Subaru Forester: Maximum load limits
Never exceed the maximum load limits explained in the following.
Exceeding the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
- Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight.
- Before towing a trailer, check the trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load. Make sure the load and its distribution in your vehicle and trailer are acceptable.
- Total trailer weight
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
- Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
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