What Can I Tow With My Subaru Outback? (Capacity for Trailers, Boats, RV’s, and more)

In this Subaru Outback towing guide we look at all the common items you might want to pull behind your vehicle. Before you buy, see if you can safely haul your trailer, boat, RV and more.

Table of Contents

How Much Weight Can My Subaru Outback Tow?
Can I Tow a Boat With the Subaru Outback?
Can I Tow a Camper With the Subaru Outback?
Can I Tow an RV / Motorhome With the Subaru Outback?
Can I Tow a Motorcycle / Scooter With the Subaru Outback?
Can I Tow a Canoe / Kayak With the Subaru Outback?
Can I Tow a Jetski With the Subaru Outback?
Can I Tow a UHAUL Trailer With the Subaru Outback?
Can I Tow a Car With the Subaru Outback?
Can I Tow an ATV With the Subaru Outback?
Can I Tow a Snowmobile With the Subaru Outback?
Can I Tow Construction Equipment With the Subaru Outback?
Can I Tow a Horse Trailer With the Subaru Outback?
Can I Tow a Golf Cart With the Subaru Outback?
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Frequently Asked Questions

Your vehicle’s towing capacity changes based on your configuration or trim level, the weight of what you're already carrying, and how you distribute the load.

The estimated weights of items in this guide are just that, estimates, so double-check your specifications and be careful not to exceed the towing capacity of your vehicle as specified by the manufacturer.

How Much Weight Can My Subaru Outback Tow?

The towing capacity of the Subaru Outback changes depending upon the configuration. Let’s look at the capacity for each trim level.

	Base	Premium	Onyx Edition	Limited	Wilderness	Onyx Edition XT	Limited XT	Touring	Touring XT
Max Towing Capacity	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	2,700 lbs	3,500 lbs

Can I Tow a Boat With the Subaru Outback?

Type of Boat	Average Dry Weight + Trailer Weight	Subaru Outback Trims
Fishing Boat	2,300 lbs	All trims
Pontoon Boat	3,150 lbs	Wilderness, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, Touring XT
Ski Boat	4,900 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Cuddy Cabin	5,100 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Cabin Cruiser	9,950 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Sailboat	10,295 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Speed Boat	13,450 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 1,500 lbs

Can I Tow a Camper With the Subaru Outback?

Type of Camper	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Subaru Outback Trims
Truck Campers	1,500 lbs	All trims
Teardrop Trailer	1,700 lbs	All trims
Pop-up Campers	2,300 lbs	All trims
Small Travel Trailers	2,800 lbs	Wilderness, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, Touring XT
Large Travel Trailer	6,700 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Toy Haulers	7,600 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Fifth-Wheel Camper	12,700 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

Can I Tow an RV / Motorhome With the Subaru Outback?

Type of RV / Motorhome	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Subaru Outback Trims
Class B Motorhome	8,000 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Class C Motorhome	15,000 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

Can I Tow a Motorcycle / Scooter With the Subaru Outback?

Towing Motorcycle / Scooter on a Trailer - Weights

Type of Motorcycle / Scooter	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Subaru Outback Trims
Moped (example: Peugeot Kisbee, Honda Vision 50)	585 lbs	All trims
Off-Road (example: Kawasaki KX250, Honda CRF450R)	703 lbs	All trims
Dual Sport (example: Suzuki DR-Z400, Yamaha XT250)	800 lbs	All trims
Scooter (example: Vespa, Piaggio)	820 lbs	All trims
Adventure (example: Ducati Multistrada, BMW R 1250 GS)	1,000 lbs	All trims
Cruiser (example: Harley Davidson Low Rider, Yamaha V-Star)	1,080 lbs	All trims
Touring (example: Honda Gold Wing, Harley-Davidson Road Glide)	1,300 lbs	All trims

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 500 lbs

Can I Tow a Canoe / Kayak With the Subaru Outback?

Towing Canoe / Kayak on a Trailer - Weights

Type of Canoe / Kayak	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Subaru Outback Trims
Carbon Fiber Canoe	233 lbs	All trims
Kevlar Canoe	247 lbs	All trims
Sit Inside Kayak	248 lbs	All trims
Solo Canoe	250 lbs	All trims
Sit on Top Kayak (single paddler)	258 lbs	All trims
Two-Person Canoe	265 lbs	All trims
Aluminum Canoe	268 lbs	All trims
Fiberglass Canoe	270 lbs	All trims
Pedaling Kayak	290 lbs	All trims
Sit on Top Kayak (tandem paddlers)	292 lbs	All trims

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 200 lbs

Can I Tow a Jetski With the Subaru Outback?

Type of Jetski	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Subaru Outback Trims
Performance	1,010 lbs	All trims
Recreational	1,118 lbs	All trims
Sport	1,146 lbs	All trims
Sit Down	1,248 lbs	All trims

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 400 lbs

Can I Tow a UHAUL Trailer With the Subaru Outback?

Type of UHAUL Trailer	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Subaru Outback Trims
Utility Trailer (4’ by 7’)	500 lbs	All trims
Utility Trailer (5’ by 8’)	500 lbs	All trims
Utility Trailer w/ Ramp (5’ by 9’)	750 lbs	All trims
Cargo Trailer (4’ x 8’)	850 lbs	All trims
Utility Trailer (6’ by 12’)	858 lbs	All trims
Cargo Trailer (5’ by 8’)	900 lbs	All trims
Utility Trailer w/ Ramp (6’ by 12’)	1,525 lbs	All trims
Cargo Trailer (6’ by 12’)	1,640 lbs	All trims

Can I Tow a Car With the Subaru Outback?

Type of Car	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Subaru Outback Trims
Compact Car (example: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Subaru WRX)	3,050 lbs	Wilderness, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, Touring XT
Midsize Car (example: Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata)	3,500 lbs	Wilderness, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, Touring XT
Large Car (example: Nissan Maxima, Dodge Charger, Toyota Avalon)	3,630 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Compact Truck or SUV (example: Honda Ridgeline, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson	3,850 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Midsize Truck or SUV (example: Toyota Tacoma, Ford Explorer, Honda Passport)	4,300 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Large/Full-Size Truck or SUV (example: Ford F-150, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade)	5,500 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

Can I Tow an ATV With the Subaru Outback?

Type of ATV	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Subaru Outback Trims
Sport	1,467 lbs	All trims
Utility	1,757 lbs	All trims
Side by Side	2,828 lbs	Wilderness, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, Touring XT

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 1,050 lbs

Can I Tow a Snowmobile With the Subaru Outback?

Towing Snowmobile on a Trailer - Weights

Type of Snowmobile	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Subaru Outback Trims
Trail	948 lbs	All trims
Performance	998 lbs	All trims
Utility	1,048 lbs	All trims

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 448 lbs

Can I Tow Construction Equipment With the Subaru Outback?

Towing Construction Equipment on a Trailer - Weights

Type of Construction Equipment	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Subaru Outback Trims
Lawn Mower	970 lbs	All trims
Chipper Shredder	1,250 lbs	All trims
Dump Trailer	5,400 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Log Splitter	10,900 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 900 lbs

Can I Tow a Horse Trailer With the Subaru Outback?

Towing a Horse Trailer on a Trailer - Weights

Type of Horse Trailer	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Subaru Outback Trims
Slant Load Trailer	4,150 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Bumper Towed Horse Trailer	4,200 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Gooseneck Horse Trailer	4,350 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Straight Load Trailer	4,700 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Living Quarter Horse Trailer	9,300 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average horse weight of 1,500 lbs

Can I Tow a Golf Cart With the Subaru Outback?

Type of Golf Cart	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Subaru Outback Trims
Gas carts	1,300 lbs	All trims
Electric carts	1,700 lbs	All trims
Diesel carts	2,200 lbs	All trims

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 700 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Subaru Outback trim level?

The 2023 Subaru Outback Touring Trim is our recommended trim.

What are the different trim levels for a Subaru Outback?

The Subaru Outback Wagon is available in 9 different trim level options: Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Wilderness, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, Touring, and Touring XT.

What is the most basic Subaru Outback model?

The Subaru Outback Wagon Type starts at 28395. The Base is the base trim level option, while the Touring XT is the highest, most expensive configuration.

What are similar models to the Subaru Outback Trim?

Some similar models include the Honda Passport, Toyota 4Runner, Subaru Outback, Hyundai SANTA FE, and Hyundai PALISADE.

What Can I Tow With My Subaru Outback?

What Can I Tow with My Subaru Outback?