2018 Subaru Crosstrek tow bar and breaking system

[jarata1]

Jusat bought a 2018 Crosstrek .Need to hook it up for full timing to a 2006 Newmar scottsdale any help on choices for crossbar and supplemental break system would be appreciated

[Dutch_12078]

Remco doesn't list any 2018 Subs yet, but the 2017 Crosstek with the 5-speed manual is listed as "towable as is." The CVT automatic is listed as "Must be trailered."

[Boxer_Lovers]

Subaru has gone to electric power steering in all models. None after 2015 (?)are flat table

[loggenrock]

In 2016 Subaru changed their policy, no longer recommending 4-down towing of any Suby. So, doing so will void your new vehicle warranty. My 2009 Forester has no warranty at this point, has towed great for 15k miles or so. We use ReadyBrute Elite towbar with built in surge brake, Blue Ox baseplate on Suby, with ReadyStop emergency brake-away system.

[Gjac]

n7bsn wrote:

mowermech wrote:

StarkNaked wrote:

Gjac wrote:
Can a 2018 Crosstrek be be flat towed?

6 speed manual is available on base and premium models. So it should be towable four wheels down.

"should be" doen't make the grade. What does the Owners Manual say about "Recreational Towing"?

I don't know about 2018, but earlier manuals are fine, but NOT the CVT trany

(I've owned Sub's since 1981)

Last I checked 2 years ago with a dealer a Crosstrek manual transmission could no longer be towed flat. Also no Subaru is in the 2017 Dingy towing guide as being flat towable. I could not find a 2018 towing guide online that is why I asked the question.

[n7bsn]

mowermech wrote:

StarkNaked wrote:

Gjac wrote:
Can a 2018 Crosstrek be be flat towed?

6 speed manual is available on base and premium models. So it should be towable four wheels down.

"should be" doen't make the grade. What does the Owners Manual say about "Recreational Towing"?

I don't know about 2018, but earlier manuals are fine, but NOT the CVT trany

(I've owned Sub's since 1981)

[mowermech]

ScottG wrote:
Why do you want to break it?

That was my first thought, too.

[mowermech]

StarkNaked wrote:

Gjac wrote:
Can a 2018 Crosstrek be be flat towed?

6 speed manual is available on base and premium models. So it should be towable four wheels down.

"should be" doen't make the grade. What does the Owners Manual say about "Recreational Towing"?

[StarkNaked]

Gjac wrote:
Can a 2018 Crosstrek be be flat towed?

6 speed manual is available on base and premium models. So it should be towable four wheels down.

[ScottG]

Why do you want to break it?

[Gjac]

Can a 2018 Crosstrek be be flat towed?

[Ductape]

I'm a fan of Blue Ox, however before deciding I would review the installation instructions for all options and choose the one with the least cutting or vehicle alterations. I have an RVi brake that works well.