Towing With a Forester

Asked by Guru17B4C Sep 30, 2019 at 09:26 AM about the 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

Question type: General

Can I tow Trillium fiberglass trailer dry weight rated at 1300 pounds with a 2018 Forster with a towing capacity of 1500 pounds or am I too close to the limit?

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

Once you load up your stuff you will probably be over weight. Towing weights include the cargo inside your car too!

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GuruSW818 answered 5 years ago

The 2nd gen CVT is probably up to it. Don't push uphill too hard and you'll be fine. Just note that the aspect ratio of the Forester is NOT as good as the Leg/OB, so towing will reduce the F's compromised handling further. Keep tires equally hard (35-36psi) front and rear.

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

Don't believe Subaru when they say the CVT fluid is lifetime. Change it at least every 50,000 miles.

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