Hello All,
Hope this post is in the right place!
I am hoping someone can help me with my question.
The newer Subaru Foresters supposedly have a towing capacity of 1500lbs (older models like my 02 were rated at 3000).
On one of these Subaru forums I thought I read somewhere that I should ignore the newer rating as that was just the dealer being safe???
-that the vehicle did not change as far as towing capacity, but the manufacturer wanted to be overly cautious
-that I could still put a hitch on a newer Forester and tow my 5x8 trailer fine...just ignore the manufacturers new recommendation
I am totally confused as to what I am doing.
It's time for me to buy or start looking for a newer model. I love my subie and it has been very good to me...despite having a hard time finding a good mechanic to work on it for me.
I am looking for another 4 cylinder that is good on gas, and I would even like another forester. The towing capacity has me questioning things though.
I still want to be able to pull my 5x8 trailer comfortably and safely.
I don't know that I feel comfortable just ignoring the new capacity rules....aren't they put in place for a reason?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for reading.
Hope this post is in the right place!
I am hoping someone can help me with my question.
The newer Subaru Foresters supposedly have a towing capacity of 1500lbs (older models like my 02 were rated at 3000).
On one of these Subaru forums I thought I read somewhere that I should ignore the newer rating as that was just the dealer being safe???
-that the vehicle did not change as far as towing capacity, but the manufacturer wanted to be overly cautious
-that I could still put a hitch on a newer Forester and tow my 5x8 trailer fine...just ignore the manufacturers new recommendation
I am totally confused as to what I am doing.
It's time for me to buy or start looking for a newer model. I love my subie and it has been very good to me...despite having a hard time finding a good mechanic to work on it for me.
I am looking for another 4 cylinder that is good on gas, and I would even like another forester. The towing capacity has me questioning things though.
I still want to be able to pull my 5x8 trailer comfortably and safely.
I don't know that I feel comfortable just ignoring the new capacity rules....aren't they put in place for a reason?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for reading.