Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2014 0:30:55 GMT 10
I have a subaru forester 2001, Anyone towed with this car? towing capacity of car is 1300kg -thats with brakes (but is that any brakes? or is that electric brakes?) i was told by a guy at the subaru dealer that without brakes its probably 550kg i can tow. Any one know? i realise i will have to get a small van but will i need to get electric brakes fitted too? or are override brakes ok in this regard?
(should i have posted this in tow cars?)
cheers,
julia
|
|
|
|
Post by awbeattie381 on Aug 27, 2014 13:03:48 GMT 10
Hi Julia,
I would start by having a look at the owners manual (if you have one) as that would be the only way you could be 100% confident of the towing capacity. I had a quick look at redbook and they state 500kg is the max (whether braked or unbraked). I dont believe this though as an article I found on the NRMA website says your car has a towing capacity of 1300kg. Any brake, whether it be electric or mechanical (which most classic vans have) fit into the category of 'braked'. 500-550 is probably a safe bet for towing something 'unbraked'.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2014 16:38:29 GMT 10
oh that gives me hope then. thank you awbeattie!!
|
|
