Trailer Hitch and Towing Capacity for 2018 Subaru Forester Touring Ed 2.5i
Question:
Hi! Your website is very helpful! I want to camp with my forester and tow a pop-up or small trailer. What is the towing capacity with the correct towing package installed? Thank you!
asked by: Diana S
Helpful Expert Reply:
I looked up the towing capacity of your 2018 Subaru Forester Touring and it appears to have a capacity of 1,500 lb total trailer weight. For a hitch I really like the Draw Tite part # 76182 which is a confirmed fit, has more than enough capacity, and has a concealed crosstube.
For trailer wiring you'd then want the part # 118467 which is a confirmed custom fit as well.
If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
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- Two Balls
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- 2 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
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- 7500 lbs GTW
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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