Subaru Outback Trailer Hitch Buyer’s Guide (Canada)

Shopping a trailer hitch for a Subaru Outback in Canada? Start here. We will help you choose Class 2 or Class 3 for your year, add wiring when you need lights, and jump straight to live Outback year pages with CURT parts we actually stock.

Made for Canadian Outback owners. Free shipping on CURT towing gear from Lots of Parts. New to hitches? Read the buying guide, bike rack and cargo guide, and wiring guide. Or open the towing guides hub.

Watch these CURT videos first

All four videos are from the official CURT YouTube channel (@curtmfg). The 13206 install covers the previous Outback body. Newer 2020-and-up owners still get clear selection, install technique, and ball-mount help from the other three.

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Install: CURT 13206 on a 2019 Outback

CURT · Class 3 · 2014–2019

See how a Class 3 mounts on the previous-generation Outback before you order.

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CURT Install Techniques

CURT · Hardware and method

Useful when you are installing a newer Outback hitch such as CURT 13494 and want solid technique.

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How to Select a Trailer Hitch

CURT · Hitch class basics

Quick CURT overview of hitch classes before you choose Class 2 or Class 3.

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Ball Mount and Trailer Ball

CURT · Drop, rise, ball size

Outbacks sit lower than trucks. Match the mount carefully after the hitch is on.

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Outback years and hitch shopping

Subaru refreshed the Outback for 2020. Hitch part numbers changed with the frame. Use this simple map, then open your year page.

Years What we usually stock
2010–2013 Class 3: CURT 13390 or CURT 13410. Class 2 option: CURT 12290.
2014–2019 Class 3: CURT 13206 (install video above) and CURT 13410. Class 2: CURT 12136.
2020–2025 Class 3: CURT 13494. Wiring often shares the Subaru 4-flat CURT 56040 — confirm years on the card.

Wilderness trims and roof-load habits still obey Subaru’s tow rating. Confirm “excluding” lines on every product card.

Jump to your Outback year

These are live fitment pages on Lots of Parts.

Class 2 or Class 3?

Lighter use

Class 2 · 1.25-inch

Good for many bike racks and small cargo carriers on earlier Outbacks. Example: CURT 12136.

Most popular

Class 3 · 2"

Gives you a 2-inch receiver and more accessory choices. Newer: CURT 13494. Earlier: CURT 13206.

CURT parts we stock for Outback

Real store links. Confirm your year before you buy.

CURT 13494Class 3 · 2020–2025 OutbackCurrent-generation Class 3 with a 2" receiver CURT 13206Class 3 · 2014–2019Previous body Class 3 with a CURT install video CURT 13410Class 3 · 2010–2019Broad Outback Class 3 coverage — confirm your year CURT 12136Class 2 · 2014–20191.25-inch option for lighter racks CURT 560404-flat wiringCommon Subaru lighting harness — confirm Outback years

Simple setup steps

Step 1Open your year

Use the year links above so you see the hitch that fits your Outback.

Step 2Add lights

Most trailers need a 4-flat harness. See the wiring guide.

Step 3Pick a ball mount

Outbacks sit lower than trucks. Read the ball mount guide.

Step 4Stay safe

Use a pin or lock. Tips in the lock and safety guide.

Canada checklist

  • Check Wilderness and roof-load habits against Subaru’s tow rating.
  • Believe Subaru’s numbers for your trim — they beat any hitch brochure.
  • Plan for salt season — rinse the receiver and plug in spring.
  • Bike racks count as tongue weight too.

Related guides

Crosstrek Buyer’s GuideSibling Subaru crossover Bike Rack and CargoCrossover hitch accessories Hitch Buying GuideClass basics Wiring GuideHarnesses that fit Ball Mount GuideDrop and rise Towing Guides HubAll guides

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