by Homebrewer25 » Sat Jul 11, 2020 6:25 am
While my trailer is a long way from being done, I had to replace a vehicle last fall, and I wanted to get something that would be a good TV for when the trailer is done. I estimate that it will be about 1200 lbs empty, 1600 loaded.
I wanted an AWD vehicle because we are in a higher elevation with winding roads and sometimes have difficulty getting in and out with a 2WD. So it came down to an Outback (rated to tow 2700) or a Forester (rated to tow 1500). I wondered why such a difference. They have virtually the same HP and Torque ratings, and the Outback is about 140 lbs heavier, 9" longer, and 3" lower. The Outback as 12.4" front and 11.8" rear disk brakes, while the Forester has 10.8" disks all around.
These seem like rather minor differences to warrant a nearly doubling of tow capacity. Any thoughts?
BTW, I ended up going with a 2018 Outback