Subaru toad, best bars and...
Hello all, Here we go! Two weeks till retirement, Winnebago 26HE coming next weekend.... '08 Subaru Forester will be toad. Questions?....many! Who makes the best tow bar set up, do I need a brake act...
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I tow an 07 Outback. I use the blue ox system. The tow plate was an easy mount, but the front fascia does have to come off. It is virtually hidden when I take out the tow hooks.
I use the M&G braking system. Nothing to take in and out of the car. Easy install if you are handy. Easy to hook up with one air disconnect fitting, and no power required.
I did two other things for ease and safety. One, I removed the steering wheel lock so I did not have to leave the keys in while towing. This is not a job for the faint of heart.
Two, I wired the car and tow harness so the yellow blinkers blink when using the turn signals. It's easy to do, but it takes an extra wire. At first I used the standard trailer wiring configuration that blinks the running/stop lights when using the signal. I noticed not people would let me over on the interstates when I signaled. I noticed that the blinkers were not very noticeable in bright light. When I rewired the harness to blink the yellows on the car, the response from other motorists has been much better. It is really worth doing since you will be wiring the car from scratch.
I have towed the Subie over 30k miles with no issues.
Enjoy your retirement. We have a fantastic country to see.
I use the M&G braking system. Nothing to take in and out of the car. Easy install if you are handy. Easy to hook up with one air disconnect fitting, and no power required.
I did two other things for ease and safety. One, I removed the steering wheel lock so I did not have to leave the keys in while towing. This is not a job for the faint of heart.
Two, I wired the car and tow harness so the yellow blinkers blink when using the turn signals. It's easy to do, but it takes an extra wire. At first I used the standard trailer wiring configuration that blinks the running/stop lights when using the signal. I noticed not people would let me over on the interstates when I signaled. I noticed that the blinkers were not very noticeable in bright light. When I rewired the harness to blink the yellows on the car, the response from other motorists has been much better. It is really worth doing since you will be wiring the car from scratch.
I have towed the Subie over 30k miles with no issues.
Enjoy your retirement. We have a fantastic country to see.
