iluvdrt Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 i was just wondering if it would be safe to tow a small uhal trailer with my gl10. i put a hitch on it i found at the junk yard on another suby. in the manual it says its not recomended, but im sure some of you have. i also know you are not supposed to tow with a fwd vehicle. im sorry for the newb question but i need to know. i am having a baby in a few months and need to go back home to get my old baby stuff. its about a 600mi trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobme Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I have done it, not for nearly as many miles as U want to thoe. But I have used my '85 to tow a 2000# trailer with NO PROBLEMS:D I even hooked up my 3600# boat & trailer to move it around the yard before. This was all done with one of my bumpers with a built in hitch. I'm not sure what kind of hitch U have, but make sure it's a GOOD one;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeky Moose Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 i'm sure if the trailer is not too incredibly big and heavy a soob would pull just fine.. keep an eye on the temps though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holylandsuba Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 i towed a 2400 lbs trailer from my -3 parking in 2wd. if your gear don't have a 2wd gear - i would disasemble the dryshaft (if the road is not snowed) to avoid transfer damege and gear heating. check 4 regulations and electricity port to fit the trailer tafic lights. don't know them since i never visited the states........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdrt Posted February 20, 2004 Author Share Posted February 20, 2004 well its just like a the smallest covered uhaul trailer, and im only toting like babybed, bouncer, and things of that nature. not really a lot but more than the inside has room for with the family inside it. as far as the hitch goes its just the class 1 hitch that comes as a factory option on some of the older soobs. i scored it off a car at the junk yard. it says subaru on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 A bud towed a small enclosed U-Haul from Portland (Ore.) to Phoenix, AZ via Las Vegas in mid summer, no problems. EA 81 coupe. Don't expect to be going too fast, especially on uphill grades. Please be aware of traffic behind you, pull off if neccessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I've towed a sail boat for 15 years with mine. Great tow vehicle, you can beach launch! You shouldn't have any problems with a small trailer. Glenn, 82 Hatch, well it used to be...... 01 Forester, bent but not broken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdrt Posted February 20, 2004 Author Share Posted February 20, 2004 thats what i thought. thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattoh130 Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 I used to routinely tow sailboats with my 82, FWD wagon. Had it loaded with boat stuff, 5 people and their gear for 3 days and the car never complained. Not a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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