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trailer hitch . Consult a SUBARU dealer for purchase of a standard bumper beam if you do not have the original .
. Safety performance is decreased and there is increased risk of injury to passengers in the case of an accident if the trailer hitch or a standard bumper beam is not installed . One of them must always be installed on the vehicle .
. If a trailer hitch is installed , it is not possible to install the rear towing hook .
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When towing a trailer without brakes
Maximum gross trailer weight
Maximum gross tongue weight
1,000 lbs ( 453 kg ) 150 lbs ( 68 kg )
When towing a trailer , refer to “ Trailer towing ” FP408 .
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& Connecting a trailer |
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The maximum gross trailer weight and maximum gross tongue weight are indicated in the following table . |
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When towing a trailer with brakes
Maximum gross trailer weight
Maximum gross tongue weight
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Except for Subaru Forester Wilderness |
1,500 lbs ( 680 kg ) |
150 lbs ( 68 kg ) |
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For Subaru Forester Wilderness |
3,000 lbs ( 1,360 kg ) |
300 lbs ( 136 kg ) |
1 Ball mount 2 Hitch pin 3 Safety pin A Hitch receiver tube |
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