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Normph's avatar
Normph
Explorer
Jun 28, 2016

2016 Subaru Forester

I'm considering buying a 2016 Subaru Forester to tow behind my motor home. The owners manual doesn't prohibit towing a manual transmission version, however I read in an FMCA magazine that the factory is now not recommending the car for dingy use. Does anyone have any comment or direct experience with the Forester?
Thanx
  • dicknellen's avatar
    dicknellen
    Explorer II
    Jun 30, 2016
    I think the main issue is that non of the 2016 Subaru's are listed as towable by Subaru. Tow at your own risk. Dick
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2016
    Normph wrote:
    The Forester is a manual trans unit. The problem may have to do with the electric power steering. I believe they switched from hydraulic in 2014.


    my 2005 VUE has electric power steering and it is towable 4 down.
    bumpy
  • Normph's avatar
    Normph
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2016
    The Forester is a manual trans unit. The problem may have to do with the electric power steering. I believe they switched from hydraulic in 2014.
  • LetsRV's avatar
    LetsRV
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2016
    Most likely this is NOT towable four-down (unless it is manual trans). Subaru (and Honda) went to a CVT auto transmission in 2014 or 2015 and these are not towable.

    My 2014 Honda CRV is the last Honda auot trans that is towable. Had a Subaru Forester prior and went with Honda when I couldn't get an automatic Forester to work four-down.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Jun 28, 2016
    exactly what does the owner's manual say under either "towing behind a motorhome" or recreational towing? if the mfr. does "not recommend" towing it, are you still going to consider doing it?
    bumpy

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