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Th ordered the ascent with the hitch package. Is the wiring included for the controller?
yes. It will be included in your glove box. there is a plug that will be used to install the controller under the dash.Th ordered the ascent with the hitch package. Is the wiring included for the controller?
Has anyone wired this up yet? Willing to share any images on how to get this correctly setup?
This is what I went with. Seemed to have great reviews and was mentioned by quite a few people.What brake controller should I purchase for the Subaru Ascent.? It is confusing. There are so many out there with different prices. How do I know which one to pick?
How did the install go? Did you do it yourself? Do you have some photos you could share? I am not sure how to begin.This is what I went with. Seemed to have great reviews and was mentioned by quite a few people.
Tekonsha 90195 P3 Electronic Brake Control https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P17NXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EbTrBbNAKAXAH
This is not the cheapest brake controller, but it is VERY VERY good. I had this installed in my outback for towing a small pop-up and now I need to install it in my Ascent. My Tekonsha wiring harness should be here on Monday!This is what I went with. Seemed to have great reviews and was mentioned by quite a few people.
Tekonsha 90195 P3 Electronic Brake Control https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P17NXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EbTrBbNAKAXAH
Jealous about the Vistabule. We have a [email protected] and love the teardroping world. Did you need anything other than the controller and tools? Where’d you stow the controller?You can’t go wrong with the Tekonsha 90195 P3 Electronic Brake Control. I installed mine a few weeks back and finally got the chance to use it. I drove to Minnesota and picked up my new teardrop trailer, a Vistabule on 9/20 and the Tekonsha 90195 P3 brake controller worked flawessly. It’s worth every penny of its cost.
It will be in the glove box. The OEM hitch kit is the same, whether installed at the port or at the dealer. The drop hitch goes in the trunk, in its box, under the floor, and the harness (also part of the kit) goes in the glove box, or, if they put it elsewhere, usually next to the drop hitch box under the rear cargo floor. If you can't find it, ask them where they put it.Thanks for the info,
I'm shopping a new Ascent premium 7 passenger option 12 in Colorado. The dealer has agreed to install an OEM hitch and applicable wiring looms on site before delivery. It was not a port installed trailer hitch; this will be done at the dealership before I pick it up.
I'm anticipating the wire loom for the electric brake access (mentioned as being in glove box for port installed hitches) will not be included.
Does anyone have the part number for the wire loom found in the glovebox? I will likely have to grab one to complete my OEM hitch system to that of a port installed unit.
Thanks
Exactly what I was hoping to hear Rob, thank you.It will be in the glove box. The OEM hitch kit is the same, whether installed at the port or at the dealer. The drop hitch goes in the trunk, in its box, under the floor, and the harness (also part of the kit) goes in the glove box, or, if they put it elsewhere, usually next to the drop hitch box under the rear cargo floor. If you can't find it, ask them where they put it.
Refer to page 2 of the instructions, box "O" to see the brake controller pigtail that comes in the kit. The additional wiring (the plug in the dash) is a part of the car from the factory.
Hitch Instructions: https://subaru.oemdtc.com/AccessoryInstallationGuide/L101SXC002.pdf
Hi! And congrats, and, glad I could help!Exactly what I was hoping to hear Rob, thank you.
I have been browsing the forum and see a lot of great info you have provided to the community. Thank you for sharing and chiming in.
I am coming from a 17 Outback limited 2.5 and am looking into the Ascent for obvious reasons, but the tow capacity to haul a pop up camper, MPG, 260 HP, and the fit and finish are a lot to like with this unit. Can't wait to get it.
The price is an excellent value in my opinion for the Ascent. I have a sale price negotiated to $32,500+tax+dealer fee ($599) for a premium 7 seater option 12 on the table. (That includes the hitch and all weather mats).