Towing with RS

mykrrrr · 10-18-2000, 11:55 AM

Does anyone tow a small trailer with their 2.5RS??? If I break down and get one I'll need to tow a small motorcycle trailer which should be no more than about 600/700 Ibs fully loaded.

Anyone done this???

-mykrrrr

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thehanna · 10-18-2000, 04:48 PM

The SOA web site lists the towing capacity of the 2001 at 1500lbs. I would assume this goes for the 2000 as well...

Impreza Rider · 10-18-2000, 04:53 PM

Why can the Forester and Legacy tow 2000 pounds if they have the same engine?

Jim

remarcable · 10-18-2000, 08:03 PM

Legacy is a heavier platform with a longer wheelbase, that would be my guess.

As to the forester? It's basically an impreza with a lift that someone tossed a box over. Not sure why it tows more, maybe the weight of the cardboard-box?

DuneHopper · 10-19-2000, 12:02 AM

My buddy tows a small trailer with his OBS. If an OBS can handle it (2.2 L engine) then a 2.5 RS certainly can. He didn't have too much trouble finding a tow hitch, either, but I don't remember where he got it.

redobs · 10-19-2000, 12:32 AM

Try U-Haul. They install hitches usually. I know they make one for the RS.

AndyHidley · 10-19-2000, 04:47 AM

My buddy tows a speedboat with his RS and he complains about it*L* He says when he is backed down a launch ramp loading his boat onto the trailer and he goes to pull out of the slippery muck, the damn RS NEVER EVEN SPINS ITS WHEELS. He said its not like the 4 wheel drive blazer that he use to get stuck with!!

True story.....

Matt · 10-19-2000, 04:58 AM

Cool. I'm in the process of buying an RS, and I too wanted to know about a hitch. Sounds great, 1500 pounds should be plenty for a utility trailer.

10-18-2000, 11:55 AM	#1
mykrrrr Scooby Guru Member#: 733 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Squadra Delle Pecore Nere Vehicle: '13 Focus ST '85 GTi rally/road race	Towing with RS Does anyone tow a small trailer with their 2.5RS??? If I break down and get one I'll need to tow a small motorcycle trailer which should be no more than about 600/700 Ibs fully loaded. Anyone done this??? -mykrrrr * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-18-2000, 04:48 PM	#2
thehanna Scooby Newbie Member#: 1490 Join Date: May 2000 Location: West Seattle Vehicle: '00 RS Blue	The SOA web site lists the towing capacity of the 2001 at 1500lbs. I would assume this goes for the 2000 as well...

10-18-2000, 04:53 PM	#3
Impreza Rider Scooby Specialist Member#: 756 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Ashburn, Va Vehicle: 2003 Legacy L wagon 2009 Kawasaki C14	Why can the Forester and Legacy tow 2000 pounds if they have the same engine? Jim

10-18-2000, 08:03 PM	#4
remarcable Scooby Specialist Member#: 2362 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: South Carolina, USA Vehicle: 1999 Legacy Outback Blue w/ Paint Chips & Mud	Legacy is a heavier platform with a longer wheelbase, that would be my guess. As to the forester? It's basically an impreza with a lift that someone tossed a box over. Not sure why it tows more, maybe the weight of the cardboard-box?

10-19-2000, 12:02 AM	#5
DuneHopper Scooby Newbie Member#: 1249 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Newark, DE USA Vehicle: 2000 OBS White	My buddy tows a small trailer with his OBS. If an OBS can handle it (2.2 L engine) then a 2.5 RS certainly can. He didn't have too much trouble finding a tow hitch, either, but I don't remember where he got it.

10-19-2000, 12:32 AM	#6
redobs NASIOC Supporter Member#: 1501 Join Date: May 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Nashua, NH Vehicle: 2009 WRX wagon Dark grey	Try U-Haul. They install hitches usually. I know they make one for the RS.

10-19-2000, 04:47 AM	#7
AndyHidley Scooby Newbie Member#: 1031 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: PA, USA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Blue	My buddy tows a speedboat with his RS and he complains about itL He says when he is backed down a launch ramp loading his boat onto the trailer and he goes to pull out of the slippery muck, the damn RS NEVER EVEN SPINS ITS WHEELS. He said its not like the 4 wheel drive blazer that he use to get stuck with!! True story.....

10-19-2000, 04:58 AM	#8
Matt Allergic to turbos Moderator Member#: 181 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: MAIC & Southeast Vehicle: Two Subarus and a truck	Cool. I'm in the process of buying an RS, and I too wanted to know about a hitch. Sounds great, 1500 pounds should be plenty for a utility trailer.