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Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 15, 2009 at 18:03

skeety

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Hi There.Have just purchased S/H jayco Dove.Have a 2005 Subaru Forester 2.5ltr. Have had correct tow hitch fitted and elec brake setup. Will the forester pull the dove ok.Ball weight is 120kg. Forester rated at 140kg. Tare is 873kg.
Also would I need to fit weight distribution kit. Am new to this game so any info greatly appreciated. Thanks
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AnswerID: 374666   Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 15, 2009 at 19:35

Ups and Downs replied:

Setting up

The info in this article may be of assistance.

regards
Paul
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FollowupID: 641999   Submitted: Thursday, Jul 16, 2009 at 09:47

skeety posted:

Thanks heaps
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AnswerID: 374703   Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 15, 2009 at 22:28

Canvas Charisma replied:

Hi,

This info is from the Hayman Reese website.

They have three listings for Foresters. Numbers listed after the prices are the weight ratings

SUBARU 7/2002-03/08 RL1909 Forester (C) $464.00 1400/75
SUBARU 7/2002-03/08 1910 Forester (C) $396.00 1400/75
SUBARU 7/2002-03/08 R1908 Forester (C) $772.00 1800/180

Cheers

Brian
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AnswerID: 374711   Submitted: Thursday, Jul 16, 2009 at 00:35

AdrianLR (VIC) replied:

Friends have the same combination. They use a WDH and the Dove tows fine even on graded dirt.

Adrian
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AnswerID: 374757   Submitted: Thursday, Jul 16, 2009 at 10:46

Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) replied:

I had a Dove years ago and they do have a heavy ball weight. The wheels are a fair way back but they do tow beautifully. You may need some weight distribution bars to keep its bum off the ground. Not forgetting you will probably have the back of the Forrester loaded to the hilt also.. Michael
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