2021 Outback & Mini Max
Hi to all, new member and (hopefully) soon to be new camper owner. I don't actually own a camper yet, doing research and coming up with some conflicting advice for what I can/can't tow. Needing so...
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Some good points albeit a little conservative in the precautions imo, with one exception.
The CVT. Idk about your particular model, but generally cvt transmissions don’t do good under continuous high loads. That would be my only reservation.
Otherwise, it’s rated for it and 260 hp and a fairly aerodynamic 3klb trailer sounds like a decent match. Not great but decent.
Does it have a hitch and lights already? I’d suggest finding a similar size trailer and give it a rip. Go pull a good grade with it. Friends family neighbors? Someone around you has to have a single axle cargo trailer or even utility trailer with a sxs or something.
That will give you a good feel for how well it would handle the trailer. Not long term wear n tear but a good initial impression.
The CVT. Idk about your particular model, but generally cvt transmissions don’t do good under continuous high loads. That would be my only reservation.
Otherwise, it’s rated for it and 260 hp and a fairly aerodynamic 3klb trailer sounds like a decent match. Not great but decent.
Does it have a hitch and lights already? I’d suggest finding a similar size trailer and give it a rip. Go pull a good grade with it. Friends family neighbors? Someone around you has to have a single axle cargo trailer or even utility trailer with a sxs or something.
That will give you a good feel for how well it would handle the trailer. Not long term wear n tear but a good initial impression.
