Towing a camper with a Forester

[Mel]

Hi to everyone

I am going to retire soon and am thinking of getting a small camper and tow
it with my 2003 (automatic) Forester.

I towed a camper with my 1991 (automatic, cylinder) Camry for many years,
and that car now has over 230K miles.

1. What would be the maximum safe weight for a trailer with electric brakes?

2. Should I install a transmission cooler? Where can I get one that fits a
Subaru?

3. Any comments on how well this car tows trailers?

4. Any idea where I can get a good price on a tow hitch?

6. I am looking at Casita and Aliner camping trailers. Has anyone pulled
one of these?


Thanks a lot in advance.

Mel

 

[mred]

Hi to everyone

I am going to retire soon and am thinking of getting a small camper and tow
it with my 2003 (automatic) Forester.

I have a MT 2005 now, had a 2003 AT.

1. What would be the maximum safe weight for a trailer with electric brakes?

AT- 1000 lbs w/out brakes, 2000 with.

2. Should I install a transmission cooler? Where can I get one that fits a

Check, you may already have one.

3. Any comments on how well this car tows trailers?

I towed a Jayco popup about 50 miles. Tongue weight 200 lbs. The
vehicle was empty. I normally use a Honda Odyssey, I wouldn't want to
go any distance using the Forester.

4. Any idea where I can get a good price on a tow hitch?

I use OEM Subaru, plug and play. Good wiring harness.

6. I am looking at Casita and Aliner camping trailers. Has anyone pulled
one of these?

I looked at these, defiantly lighter than my Jayco. Would probable
work better.

 

[Ralph E Lindberg]

Hi to everyone

I am going to retire soon and am thinking of getting a small camper and tow
it with my 2003 (automatic) Forester.

RTFM (Read The Fine Manual), as in your owners manual, you can get
clost here http://www.trailerlife.com/output.cfm?id=42175

I towed a camper with my 1991 (automatic, cylinder) Camry for many years,
and that car now has over 230K miles.

1. What would be the maximum safe weight for a trailer with electric brakes?

2. Should I install a transmission cooler? Where can I get one that fits a
Subaru?

3. Any comments on how well this car tows trailers?

4. Any idea where I can get a good price on a tow hitch?

6. I am looking at Casita and Aliner camping trailers. Has anyone pulled
one of these?

Look at lighter trailers, too, like pop-ups.

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