Subaru Outback Brake Controller Wiring ?

[Carol H]

Originally Posted by John Linck

Thanks for the tip Carol. I had a pro shop do the install and assumed sealing was standard practice. You know what they say about assume, so I think I will check it myself and make sure its water tight.

Cheers, john

I learned that the hard way on a number of years ago when vehicle the break controller was installed in (by pros) was not sealed or if it was the product they used failed - only discovered it when someone got into the passenger side of the vehicle and took their ski boots off & found carpet on the floor was wet!!

The opening that was there was tiny enough to let a drip in at a time - the water was getting into the engine area from a location one might expect it to cause no harm but from there it was then running down the after market line that was pushed through the fire wall.

When I lifted the carpet out to dry it I realized due to the amount of rust on the floor of the vehicle it had been leaking for some time!

[Carol H]

Originally Posted by Not Lost

Thanks, found and printed the instructions and am proceeding.
How well did your Outback do with the Scamp?

You will be pleasantly surprised as to how well your Outback will tow your 13' Scamp! Wish my current tug was as solid/good at pulling in really adverse weather conditions.

I would NOT recommend the Outback due to various issues, for pulling a heavier 16' though. Way better that only one of us takes the hit and goes through the rather costly experience. Let just say it was a classic if I had know then what I know now experience.

[Not Lost]

Thanks, I don't think we are going to get a bathroom anytime soon.