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The total weight on the roof rails – including the roof crossbars , roof tent , and all occupants and contents in the roof tent – must not exceed either the vehicle ’ s roof rail load limit ( 700 lbs ( 317 kg ) ( for Forester ), 800 lbs ( 360 kg ) ( for Subaru Forester Wilderness )), evenly distributed , or the load limit of the roof crossbars , whichever is lower .
Load limit of the roof rail ( A ). Forester : B + C + D < 700 lbs ( 317 kg )
Subaru Forester Wilderness : B + C + D < 800 lbs ( 360 kg )
Exceeding this load limit could cause damage to the vehicle or racking system . The vehicle must never be driven with occupants in the roof tent . Before the vehicle is driven , occupants and cargo must be removed from the roof tent and the roof rail load must be restored to within the roof rail load limit of 176 lbs ( 80 kg ). Refer to the user manual that accompanied the roof tent for important safety information and instructions on the proper installation and use of the tent .
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8-11 . Trailer hitch ( dealer option )
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. Never exceed the maximum weight specified for the trailer hitch . Exceeding the maximum weight could cause an accident resulting in serious personal injuries . Permissible trailer weight changes depending on the situation . For possible recommendations and limitations , refer to “ Trailer towing ” FP408 .
. Trailer brakes are required when the towing load exceeds 1,000 lbs ( 453 kg ). Be sure your trailer has safety chains and that each chain will hold the trailer ’ s maximum gross weight . Towing trailers without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch ball damage .
. Be sure to check the hitch pin and safety pin for positive locking placement before towing a trailer . If the ball mount comes off the hitch receiver , the trailer could
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get loose and create a traffic safety hazard .
. Although towing regulations for trailer or caravan vehicles vary by state / region , all regulations agree that specifications such as the maximum gross trailer weight must not exceed the lesser of the following :
– Maximum gross trailer weight
– Maximum gross tongue weight
– GVWR – GAWR
. Failure to comply with the procedures set forth will not only compromise your safety , but will also negate your insurance coverage and / or may violate the state road and traffic acts and regulations .
. Use only the recommended SUBARU ball mount that has been designed to work with this trailer hitch . Use the hitch only as a weight carrying hitch . Do not use with any type of weight distributing hitch .
. The standard bumper beam must be installed after you remove the
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