The Subaru came first, a 2014 Outback, 2.5i. Then came the need to get out of town for 4 months, beginning this December (2016), while my house is finished. In a hot market, my existing house sold to the 2nd lookers. Oops!The Subaru is staying, and it has a tow rating of 2700. Not many options for travel trailers for 4 border collies and me for 4 months crossing the country from Vermont and then back. I have been looking at a Lance 1475, with with a configured dry weight 2495 lbs and a configured weight of 2600 lbs. VERY close to the limit. Dealer says he likes to have 250 lbs/pp to limit. So, am not within his desired margin of safety. I would have to run with most of the extras in the car and empty or near empty liquid tanks.Two questions:1. Is this reasonable to use my Outback with this trailer?2. Any experiences with the Lance 1485? I have read only positive feedback.okay... a third question. 3. Any other trailer options people might recommend under my 2700 lb tow limit?

The proposal is very unrealistic for weights. You want to tow something that you will live in for 4 months with Outback? Your configured weight will be 100 pounds shy of your tow rating. Do you plan to carry any food, water, clothes, tools, entertainment devices, bedding, pet supplies for these 4 months? People will add 500 pounds easily for a long weekend. I have a 2017 Outback 3.6L. I would not tow any high walled RV with it. A 1500 pound dry popup maybe, but there are compromises on how much it can hold, setup/takedown, and non-ideal weather comfort.If you want an RV for 4 months, rent one you drive than can tow your Outback.

Congratulations on the sale!I would find another residence to rent for the 4 months if possible and plan for any delays with the construction of the new house. I know this is not what you want to hear, but with your vehicle option dictating what would be a pop-up I'm not thinking you will be comfortable for an extended period of time.

2DHoop wrote:Congratulations on the sale!I would find another residence to rent for the 4 months if possible and plan for any delays with the construction of the new house. I know this is not what you want to hear, but with your vehicle option dictating what would be a pop-up I'm not thinking you will be comfortable for an extended period of time.X2 - especially this time of year (winter coming on)!Rob

Too much weight and probably not enough payload. A small popup as mentioned maybe but nothing with sides that will catch the wind. Also with 4 dogs you might be limited on campgrounds you can go to. Good luck.

The tongue weight will be way too much for your Outback, if the weight of the trailer already isn't. Many people on the A-frame FB group seek advice about what type of A-frame they can tow with an Outback. Even A-frames are often too heavy (especially the tongue weight) for this vehicle, except for the smaller ones. You also need to take into consideration the frontal area of the trailer.

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NewEnglandScene
Explorer
Nov 01, 2016
Thank you xteacher. All new for me. This would have never occured to me.
xteacher
Explorer
Nov 01, 2016
The tongue weight will be way too much for your Outback, if the weight of the trailer already isn't. Many people on the A-frame FB group seek advice about what type of A-frame they can tow with an Outback. Even A-frames are often too heavy (especially the tongue weight) for this vehicle, except for the smaller ones. You also need to take into consideration the frontal area of the trailer.
GaryWT
Explorer
Nov 01, 2016
Too much weight and probably not enough payload. A small popup as mentioned maybe but nothing with sides that will catch the wind. Also with 4 dogs you might be limited on campgrounds you can go to. Good luck.
Second_Chance
Explorer II
Nov 01, 2016
2DHoop wrote:
Congratulations on the sale!

I would find another residence to rent for the 4 months if possible and plan for any delays with the construction of the new house. I know this is not what you want to hear, but with your vehicle option dictating what would be a pop-up I'm not thinking you will be comfortable for an extended period of time.

X2 - especially this time of year (winter coming on)!

Rob
2DHoop
Explorer II
Nov 01, 2016
Congratulations on the sale!

I would find another residence to rent for the 4 months if possible and plan for any delays with the construction of the new house. I know this is not what you want to hear, but with your vehicle option dictating what would be a pop-up I'm not thinking you will be comfortable for an extended period of time.
APT
Explorer
Nov 01, 2016
The proposal is very unrealistic for weights. You want to tow something that you will live in for 4 months with Outback? Your configured weight will be 100 pounds shy of your tow rating. Do you plan to carry any food, water, clothes, tools, entertainment devices, bedding, pet supplies for these 4 months? People will add 500 pounds easily for a long weekend. I have a 2017 Outback 3.6L. I would not tow any high walled RV with it. A 1500 pound dry popup maybe, but there are compromises on how much it can hold, setup/takedown, and non-ideal weather comfort.

If you want an RV for 4 months, rent one you drive than can tow your Outback.

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