Can I Tow a 2800 lb Boat With My 2017 Subaru Forester
Question:
2800 pound boat and 2017 Forrester. Is this safe?
asked by: Andrea
Expert Reply:
To answer your question- No. You'll want to check your owner's manual for confirmation, but from what I'm able to determine from my research, the 2017 Subaru Forester has a towing capacity of 1500-lbs.
When it comes to towing, you're always limited to your lowest rated component. Adding a trailer hitch like the Draw-Tite Max Frame # 75876 would not increase the capacity of the vehicle, even though it is rated to tow at a higher capacity.
If you wanted to tow a boat, you would need to find one that has a combined weight with the trailer of less than 1500-lbs to safely tow and not damage your vehicle.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
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