etrailer Trailer Brake Controller 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit Installation - 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon
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Hey everybody. Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2020 Subaru Outback, we're gonna be showing you how to install the 7-way upgrade kit which will allow you to use a brake controller. But before we do that, why don't we check the kit out and make sure that it's something that's gonna work for you. The reason that you would want to use a kit like this is two fold really. One of them being, you may just need a 7-way round connector.
All right. So that's gonna provide us with that in 7-way round connector, super common type there. But it's also gonna provide us with the 4-way flat connector. So that's very convenient. So if your trailer uses this type of connector, you have both then we're great for that.
But what the 7-way is gonna do is provide us not only with our turn signals, our tail lights and our brake lights but we're also gonna have a 12 volt auxiliary power. So we're gonna have 12 volts back here, that way, if you're towing a trailer that uses this type connector and let's say, there's batteries on it, maybe a small pop-up, something like that. The 12 volt, he had it wired properly, could potentially charge those batteries and maintain them whenever you're pulling it down the road. So that's really convenient. Whenever you need it, you got it.
But what it seems like a lot of people are wanting to use this setup for is to be able to use an alternative type brake controller like this one here. This is the Curt Echo. This is a really popular one. You've had good lock with it but there's a few different other types as well that are similar to this. But with these, all you need is a 7-way like we have here and that 12 volt power supply.
And the way these work is they just plug right in. You then plug your trailer connector into it. You can download an app on your phone and then you're gonna have a brake controller. You can easily remove it when you're not using it. And these are becoming really popular because you're not gonna have to set up a brake controller permanently in your dash and things like that. And so this kit is a perfect setup for that, gives you the basics that you need to run something like this. Something that I do wanna mention, if you are just wanting to run a traditional style brake controller, one that just gets mounted up on the dash, you will need a little bit different setup. It's very similar to this, but some as the ETBC7 comes with a few extra things that allow you to get that hooked up. So if that's your case, definitely something worth looking into. And regardless on what kit you choose, this one or other one, you are going to need an existing 4-way flat connector to hook into. So whether you have one from the factory, if that's the case, perfect. If your Subaru does not have one equipped, you will need to pick one up. You can grab a few different wiring kits. We have available here at etrailer that will work. And the good news is those 4-way flat connector kits are super easy to install. They literally just plug right in. So not really a big deal there, but something that I definitely thought was worth mentioning. That way you could use this properly, But other than that, a well-built kit, that's gonna get the job done and come with pretty much everything you need. I do wanna mention during installation, I did fall short as far as the length of wire goes, the main power wire, I needed about five or six extra feet. So something to keep in mind, you can grab that here at etrailer. And kind of speaking on the install, really not too bad actually, essentially you just mount this up. One end plugs into your existing 4-way and then you're just gonna route a power wire from the back here up to the front, hook it up to the battery. And that's really all there is to it. So shouldn't take you a whole lot of time or give you too many issues. Speaking of which let's go ahead and hook it up together now. To begin our installation, we're gonna be here at the back of our Subaru. And what I went ahead and did was mounted up this bracket that comes with the kit. And I also had to use a no-drill short bracket as well but keep in mind, every setup is gonna be a little bit different, especially how you decide you wanna mount it and everything else. But if he ended up needing more brackets, you can grab them here at etrailer. Wit
Excellent job. Thank you.
You're very welcome, we're happy to hear you liked it! Let us know if you have any questions.
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Very informative! Thank you.
You're welcome!
Best of the Best, Thank you for your videos. We appreciate it a lot!
We are happy to help! Check out the following link for more information on this kit.
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It would be a better install to feed those wires along the factory harness inside the car. It would also be good to pull the other 2 wires to fully use the 7 wire harness. Last and most importantly the power wire to the trailer plug needs an isolation relay to only allow it to power the trailer with the engine running. This simply needs an ignition switched source to control it.
I dont need the brake controller, just the 12v battery power to trailer battery. Just need to run the wire like you did on the video? And need to install the circuit breaker also?
That's correct.
Very helpful 👍! Thanks
We are happy to help! Check out the following link for more information on this 7 way trailer connector.
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Are there any advantages to running the wiring through the cabin alongside other wire looms, vrs running it outside? It seems like it should be run inside the cabin...
It's a lot easier and quicker to simply run that 12V feed under the vehicle on the passenger side up to the battery. You can run it through the passenger cabin, but you'll need to remove the threshold plates under the passenger side doors and some of the trim on the B pillar and the kick panel. You might also need to drill a hole through the firewall if one isn't available. If you're worried about the wire being damaged under the vehicle, you can always use a length of wire loom like # 7509-1, which is sold by the foot.
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@@etrailer Excellent. Thank you!
You're very welcome, happy to help!
this was no help where the hell am i attaching the red wire for the brake controller, you didnt even show any brake contoller
The # ETBC7L install kit is intended for a wireless controller like the Curt Echo # C51180 which doesn't need the red wire you're speaking of. Which controller are you wanting to use?
With the curt wireless controller - does that mean you do not need to connect the brake control wire from the car to the 7 pin connector? I will be towing a trailer with electric brakes.
You're correct. If you're using the Curt # C51180 Echo, you won't need a brake output circuit. The # ETBC7L doesn't provide an output circuit, so it'll work very well for you. Let us know if you have any other questions, we'd be happy to help!
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So, if I have the curt echo then I don’t need to do all these steps?
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@@JarSac1 For the Echo, the brake pin on the 7-way doesn't need to be active, just the 12V feed.
I have a 2022 outback and I want to tow a small camper. I do not need brake controller but need the 7 pin for charging the battery in the camper. Which kit do I need? My outback already has factory tow hitch and 4 pin plug from factory.
We'd recommend the # ETBC7L. It'll provide all the functions of a 7-way, except the output circuit for trailer brakes, which you won't need.
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Outback 2021, For 12V power source, can I tap into the factory T- connector red wire with a fuse?. I used the voltmeter to check the power from this red wire it has 12v while the car is off.
I'm assuming you're wanting to install a 7-way trailer connector, right?
You'll want to run a separate line to the positive battery that's protected by a 40 amp circuit breaker. If you use the # ETBC7 kit, it includes all the wire, circuit breakers and hardware as well as the adapter that converts a 4-pole trailer connector to a 7-way. If you already have a 7-way or the 4-pole to 7-way adapter, use # 5506.
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I'm curious, is it possible to get the 12v source from the lighter outlet in the back of the wagon?
Thanks for your videos, so helpful.
The 12V outlet in the rear of the vehicle is not fused to support the power demand of a braking system and trailer lights. This is why running the power wire being run to the battery is the best option.
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I have a 2020 Outback and would love to buy this exact set up. What is the hitch, wire harness, 7way split harness and bracket part numbers? Thanks y’all!!
Check out the following links to see the hitch, wiring and 7 pole harness kits on our website.
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/etrailer/e65ZR.html
www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Tekonsha/118467.html
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Is this the same kit that the 2022 subaru outback uses?
This kit will also fit the 2022 Subaru Outback! You will need to install a 4 pole kit first that this can connect to.
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For running the wire from the breaker to the battery, did you use the same 12 gauge wire?
Yes the 12 gauge wire was used to run from the breaker to the battery.
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Why do you not use the yellow or the blue wire here? Would this setup still provide power for trailers that charge on board batteries while the vehicle is running?
The yellow wire is for the reverse light signal and the blue wire is for the brake signal. This vehicle was not towing a trailer that needed either. It just needs to pull a trailer with an onboard battery.
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@@etrailer awesome, thank you - is it typical that if a trailer has its own brakes it would have its own onboard break lights anyway?