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growandmake
Explorer
Mar 17, 2017

Just Rented Forester 2016 3171ds for two week - Any advice?

I have just rented a Forester 2016 3171ds for a two week trip from Portland Oregon to the four corners area and then west and back to Oregon. I've never driven anything like this, but am excited to he...
Class C
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Desert_Captain
Explorer III
Mar 17, 2017
Spend some serious time reading the owners manual and use the tow haul mode all of the time. That is a large heavy Class C and the rental outfits never explain/advise on the use of TH. With TH engaged long down hills will be a piece cake with little or no use of the brakes required and you won't burn a drop of fuel. You will also get better shift points especially when climbing.

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