jbecker Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I know someone that is towing 2 snow mobiles with his 87 gl ea82. Its about 1500 pounds. Is that too much weight for a soob. The hitch he has has 4 bolts that go into the bumper and 4 that go into the bottom of the cargo area in the trunk. Just curious if that is a good idea or if its fine. Thanks Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 i have towed a large car with my subaru station wagon it should be fine and the car can handle it. BTW the car was a 1978 chevy nova. Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I know someone that is towing 2 snow mobiles with his 87 gl ea82. Its about 1500 pounds. Is that too much weight for a soob. The hitch he has has 4 bolts that go into the bumper and 4 that go into the bottom of the cargo area in the trunk. Just curious if that is a good idea or if its fine. Thanks Jason The car will be fine. The weak link here, to me, sounds like the hitch. Sounds homemade. Hitches that that use the bumper as part of the support are weak. Subaru bumpers are not made for it. The factory hitches from the time mount differently. I've seen a buddys bumper sag down a bunch from the weight of a trailer. Probably overloaded the tongue but still. any how, he's probably fine, 2 snowmobiles are not that much weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RONAN Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 My 87 gl wgn had a UHaul installed hitch that had 4 bolts in the bumper and 4 bolts spaced in the rear deck area. This sounds like the same design. Before I traded the car, I removed and installed it on my 93 wgn. I have towed upwards of 2500lbs before. I use mine frequently to haul my 1000lb Burro trailer around. 1500lbs should`nt be an issue as long as the brakes are in good working order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverracerkh2005 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 you should be fine. I've seen 80's wags tow boats,cars,snowmobiles and other little trialers without a problem.but I wouldent tow for a long distance, or on the freeway because the ru is only about 1000lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 but I wouldent tow for a long distance, or on the freeway because the ru is only about 1000lbs. ??????? I hope this is a typo. EA81 and EA82 wagons are over 3000 lbs. That's a ton and a half, not half a ton. I towed 2000 lb trailer from Wisconsin to Oregon, 65-80 mph on the freeway the whole way. Zero issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 it is a little more interesting when the "weak point" is the slipping clutch after that, it is the hills, especially with ea71 BTW: what is the towing capacity of a gen 2 4wd s/r ea71 wagon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 BTW: what is the towing capacity of a gen 2 4wd s/r ea71 wagon? According to Subaru at the time of manufacture,.....NONE. But we all know better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 and I have the factory accessory chrome hitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 and I have the factory accessory chrome hitch You mean SOA dealer accesory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 You mean SOA dealer accesory as if you read my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverracerkh2005 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 GloyaleQuote:Originally Posted by silverracerkh2005 but I wouldent tow for a long distance, or on the freeway because the ru is only about 1000lbs. ??????? I hope this is a typo. EA81 and EA82 wagons are over 3000 lbs. That's a ton and a half, not half a ton. I towed 2000 lb trailer from Wisconsin to Oregon, 65-80 mph on the freeway the whole way. Zero issues lol,my bad edit:3000lbs you must have high end brakes. even so, 65-80= not smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruloverbrad Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 my hitch is a custom 2"reciever and the heavest thing i have pulled with it is an 1992 legacy. That was when it had the 4"lift and ea82 single range 5 speed With 31x10.50 tires. I didnt get over 55 on the interstate and pulled it about 100 miles non-stop. had no problems other than sway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 curb weight of gen2 ranges 2020-2310 curb weight of gen3 ranges 2220-2880 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 lol,my bad edit:3000lbs you must have high end brakes. even so, 65-80= not smart. No offense dude, but you have no clue what you're talking about. I've been towing this trailer with my soob for 9 years 65-80 was fine. Obviously, a few curvy and steep section of Montana and Idaho I had to go a tad slower for safety. And at no point in the trip was I tailgating anyone, or driving without enough caution. I know HOW to drive with a trailer, not just "how fast" That is the key. Also, I do have good brakes, 4 wheel disk. New tires on the trailer with freshly regreased wheel bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 i have the same setup as mentioed above on my sedan, with a swapped in dual range 5s-d, amnd i tow whole cars more often than anything. i towed my rx from Fort Wayne, IN thru Chicago to Milwaukee, wi with the same hitch. its a little bit a pain in the rump roast to drive but this is one of those things you dont want to go doing unless you can handle your car end excercise your experience in towing. i have done donuts towing trailers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverracerkh2005 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 My coment was more for the thread starter, than you (Gloyale). you obviosly know more about towing, and have a safer setup than the thread starter. I still don't think someone who is not familiar with towing and dosent have hq brakes should exeed the trailers advised limit (55 mph). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTrain Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 My coment was more for the thread starter, than you (Gloyale). you obviosly know more about towing, and have a safer setup than the thread starter. I still don't think someone who is not familiar with towing and dosent have hq brakes should exeed the trailers advised limit (55 mph). nice retraction.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverracerkh2005 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 BlueTrain=Quote:Originally Posted by silverracerkh2005 My coment was more for the thread starter, than you (Gloyale). you obviosly know more about towing, and have a safer setup than the thread starter. I still don't think someone who is not familiar with towing and dosent have hq brakes should exeed the trailers advised limit (55 mph). nice retraction.. i've desided I don't like you blue. up yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 well the biggest thing i have pulled with my roo befor i put a good clutch in it was on pavement a 3/4 ton chevy suburban died for a reson i cant recall but yea towed it a few blocks granted i was in four low and could only use first and second gear we did it. of couarse i do havea new clutch now so idk what i could pull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverracerkh2005 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I pulled an outback once. my dad has a suburban,one day the rear end fell apart then the back wheels and axle came out. he put it in 4 wheel and pulled it home(he was only a block away). but then i went and put the parts he lost (including the wheels and tires).i found it funny cause I as always hearing how it was better than my gl. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverracerkh2005 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 edit was supposed to read i put the parts in my gl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 drive it till the wheels fall off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverracerkh2005 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 lol,+ it only had about a 100000 miles on it. every gm car we have ever had has had major problem and left us stranded. he still buys gmc/chevy. thats 1 reson i buy ru's.also my mom and uncle now drive ru's. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I wouldnt tow anything but a lawn mower with a Subaru. 1) The Brakes on your Subaru suck. They do a good job stopping your wagon, but anything past that is asking for trouble. 2) They are FWD Vehicles. You put tongue wieght on the rear end, you remove wieght from the front where your drive axle is... increasing understeer and decreasing braking performance. I know alot of people are going to reply to this with "Your wrong, I've towed...." or "I hauled ______ and had no problems." etc. Regardless, its not safe, and I wouldnt suggest it. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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