New to the teardrop community - Can I tow a TaG with my Forester?

evpeeling
evpeeling Member Posts: 69
edited May 2020 in Looking to buy a Trailer?

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum and plan to buy a Tag teardrop. I've been researching for a long time and I am ready to take the plunge. I have a 2011 Subaru Forester that I plan to tow with. The older years can tow more than the newer and mine is rated for 2400 lbs. In theory I should be able to tow a Tag camper, but my question is does anyone actually tow with a Forester? What has been your experience?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

(Edited for search purposes.)

2020 Tag BD 5W, 2018 RAV4 Adventure, PA

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  • JamesDow
    JamesDow Member Posts: 751

    I tow my 2018 T@G 5' wide with a 2012 Rav4 4x4 (4cly) rated to tow 1500 lbs. My payload of the Rav4 is around 1071 lbs.
    I have had no problems. I usually drive with my cruise control at around 63-65MPH. Driving in the mountains uphill, the car will drop down a gear and on occasion two gears for a short period. I do have to watch my loading weight. I put very little extra weight in trailer.
    You should have no problems with the Forester.
    Enjoy!

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  • beaky
    beaky Member Posts: 283

    get a transmission oil cooler installed by your dealer

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  • Frogger
    Frogger Member Posts: 156

    This ^^^, & remember all the extras will add weight to the package fast...

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  • SueBHunny
    SueBHunny Member Posts: 135

    My 2004 Forester was rated for 2400 lbs and it did great with my T@G. That said...my upgrade to a 2012 Outback made the up-hills a lot easier.

    Sue
    State College, PA
    2015 T@G Max
    2012 Subaru Outback

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  • HikinMike
    HikinMike Member Posts: 400

    Towing capacity of the Forester should be adequate. Tongue weight is a bigger factor. That and the cargo capacity of your TV.

    2019 T@G Boondock Edge 5W
    2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
    2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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  • TravelGal
    TravelGal Member Posts: 6

    Hello. I also have a 2011 Forester and purchased a T@G in 2015. No issues towing. Slow on the steep and/or long hills, but that is to be expected. I got a transmission cooler installed. I also try and keep things simple and don't pack lots of extras that aren't necessary.

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  • evpeeling
    evpeeling Member Posts: 69

    Thanks everyone, that makes me feel more confident! I'm definitely going to look into having a transmission oil cooler installed. Great advice

    2020 Tag BD 5W, 2018 RAV4 Adventure, PA

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  • evpeeling
    evpeeling Member Posts: 69

    @TravelGal do you know what kind of cooler you have?

    2020 Tag BD 5W, 2018 RAV4 Adventure, PA

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  • Frogger
    Frogger Member Posts: 156
    edited June 2020

    @evpeeling--this might give you an idea as far as the answer suggestion goes...
    https://www.etrailer.com/question-231035.html

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