Trailer towing 415
CAUTION
. Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs ( 453 kg ) total weight .
. Before towing a trailer , check the trailer total weight , GVW , GAWs and tongue load . Make sure the load and its distribution in your vehicle and trailer are acceptable .
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 )
! Total trailer weight
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Driving tips
Total trailer weight
The total trailer weight ( trailer weight plus its cargo load ) must never exceed the maximum total trailer weight in the following table .
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