2009 Subaru Outback PZEV - Hauling Options
Hello RV'rs! I'm new to all this and am considering a folding trailer (tenting has proven to be a challenge with our 3 and 4 year olds). I would need to pull whatever I end up buying with my 200...
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To the OP,
I am sorry to disappoint you, but when it come to Pop-up, you can only safely tow a 2160lb Pop-up at the MAX (when loaded!).
Your max towing capacity is 2700lb BUT your Max Tongue Weight is only 270lb!
This detailed towing guide can explain how this MAX 2160lb number was calculated
Long story short: after doing the math (for you), you need to find a Pop-up that is in the 1000lb - 1500lb range when it is Unloaded (no gear, water and so on), so after you load it (~500lb of gear is a safe average) the Pop-up will be around the 2000lb mark.
Good Pop-up examples are (to name a few):
10FD Jay Sport ~1540lb Unloaded (Jayco 10f box)
12 Jay Sport ~1540lb Unloaded (Jayco 12f box)
Good luck.
I am sorry to disappoint you, but when it come to Pop-up, you can only safely tow a 2160lb Pop-up at the MAX (when loaded!).
Your max towing capacity is 2700lb BUT your Max Tongue Weight is only 270lb!
This detailed towing guide can explain how this MAX 2160lb number was calculated
Long story short: after doing the math (for you), you need to find a Pop-up that is in the 1000lb - 1500lb range when it is Unloaded (no gear, water and so on), so after you load it (~500lb of gear is a safe average) the Pop-up will be around the 2000lb mark.
Good Pop-up examples are (to name a few):
10FD Jay Sport ~1540lb Unloaded (Jayco 10f box)
12 Jay Sport ~1540lb Unloaded (Jayco 12f box)
Good luck.
