to send him pictures and he found other instructions that helped me complete the install. This harness also wont fit through any body holes, so they basically have you running it out the hatch and closing the hatch on the cable. Not ideal and not hidden, but I guess it works.
Was a bit hard to install since the instructions has not changed from the previous Gen Outback. The vehicle harness was moved from the drivers side rear fender to just inside the rear hatch. It was found after a Google search. After installation it has worked without problem.
easy install
This wiring kit lasted only part of a season. I don’t blame etrailer, they only sell the part. Just go to [retailer] and buy their kit. It’s cheaper and better built.
Jenny N.
8/5/2022
Thank you so much for your feedback on the harness. I am sorry to hear that it did not last for you. The harness does have a limited one year warranty. For your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon I recommend part # C56040 which has the highest amp capacity of the harness that fit.
The Hopkins wiring harness is great, came on time and packaging was good. This went on my 2015 outback easily and works good. The only thing I did different from the instruction was after plugging into the cars wiring I ran the rest of the wire into the spare tire area and cut a slot in the rubber plug in the bottom and continued the connector along under the car to the trailer hitch then mounted the plug to the hitch with a bracket I made out of small angle iron bolted to the hitch. Then sealed the rubber plug around the wire with rubber cement and made sure all the slack in the wire underneath was gone so as not to catch on anything while driving. I did it this way because I didn't want to run the wire out the rear hatch door when connecting it to the trailer And it looks and works good.
GREAT PRICE!
GREAT FIT!
Simple install good instructions. Works great but put some thin chafing protection on the wires if your tailgate closes on them.
I’m no stranger to etrailer, a few years back I found you folks and ordered a hitch for my 2009 Hyundai SantaFe the installation was extremely easy. Your installation tutorials from Ryan are spot on. The trailer light assembly installation went just as easy. So it was without hesitation I ordered a trailer hitch and light assembly for my new 2022 Subaru Ascent. Once again a super clear,well explained installation tutorial.You folks are the BEST when it comes to after market trailer hitches.
Also, for some reason the new flat plug light assembly did not have a debris cover. You folks sent me out 2 covers lickity split. Thank you etrailer for being the best,friendliest,professional, aftermarket trailer product company out there!!!!
No issues with etrailer.com all staff and operators were helpful. The product worked for a little bit but kept shorting out the built in fuse, which kept my car safe, so the fuse on the part worked. I sent the part back for a refund but I have not ordered a new part yet. Good part overall I just got a bad apple.
Mike L.
10/5/2022
Typically, its a short circuit somewhere in the trailer wiring that causes this to happen. Before installing a new taillight converterharness, Id recommend closely examining the wiring on the trailer. Begin at the trailer connector and trace each circuit back to the taillights. Look for pinched wires or loose connections. Check for wire insulation thats cracked or worn through, anything that would allow the copper wire to short out to the trailer frame. If you dont locate and repair the short, youll continue to short out taillight converters.
Rather than trying to snake your hand up blindly to locate the plug (seen beginning at 2:37 of the 2017 installation video), I STRONGLY recommend removing the the cargo tie-down.
Fold the rear seat down on the driver's side, and gently flip up the carpeted cover (held down with 3 push-pins). With a flat-bladed screwdriver, gently pry the plastic inner piece of the tie-down downward to expose the 10mm bolt. After removing it, and the entire tie-down assembly, you will be able to easily see the plug through the opening. This makes it much simpler to reach in from underneath to pull down the plug.
The rest of the installation can proceed as normal.
It took awhile to find out where to plug it in to, the Forester has a different place than the Outback. I did some online research and found a youtube instruction that got me there for where it is in the Outback.
Dennis C.
3/28/2020
I use the trailer often. The device works well every time.
The wiring harness worked as advertised. Just reach under the rear of the left side wheel well plastic cover to find the Subaru wires taped to the metal. Plug into harness and you're good to go. Easy!
Wiring in the 2022 is in different location than previous models. Etrailer needs to update their videos. The plug is under the rear panel by the liftgate latch. Literally takes popping off cover and plugging it in.
I had trouble for years with previous wiring harnesses I got online, but after doing a little digging and reaching out to the support team I was convinced this new harness was worth a try.
So glad that I found this product to be reliable with no issues. These folks know their product and how it performs. I couldn't be happier.
Extremely satisfied with the customer service that I received to determine the proper equipment for my application.
I am looking forward to the OEM plug & play installation of my wiring harness for my Subaru Outback.
Great product, Great service I wish all my Internet deals were as good as this!! Thank you.
Charles H.
1/12/2023
Still works and looks great. no rust great product!
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Jenny N.
11/17/2021
I would agree that the Hopkins instructions are vague for the 2016 Subaru CrossTrek. Each of the trailer wiring harnesses that fit your 2016 Subaru Crosstrek will be stored inside the rear hatch compartment. It can be completely out of the way though, as you can lift up the panel in the rear hatch where the connector is and simply store the connector there. Harnesses are specifically designed this way for many vehicles that are not considered full-time towing vehicles as a way to help protect it from damage. If you want to have the harness stored outside your Subaru you will need to drill a hole to route the harness underneath. The best method would be to pull up the carpet in the rear of the vehicle, looking for an existing hole or knockout. If there is a knockout, remove the center piece and run the wire through. If you cannot find an existing hole, you will have to drill one. Any time you run electrical wiring through the car body, you will want to use a grommet to prevent the wire from rubbing against the opening and eventually shorting out. You will also want to use silicone sealant to seal up the hole around the wire to prevent exhaust from entering the passenger compartment.