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dln4840
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Jul 20, 2013

Dinghy towing a 2014 Subaru Forester

We are looking to buy a 2014 Subaru Forester Manual tranny for the purpose of being able to tow. Everyone plus the dealers say "No" to towing on all 4, but need all 4 up. the manual says "not recommened". Anyone here know if you can or can't tow this vehicle? The RV dealer says "yes, you can tow a subaru".

Please advise.

Thank you

24 Replies

  • I tow my 2010 Subaru, but I have heard that Subaru is/has making changes that make the Subaru no longer towable. I would pay attention to what Subaru has to say.
  • I'm with Bumpy on that one. I don't care what ANY of the dealers, RV, car, you name it have to say about it. The last couple decades there's been a HUGE shift in the culture of sales people everywhere in that their knowledge of their product has declines as their willingness to say anything to make the sale has grown. If it says "not recommended" in the book written by the manufacturer, I ain't goin' there.
  • The Manual Transmission Subaru will tow just fine. We will likely replace Our aging Tracker with one soon!
  • IMHO it is foolish to buy a toad to tow 4 down unless the owner's manual says that it is OK to do so. what part of "not recommended" is difficult to understand? does the RV dealer know more about the vehicle than the dealer and manufacturer of the subaru.
    bumpy

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