Subaru Crosstrek Trailer Wiring Harness Install

[@metaspencer]

I like the way you did this. much cleaner than dangling that wire behind you all the time. nice!

[@K9Tamer]

This was awesome - just copied your instructs exactly to do the same to my 2017 Crosstrek. 1 1/2hrs…looks amazing! THANK YOU

[@mikamo]

I’ve had my eye on this project for like 2 years now. Still haven’t bought the actual hitch ($300 is a lot to throw down at once, let alone the $100 shipping on top of that), but I bit the bullet on everything else. Just installed the wiring and the same 58404 plug. Your video was a huge help. Never even looked at the included instructions, actually. Just watched this video a few times. So thank you. And I made my own hitchcloak. They’re selling it for $90, and all the parts to make it, including the WRX butt plug, costs about $30, plus like half an hour to assemble. More fun that way, too. Now I just need to scrounge up 300 bones and I’m set. 👍

[@AZAdventureInc]

Good job 👍🏼 Go to Costco and buy a 25 lb bag of rice and a 25 lb bag of pinto beans, and eat rice and beans for the next 3 months and you’ll have enough for the hitch thereafter. You’re welcome. 😉

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

I KNOW A LOT OF THOUGHT & PATIENCE WENT INTO THIS ! YOU MADE IT LOOK SO EASY. THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME TAG ALONG! BE SAFE! HAVE FUN! SMILE! ENJOYED!

[@NavarreBartz]

Thanks for this video. The shot of the plug let me know what to look for when I tore into my 2015 Impreza Hatch. Turns out it doesn't have the handy dandy trailer plug, so I'll need a different harness, but I wouldn't have known what I was looking for without this.

[@Shannonbott1975]

Looks like a clean install, ordered all the parts and I'll be tackling this today, same install, hopefully it goes as smoothly as this!!

[@cedarwings82]

shannon Bott How did it go?

[@The_Paddle_Smith]

Thanks for the install instructions. I was able to do this in about an hour and a half.

[@lesliehopkins3353]

That looks great! I wouldn't have the guts to drill through my bumper. 😬🙈😳

[@aardvarkentertainment2840]

The trailer 4 pin plug does actually fit through that hole without trimming the edges off. I just installed this today on my 2016 Crosstrek. One just has to put the exposed silver pin through the hole first then wiggle and push and pray and swear and it goes through the hole without any trimming.

[@AZAdventureInc]

Those pins are great, installed one on my Hyundai too

[@aardvarkentertainment2840]

@@AZAdventureInc I meant the part about fishing the wire from the harness through the hole under the hatch.

[@AZAdventureInc]

@@aardvarkentertainment2840 Doh!

[@abiding99]

Nice job. Really clean look.

[@code3kc]

That's a super clean install, nice!

[@Josh8587]

Did you go with a 1 1/8 hole saw instead of a 1 1/4 so it would be a snug fit (as the adapter says it's a 1 1/4 size)? Thanks for the guide!

[@AdvTan0]

Just did mine and I trimmed drivers side rubber plug under spare tire and a lill gorila tape to keep wire in place

[@MrNkubitz]

That looks awesome! very clean install!

[@renzosescapade2476]

Any update of your harness and hitch? How is it after 2 years? Thank you.

[@AZAdventureInc]

It’s only the the awesomest combo ever!

[@scott01clay74]

Hi love the idea you show going threw the the trunk can you Show were it comes out underneath the the car

[@AZAdventureInc]

Sorry, the video is already done, can't go back and edit it to add stuff on KZbin. It's pretty evident though, the wiring comes out between the spare tire recess (metal where you see it fed through hole from the inside) and the plastic rear bumper fascia, right where you see it hanging down at 6:12 in the video.

[@zachmedeiros4163]

Do all crosstreks already come equipped with that trailer wire connector behind the paneling in the trunk?

[@JonathanDominguez_loaba]

Great video and very informative. I plan on installing my own invisi-hitch and wiring harness using your instructions. Question - in the video, looks like you've installed A/T tires, have you also done a lift kit or springs as well?

[@AZAdventureInc]

Watch my Senator Hwy AZ oOff-road Adventure video on my channel and you'll get your answer 😀

[@robertbotta6536]

Worked perfectly. Thanks.

[@rodtheer]

Questions: First, the blue tool you used to pop out pins? Second, the drill bit/tool you used size, etc? Thanks!

[@AZAdventureInc]

Tool is like this set: Tresalto Auto Trim Removal Tool Kit, Set of 5 Pcs www.amazon.com/dp/B01L8GHB7O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7xGhBbHZW1KYV Hole was 1” I think

[@diremoss3813]

Another awesome video just awesome. Thank you 😊

[@gbsk12]

Nice informative video. What is the glue you put around the plug? Where do you buy it? Thanks

[@AZAdventureInc]

I mention it at 7:13 in the video, black RTV. This is what I use -> amzn.to/2dgFJXJ

[@matthewmiller6068]

With that fully hidden hitch design, where do you hook the trailer safety chains to?

[@AZAdventureInc]

The Ecohitch chain loops are just behind and near the bottom of the bumper fascia, just reach behind and clip the chains on

[@metaspencer]

hey, I know you do a lot of great mods to your Crosstrek. I'm looking to replace the knob on my stickshift with something better. any suggestions for places to shop for parts online?

[@AZAdventureInc]

Assuming you are talking about the manual shift knob. The thread size is M12x1.25. Any of the knobs for a WRX etc should work on your Crosstrek, just don't get one with a 6 speed pattern on it. Some like the Cobb knobs www.cobbtuning.com/products/shift-knobs/subaru-5-speed-cobb-knob/

[@metaspencer]

Oh man, that is super helpful! I was wondering about the threading but wasn't sure how to learn what it was. I'm really looking forward to doing some of the mods you discuss on your channel. :) Car only has 20 miles on it now, so first an oil change

[@AZAdventureInc]

I did first oil change at 3K myself. Then the dealer for the next free ones and tire rotations. 18k is air cleaner added.

[@charline1973]

Do you have a link for the Subaru cover? I am trying serching....but not finding one for a Crosstrek (I just bought a 2017 today)

[@AZAdventureInc]

Look in the description for my Crosstrek Ecohitch install there's a link to it there

[@smokedchedda1421]

Can the crosstrek pull a small pop up trailer over the passes? Or would that put too much stress on the engine?

[@AZAdventureInc]

The Crosstrek has a 1500lb trailer towing capacity so if the trailer is under that it should be fine. Hills are taken into account when the factory sets towing capacity.

[@JasonBrozic]

What size hole saw…?

[@PSDGuru]

Do you know if the tail as turn module and F1 style rear fog/brake light (goes in that black honeycomb recess in the center rear bumper) will work when connected to the rear wiring harness like on WRX/STI models?

[@AZAdventureInc]

No sorry don't know

[@wardind506]

Yes it will

[@3wheel_motion]

What year is your crosstrek?

[@AZAdventureInc]

2016

[@patrickw4046]

Will this work on a 2015 crosstrex hybrid?

[@AZAdventureInc]

I think the wiring for lights is the same, the bumper connector will definitely work

[@Realtreeg]

Where did you get your rally emblem?

[@AZAdventureInc]

eBay

[@todd2000gcinet]

I'm disappointed with the fact that there is only one light for the trunk on the left side I suggest you do a video on how to install a trunk light on the right side to make it much easier to see all the stuff in the trunk.

[@AZAdventureInc]

More trunk light is coming, maybe next month.

[@NavarreBartz]

StarDude Outdoors has a good one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZLan2amnrqJjNE

[@Hexsyn]

Funny thing is that I probably would have defaulted to dremeling the hole rather than snipping off plastic on the plug lol

[@Vladtaked]

cool

[@illduitmyself]

i removed all that trunk stuff and bedlined it.....now its a real subaru

[@robl8157]

Never cut unless you HAVE to

[@AZAdventureInc]

Silly, don’t have to do anything, I can lay in my bed and not eat or drink until I die.

[@rubenscott3972]

I think I should take you my car

[@rubenscott3972]

Wow 2 years fly

[@illduitmyself]

and? @@rubenscott3972