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Old 03-05-2021, 12:37 AM   #41
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That is too much for the Impreza. It could pull a Scamp 16, but it is not safe.
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Old 03-05-2021, 05:53 AM   #42
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I would not tow a 16' with your Impreza. We are at the limit with our Forester (same drive train) towing a 13' Boler with electric brakes. It does a great job. I hardly know it there, but if we get into the hills it's a different story.
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Old 03-05-2021, 06:12 AM   #43
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I had a 2005 Impreza with a 5 speed manual transmission and used it to pull my 13' Scamp (no bathroom). I had no trouble with pulling or repairs but neither did I go up and down STEEP hills.
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Old 03-05-2021, 06:29 AM   #44
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I had a 2005 Impreza with a 5 speed manual transmission and used it to pull my 13' Scamp (no bathroom). I had no trouble with pulling or repairs but neither did I go up and down STEEP hills.



you had plenty of power and shifting for that small of a trailer!!
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We often towed our heavier 16' Scamp with our Outback before we retired. Since it is heavier than a 13' we had to work to get the weight and balance right, even removing one of the two propane tanks when using the Outback. I actually preferred using the Outback over our Dodge Dakota so would use it on local lightly packed trips, or if we knew we were going to do a lot of solo driving at our destination.
We would still be using the Outback except once we retired our travels required both propane tanks and more cargo, so our weights went above the 2500/200 we limited ourselves to. (Outback limits were 2700/200 but have increased this year to 2700/270 or 3500/350 depending on trim level).
Since we traveled mostly close to GA, the highest hills were crossing the Smoky Mountains at Newfound Gap which is high but not very steep, and also US 441 in GA with a 7% grade. The Outback handled that with our Scamp 16 with no problems up or down.

Since the 13' is lighter I suspect you will have no problems pulling it with the Outback, just make sure you follow the guidance in the owners manual regarding steep grades above 100 degrees and braking requirements.
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