SF Forester towing small boat

Austas75

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Location
Tasmania
Car Year
1999
Car Model
SF Forester
Transmission
5spd Manual
I have an SF forester non-turbo and I am thinking of buying a small runabout fibreglass hull or a 4m aluminium dinghy.

Just wondering if my SF could safely tow these boats? Without putting to much strain on the engine?
 
As long as it's under 700kg loaded for the trailer & boat no problems at all I reckon.
If you wanted to go fast might be a different matter.. :)
You should have a plate somewhere (door jam?) that says towing capacity etc.
 
Thanks, Ben thought that was about the car's limit.
 
Tow limit on the SF is 1600kg braked.
 
SF5 factory Hayman Reese towbar with tongue from 98 model. compliance plate on towbar.

750kg without brakes
1600kg braked.

I never said the ej20 was happy towing that much.
 
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