# Need help on towing??

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-on-towing/198269>\
**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [June 27, 2008, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-on-towing/198269 "2008-06-27T12:52:44Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 8\
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**Author:** ![imported\_renegade1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4bbf92/32.png) [@imported\_renegade1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_renegade1)\
**Post date:** [June 27, 2008, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-on-towing/198269/1 "2008-06-27T12:52:44Z")

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Alright well I have a 2009 Subaru Forester XT and I need to tow my 1999 Subaru Impreza down to Columbus, GA except not sure if I can tow it with the, I believe, Class 1 tow hitch installed today. Can anyone help on this topic?

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**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\
**Post date:** [June 27, 2008, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-on-towing/198269/2 "2008-06-27T12:57:31Z")

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Class 1 (Class I) hitch  
Trailer hitch with capacity of up to 2,000 lbs gross trailer weight and 200 lbs tongue weight.

Class 2 (Class II) hitch  
Trailer hitch with weight-carrying rating of up to 3,500 lbs gross trailer weight and 300/350 lbs tongue weight.

Class 3 (Class III) hitch  
Trailer hitch with weight carrying rating of up to 5,000 lbs gross trailer weight and 500 lbs tongue weight. Also sometimes used to refer to a hitch with any 2" receiver, regardless of rating.

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**Author:** ![flyinglow57](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/flyinglow57/32/5978_2.png) [@flyinglow57](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flyinglow57)\
**Post date:** [June 27, 2008, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-on-towing/198269/3 "2008-06-27T14:24:29Z")

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dont tow it with a classI you will kill yourself or someone on the road. recommned a 3 ATLEAST

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**Author:** ![slowcamaro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slowcamaro/32/5975_2.png) [@slowcamaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowcamaro)\
**Post date:** [June 27, 2008, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-on-towing/198269/4 "2008-06-27T18:20:21Z")

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> [@TW/FS: 1989 Toyota Supra Turbo Project](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tw-fs-1989-toyota-supra-turbo-project/32471/86):
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> dont tow it with a classI you will kill yourself or someone on the road. recommned a 3 ATLEAST

also towing with a forester. you will burn up the motor trans and breaks before you get there

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**Author:** ![boostjunkie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/fbc32d/32.png) [@boostjunkie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boostjunkie)\
**Post date:** [June 27, 2008, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-on-towing/198269/5 "2008-06-27T23:51:39Z")

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> [@Nyspeed Hoodie?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-hoodie/36811/143):
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> Alright well I have a 2009 Subaru Forester XT and I need to tow my 1999 Subaru Impreza down to Columbus, GA except not sure if I can tow it with the, I believe, Class 1 tow hitch installed today. Can anyone help on this topic?

i have a trailer running empty to GA next week may be able to run it down for you ? Shawn

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**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2008, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-on-towing/198269/6 "2008-06-28T00:06:22Z")

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Shawn you need a driver?

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**Author:** ![boostjunkie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/fbc32d/32.png) [@boostjunkie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boostjunkie)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2008, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-on-towing/198269/7 "2008-06-28T00:13:44Z")

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> [@FS: PS3 with 2 games, in box, 60 gig - $400](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-ps3-with-2-games-in-box-60-gig-400/36952/7):
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> Shawn you need a driver?

Just bought a 3rd truck today , looks like i need some help . send me a PM . Thanks Shawn

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**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2008, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-on-towing/198269/8 "2008-06-28T00:50:13Z")

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PM sent.
