Trailer towing 409
Conditions
When towing a trailer with brakes
When towing a trailer without brakes
When towing a trailer on an uphill grade continuously for over 5 miles ( 8 km ) with an outside temperature of 1048F ( 408C ) or above
For Subaru Forester Wilderness
Maximum total trailer weight Except for Subaru Forester Wilderness
3,000 lbs ( 1,360 kg ) 1,500 lbs ( 680 kg )
1,000 lbs ( 453 kg )
1,000 lbs ( 453 kg )
! Gross Vehicle Weight ( GVW ) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ( GVWR )
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Gross Vehicle Weight
The Gross Vehicle Weight ( GVW ) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ( GVWR ).
Gross Vehicle Weight ( GVW ) is the combined total of the weight of the vehicle , driver , passengers , luggage , trailer hitch , trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on your vehicle . Therefore , the GVW changes depending on the situation . Determine the GVW each time before going on a trip by putting your vehicle and trailer on a vehicle scale .
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