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Padgett · 12-02-2016, 07:30 PM

Biggest issue I see with a '15 Outback even with the 3.6 liter engine is a CVT transmission. Are a number of issues there but is probably the reason for the odd 2750 lb towing limit. Might be able to handle a Sport but not a 2720.

Frankly that is a good reason for something a bit larger with 5 or more gears and a lockup torque converter.

My Jeep has a transmission temperature display and even towing at 65 on a hot Florida day I have not seen it go over 190F. Staying low requires a lock-up.

I've been towing for a long time, first with a mid-sized station wagon, then a mini-van, and now the Jeep. I drive on temperature gauges and if any goes up, I slow down. So far I have not seen anything close to slow-down with the Jeep even towing a 6x12 tandem axle enclosed (barn door) U-Haul full of "stuff".

So short answer: don't.

12-02-2016, 07:30 PM	#8
Padgett TrailManor Master Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Orlando Posts: 2,796	Biggest issue I see with a '15 Outback even with the 3.6 liter engine is a CVT transmission. Are a number of issues there but is probably the reason for the odd 2750 lb towing limit. Might be able to handle a Sport but not a 2720. Frankly that is a good reason for something a bit larger with 5 or more gears and a lockup torque converter. My Jeep has a transmission temperature display and even towing at 65 on a hot Florida day I have not seen it go over 190F. Staying low requires a lock-up. I've been towing for a long time, first with a mid-sized station wagon, then a mini-van, and now the Jeep. I drive on temperature gauges and if any goes up, I slow down. So far I have not seen anything close to slow-down with the Jeep even towing a 6x12 tandem axle enclosed (barn door) U-Haul full of "stuff". So short answer: don't. __________________ Looking for a 24/17 in or near Florida.