Can a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek Be Flat-Towed

Updated 06/17/2019 | Published 06/14/2019

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Question:

can you flat tow a 2017 crosstrek without a costly option?

asked by: Gene H

Expert Reply:

If your 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has an automatic transmission then no, it cannot be flat-towed with four wheels down. It must instead be towed on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground. However, if your 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has a manual transmission then yes, it can be flat-towed with four wheels down. That said, flat-towing setups are not exactly cost effective which is something to bear in mind but I have attached for you below a list of cost effective flat-towing parts you can use on a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek.

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 52922-1A
Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520
Curt Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables part # C80151
Brake Buddy Stealth Supplemental Braking System part # HM39530 (Required For Some States)
Optronics Magnetic Tow Lights part # TL21RK

expert reply by: Conner L