Can a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek Be Flat-Towed
Question:
can you flat tow a 2017 crosstrek without a costly option?
asked by: Gene H
Expert Reply:
If your 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has an automatic transmission then no, it cannot be flat-towed with four wheels down. It must instead be towed on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground. However, if your 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has a manual transmission then yes, it can be flat-towed with four wheels down. That said, flat-towing setups are not exactly cost effective which is something to bear in mind but I have attached for you below a list of cost effective flat-towing parts you can use on a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek.
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 52922-1A
Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520
Curt Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables part # C80151
Brake Buddy Stealth Supplemental Braking System part # HM39530 (Required For Some States)
Optronics Magnetic Tow Lights part # TL21RK
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables with S-Hooks - 42" Long - 5,000 lbs - Qty 2
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 42 Inch Long
- 5000 lbs GTW
- S-Hooks
- Coated Cables
- CURT
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Brake Buddy Stealth Supplemental Braking System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights - 20' Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Optronics
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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