Author: StephenH
Subject: Removing the A/C
Posted: 30 Apr 2016 at 9:45pm
I am towing with a 2016 Ford Escape SE 2L Ecoboost with factory tow package. The tow limit on my vehicle is 3500 lbs. I tow a 179 and the combination behaves quite well. However, I would not necessarily recommend it for anyone else. If we had not just purchased it (with the view toward getting a Casita or other small trailer), I would have gone with something larger with a higher tow rating. When the deal we thought we had on a Casita turned out to be a scam, we needed to find something that was within the tow rating of the Escape. The R-Pod 179 was our choice. We are pushing the limit, but we can't afford to trade while the vehicle is less than a year old and we have a while to go before it is paid for. I added an AeroPlus by PurpleLine, which helps with the aerodynamics and improves my gas mileage. The Escape tows better with it as well.
I agree with the others. You would really be taking a risk with the Subaru. While it probably can be done, it probably should not be.
Subject: Removing the A/C
Posted: 30 Apr 2016 at 9:45pm
I am towing with a 2016 Ford Escape SE 2L Ecoboost with factory tow package. The tow limit on my vehicle is 3500 lbs. I tow a 179 and the combination behaves quite well. However, I would not necessarily recommend it for anyone else. If we had not just purchased it (with the view toward getting a Casita or other small trailer), I would have gone with something larger with a higher tow rating. When the deal we thought we had on a Casita turned out to be a scam, we needed to find something that was within the tow rating of the Escape. The R-Pod 179 was our choice. We are pushing the limit, but we can't afford to trade while the vehicle is less than a year old and we have a while to go before it is paid for. I added an AeroPlus by PurpleLine, which helps with the aerodynamics and improves my gas mileage. The Escape tows better with it as well.
I agree with the others. You would really be taking a risk with the Subaru. While it probably can be done, it probably should not be.