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06-17-2010, 08:17 PM
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Outback towing
What are the odds of towing an SVX without an engine behind a 2.2 litre Outback on a dolly?
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06-17-2010, 08:49 PM
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Re: Outback towing
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06-17-2010, 08:53 PM
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Re: Outback towing
200 miles, give or take.
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06-17-2010, 09:03 PM
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Re: Outback towing
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06-17-2010, 09:04 PM
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06-17-2010, 09:05 PM
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06-18-2010, 08:10 AM
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Re: Outback towing
Odds of survival depend on the terrain. If its not flat, you will overheat the engine on climbs and overheat the brakes on descent. The SVX (and dolly) far exceed the safe tow weight thats listed in your manual. 2.2L barely moves the car by itself....
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06-18-2010, 10:47 AM
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Re: Outback towing
I bet 20 bucks he makes it 30 miles !
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06-18-2010, 03:07 PM
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Re: Outback towing
for the record I think it could do it but you would have to be a VERY well skilled trailer driver.
But I would add...the beating the car will take to do it might not be worth it.
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06-18-2010, 03:11 PM
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Re: Outback towing
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06-18-2010, 04:05 PM
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Re: Outback towing
You'll be fine, just as hocrest said a little weak on the brake pedal so keep those speeds down. I have towed about 2k with our GT with out issue. A fellow TIVVER tows his Vixen (1800lbs) on a duel axle Uhsul car hauler with surge brakes (probably another 1800lbs as those things are HEAVY). around the country to meets.
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