Can You Flat Tow A 1998 Subaru Outback Legacy AWD Manual 5 Speed?
Question:
Can you flat tow a 1998 Subaru legacy outback AWD with manual 5 speed? Thanks Pierrre 4254663014
asked by: Pierre M
Expert Reply:
Hey Pierre, while technically yes they can be flat towed, I really cannot recommend flat towing a 1998 Subaru Outback Legacy AWD manual 5-speed, since Subaru does not recommend this method of towing. Although if you are going to tow it, it is much better to tow the manual versus the automatic. According to the online owners manual, flat towing really should only be used for emergency/recovery purposes and the traveling speed must be limited to less than 20 mph (30km/h) and the traveling distance to less than 31 miles (50 km). For greater speeds and distances, they recommend that you transport your vehicle on a flat-bed truck.
There is flat towing equipment available for this vehicle, so if you do decide to tow it, you can use the parts below. We do recommend that you closely follow all of the steps listed in your owner's manual in regards to towing with all four wheels on the ground.
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 909-3
Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly # 910021-00
etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e74ZR
Roadmaster Diode Wiring Kit # RM-15267
Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System # SM99251
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Tow Bars
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Quick Disconnects
- Car Side and Tow Bar Side
- Roadmaster
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etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates - RV Mount - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
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