Trailer hitch

[Conn SVX]

Anyone ever see or have or know of anyone putting a trailer hitch on an SVX? I need one....Willing to fabricate it Were would it attach? any help would be GREAT.

[NikFu S.]

I wouldn't do it considering the max load ratnig of the vehicle is some 600-700lbs.

I see Outbacks and Legacys with them all the time however.

I imagine you might need to modify or cut open the rear bumper and custom fit/weld it to the frame.

Generally hitches are tailored for specific vehicles. It might be worth looking into something that has been made for Outbacks.

[ensteele]

The Search button is your best friend - next to Earl. Here is one of the threads about a trailer hitch. Good luck.

I already answered this on another thread....??
ANyway, once again, start your searches in australia, the towpacks were available through an australian manufacturer as a 'genuine' accessory!!
I would try 'Hayman-Reece', or 'PTB', (prestige towbars), both based in Aus.-unfortunately.......
Cheers
Sixpack

[Earthworm]

Yes, but are those Australian hitches made specifically for SVX's or generally for Subaru?

[Conn SVX]

I had seen one someplace I did do a search at first. I had everything figured out except were to hook the draw bar underneath. My max tow wil be 500 or 600 lbs. Max distance will be less than 20 miles. I don't plan to use this on a daily basis. It also gives great rear end protection. <LOL> Yes an Outbacke can tow a trailer. See my locker under my old name ( John Luciano ) We towed a 1,100 lb trike 400 miles at 60 MPH thu the hills of PA on cruise control no problem. Still got 23 MPG. Automatic tran, 4 Cyclinder , 2000 Outback

Originally Posted by Earthworm

Yes, but are those Australian hitches made specifically for SVX's or generally for Subaru?

Manufactured here locally to fit the SVX, they also do a Towpack for just about every car on the road. But we are talking along time ago now. I got one from them a while ago for a GC8wag, but they had to 'dig up the plans' and make me one!!

cheers
Sixpack

[benebob]

I'm fairly certain that the owners manual states not to tow over 3500lbs behind it! 1000 w/o trailer brakes. As stated do a search you'll find even a custom one quite pricey (which is why I bought myself a Brat rather than tow with my SVX).

[scoobymal]

This any good to you?? http://stores.channeladvisor.com/tow...temid=3554266#

It's in the UK.


Mal.

[gsodonis]

I highly reccomend this one!

[ensteele]

I think that exceeds the 500 lb limit.

[NikFu S.]

Originally Posted by gsodonis

I highly reccomend this one!

That's a damn fine hitch, and that guy is fotunate he was towing a very large personal watercraft.

[Conn SVX]

Thanks Well guys I start building my hitch tomorrow. A friend has a lift so it should go easy. I plan to make it out of Cardboard to get the fit right then convert the cardboard to steel. I only plan to use it in an emergency if my motorcycle breaks down I can get it home etc.

[Conn SVX]

Nobody is reading this , but I am telling it anyway..... We got all the pieces cut and fittted tomorrow we weld and bolt it on. Photos will be in my Locker . So now there are 2 SVX's with Trailer hitches. Spent 6 hours bending and trying out pieces , looks better than the job that I got my insperation from. We slightly modified the hook up. I can see why a custom hitch will cost you big bucks I am only $40.00 into mine and $220 into the labor ( if I had to pay myself $22.00 an hour. )

[Manarius]

I wouldn't see why towing with the SVX would be a problem. Of course, towing massive amounts of weight would destroy the AWD system..but something like a sailboat or a load of tanbark wouldn't be that bad. I've towed with my Legacy before..and it acts like there's nothing back there.