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Old 05-24-2017, 01:52 PM   #1
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Towing With Impreza

Considering purchasing a 13' Scamp or similar lightweight fiberglass camper trailer. Ive got a subie impreza with a tow rating of around 1000-1500lbs.
Any one ever towed one of these with a smaller car, thoughts on it??

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Old 05-24-2017, 02:07 PM   #2
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Better check you vehicles manual
Also most 13' scamp come in closer to 2000 lbs rather than 1500 lbs
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Old 05-24-2017, 03:00 PM   #3
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No , haven't done it . Wouldn't even try.
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Old 05-24-2017, 03:43 PM   #4
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Check this out:

Trailer Weights In the Real World.

Note: Post #297 in the above links to a spreadsheet with even more up-to-date info.

Also, notice that even the Weisscraft "Little Joe" weighed 1560 lbs. (I thought it -and the Lite House, although one's not listed- might be your best option.)
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Another vote for "not a good idea." Maybe a small pop up or teardrop?
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Old 05-25-2017, 10:52 PM   #6
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My other vehicle is a Subaru Impreza and I wouldn't recommend towing with it. I have towed it on a few short hauls but with trepidation.
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