CURT 56040 Vehicle-Side Custom 4-Pin Trailer Wiring Harness, Fits Select Subaru Ascent, Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, XV

Install was an absolute breeze on my 2021 Subaru Outback. Tip - the OEM factory harness for this to plug into is in the rear of the vehicle, open up the area where the spare tire is, under the rear floor ... and the harness is taped up in the top right rear of that compartment. This is not where many of the YT videos suggest.

fits perfect

If you can access the port on you car, a little difficult but doable on my Subaru Outback, this is easy to plug in and it works properly. Brake lights, turn signal, etc., it all functions properly.

The media could not be loaded. Love the ease of installing this connector. The connector needed one small modification to eliminate having to drill a grounding point. Made my first ever video review because of a few things in the directions that are different. I have only voltage tested while waiting for the hitch to arrive but am confident it will work and will update if needed.

Works great and easy to install

Works great.. Installation was fast. 10min to install

Not yet installed, but should work fine

I just got finished installing this but I assume it will hold up. I installed it in a 2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited. I bought an ECO Hitch from Tork Lift Central and they sold this adapter as well. It was almost twice as expensive on their website so I bought mine here. If you are still looking for a hitch I highly recommend theirs. Much better looking than the other aftermarket options and I got a 2 inch receiver unlike the $800 plus one from the dealer. Installation isn't too bad until it is time to find the plug and make the connection. Most of the online installation videos gloss over this part. I read another review somewhere that mentioned removing the cargo tie down point behind the drivers side rear seat. The plug is basically right next to the opening. i used a flat blade screwdriver to break the tape and pull the plug out the hole. The other review also mentioned fishing the adapted wiring up from under the bottom of the trim panel and pulling it out if the hole too. Then you simply plug them in and pull the wiring back behind the trim panel. Right by where you pull the wiring out you will see a couple studs with nuts on them. I cut off the small ring terminal and attached the larger one provided in the kit. It fit perfectly over the stud so I removed the nut and attached it there. From here it is your preference what to do with the wiring. I tucked it up behind the trim panel and routed the wire under the foam panels under the floor to where the spare tire is. Another review mentioned making a short extension plug to run out from the spare tire compartment through a grommet that is located there. This way you won't risk damaging the end of the wiring kit. This will probably only be easy if you are removing the bumper to install the hitch.Hopefully this helps someone else like other reviews helped me. I recommend this kit and it seems well made. Plus they included the ring terminal I needed so I didn't even have to run to the store to buy anything else.