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Newer Forester, can or cannot pull a small 5x8 Trailer?

8K views 8 replies 9 participants last post by  Gknee 
The new tow rating has to do more with the new federal tow standards...(I'll try to find the info on this in my free time or you can do your own research) Basically as of (don't quote me 2014) vehicle manufactures were required to meet new federal standards. The forester can easily handle more than the 1500lbs but you are subject to liability if you are ever in an accident. A 5x8 trailer is a pretty small trailer. I'm not sure what you're looking to tow on it but the trailer itself probably has a 1500lb axel that you wouldn't want to over load. I personally tow on occasion a 5.5x10 solid side aluminum trailer with mulch, a lawnmower, helping move someone etc....never had an issue. I monitor the cvt temps with a bluetooth code reader and it has always been well within temp ranges.
 
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