Subaru How-To Guide to Towing | Subaru Australia

This guide is designed to provide some basic information on towing light to mid-size trailers and vans.​​ The video details key definitions and what they mean such as; Tare Weight​​, Kerb Weight​​, Payload capacity​​, GVM - Gross Vehicle Mass​​, GCM – Gross Combined Mass and Tow Ball Download​​. It will also provide some general tips and advice including how to calculate payload​​, how to hitch up a trailer​​ and safety tips when towing​​. 00:00 Intro 00:57 Towing Capacity 02:23 Vehicle Weights & Measures 04:10 Trailer Weights & Measures 05:48 Tow Ball Download and GVM 08:07 Load Distribution 09:07 Pre-Travel Checks 09:45 Towing Accessories 11:28 Hitching Up A Trailer 13:32 Checking Weights & Driving Tips 15:00 Close ​Advice given in this video is general in nature as each vehicle is different. Refer to your individual owner's manual for information on towing and check your weights to ensure that you are compliant with the specifications for your own vehicle. ​​ #subaru #towing # towcapacity #payload​