Subaru Legacy Towbars

Subaru Legacy Towing Specifics

The Subaru Legacy was first introduced in 1989 by the Japanese manufacturer as a compact car, offering plenty of strong towing capabilities. The range currently includes a Saloon, Estate and Outback model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Subaru Legacy Saloon Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Subaru Legacy Saloon vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Subaru Legacy Saloon vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Subaru warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Subaru Legacy Saloon models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Subaru Legacy Saloon models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Subaru Legacy Saloon models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Subaru Legacy Saloon models have towbars that require visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Subaru Legacy Saloon models have a nose weight of up to 80kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Subaru Legacy Saloon vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Subaru Legacy Saloon vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1800kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Subaru Legacy Saloon vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Subaru Legacy Estate Towing Specifics

The Subaru Legacy Estate was launched into the market in 1994. If you have a 1994 onwards Subaru Legacy Estate it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Subaru Legacy Estate Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Subaru Legacy Estate vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Subaru Legacy Estate vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Subaru warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Subaru Legacy Estate models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Subaru Legacy Estate models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Subaru Legacy Estate models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Subaru Legacy Estate 1994-2004 and 2009-2015 models have towbars that require non visible and visible bumper cuts.

All Subaru Legacy Estate 2003-2009 models have towbars that require non visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Subaru Legacy Estate 1994-2004 models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

All Subaru Legacy Estate 2003-2009 models have a nose weight of 82kg up to 85kg.

All Subaru Legacy Estate 2009-2015 models have a nose weight of 80kg up to 82kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Subaru Legacy Estate vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Subaru Legacy Estate 1994-2004 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1800kg.

For all Subaru Legacy Estate 2003-2009 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 2000kg.

For all Subaru Legacy Estate 2009-2015 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1800kg up to 2000kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Subaru Legacy Estate vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Subaru Legacy Outback Towing Specifics

The Subaru Legacy Outback was launched into the market in 1996. If you have a 1996 onwards Subaru Legacy Outback it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Subaru Legacy Outback Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Subaru Legacy Outback vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Subaru Legacy Outback vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Subaru warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Subaru Legacy Outback models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Subaru Legacy Outback models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Subaru Legacy Outback models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Subaru Legacy Outback models have towbars that require non visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Subaru Legacy Outback models have a nose weight of up to 82kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Subaru Legacy Outback vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Subaru Legacy Outback vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 2000kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Subaru Legacy Outback vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.