Hello all!
Long time lurker, first post. I have a 2020 Ascent Limited (CDN model) and wanted to send out thanks to everyone who posted their experiences (and pictures) of installing the OEM Hitch. After seeing all of the people on this forum doing it and having little trouble I picked up the 003 revision from one of the dealers here in Calgary and did the install in about 2.5 hours, with only a little blood, and a pinched finger. Caught my middle finger between the hitch and the one bolt that is left behind when you remove the bumper. Hurt like hell, and don't recommend doing that. Lucky I was wearing mechanics gloves at the time.
I used the thread below, and the two youtube videos as guides, and unlike the one video I did not break any of the trim clips. My OEM hitch kit did not include any printed instructions, so thank you to the person who posted them in the thread below.
www.ascentforums.com
Sorry for the long opening, but how do you pick the right drop and ball for your trailer? I'm lost.
We are getting a 2018 KZ Escape E201RB Ultra lightweight Travel Trailer for a song (current owner purchased it for his wife 2 years ago new, but she passed away so he wants it gone) and it has only been used twice and includes the extended warranty, but I have to move it shortly from here it is stored. I decided against the OEM bar as here in Canada Subaru charges around $100 +/- 30, so I'm going to get an aftermarket one.
Where do I start?
Thanks in advance.
Chess
Long time lurker, first post. I have a 2020 Ascent Limited (CDN model) and wanted to send out thanks to everyone who posted their experiences (and pictures) of installing the OEM Hitch. After seeing all of the people on this forum doing it and having little trouble I picked up the 003 revision from one of the dealers here in Calgary and did the install in about 2.5 hours, with only a little blood, and a pinched finger. Caught my middle finger between the hitch and the one bolt that is left behind when you remove the bumper. Hurt like hell, and don't recommend doing that. Lucky I was wearing mechanics gloves at the time.
I used the thread below, and the two youtube videos as guides, and unlike the one video I did not break any of the trim clips. My OEM hitch kit did not include any printed instructions, so thank you to the person who posted them in the thread below.

DIY Factory Hitch Accessory Installation
Hey all.... I just received my accessory hitch from the Subaru dealer. It has many parts and pieces. FYI, I paid about $409 out the door including taxes. I will be attempting to tackle the installation myself this weekend. I found these official Subaru install guide online here...
Sorry for the long opening, but how do you pick the right drop and ball for your trailer? I'm lost.
We are getting a 2018 KZ Escape E201RB Ultra lightweight Travel Trailer for a song (current owner purchased it for his wife 2 years ago new, but she passed away so he wants it gone) and it has only been used twice and includes the extended warranty, but I have to move it shortly from here it is stored. I decided against the OEM bar as here in Canada Subaru charges around $100 +/- 30, so I'm going to get an aftermarket one.
Where do I start?
Thanks in advance.
Chess