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What can the 2026 Subaru Forester tow?

Yes, up to

3,500 lb

Trailer types that fit
5 of 26
80% of the rating
2,800 lb
Owner margin, not a maker limit
Top trim
Wilderness AWD

Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.

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Trailer check

Yes. 757 lb under the rating.

Trailer
Pop-up camper, 17-19 ft travel length: 2,743 lb loaded.
Tow rating
3,500 lb. 78% used.
Payload
Not listed for this trim. No payload verdict.

Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.

Checks

Checks for this trailer and trim
CheckNumbers
Tow rating
Pass		2,743 lb loaded. Rating 3,500 lb. 78% of the rating. Margin 757 lb.
80% of the rating
Pass		Up to 2,800 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit.
Payload
Not known		Payload not listed for this trim. No verdict.
Hitch needed
Info		Class II, up to 3,500 lb.
Frontal area
Not known		Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide.

People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: Wilderness AWD.

Every trim

1 trim: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only. No: 9 trims.

Source marks: one source

Every rated trim against this trailer
TrimTow ratingShare of ratingResult
Wilderness AWD3,500 lb78%Tow rating only
AWD1,500 lb183%No: rating
Premium AWD1,500 lb183%No: rating
Hybrid Premium AWD1,500 lb183%No: rating
Sport AWD1,500 lb183%No: rating
Limited AWD1,500 lb183%No: rating
Hybrid Sport AWD1,500 lb183%No: rating
Hybrid Limited AWD1,500 lb183%No: rating
Touring AWD1,500 lb183%No: rating
Hybrid Touring AWD1,500 lb183%No: rating

Sources for this check

Trailer table checked 2026-10-11. Dry weight plus 15% for gear, an assumption.

What this cannot tell you

Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

How values are checked