Towing a 1963 vintage camper 5,000 miles?

Asked by heawi Sep 10, 2021 at 03:26 AM about the 2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium

Question type: General

Anyone have experience with towing vintage
campers long distances? How should I
prepare my 2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i
premium? What’s the average gas mileage
while towing? The camper is a lightweight
trailer, not over 1200lbs. Unfortunately, it does
not come with brakes. Any tips? Advice? Etc?

2 Answers

F_O_R answered 3 years ago

Make sure the trailer wheel bearings are in good shape. My advice is to install trailer brakes. That trailer has a lot of frontal area so slow down. I would also do a 100 mile trial run before going across country. I would do fluid and filter changes in the Subie and make sure the brakes, cooling system hoses, tires, etc. are all in good shape.

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F_O_R answered 3 years ago

Also factor in all your stuff which will add hundreds of pounds. I would guess you will be lucky to get 20 mpg. Get a trailer spare tire if you do not have one.

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