Subaru 2004 Forester Owner's Manual page 308

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Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a

change in weight distribution while driving.

Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to 11 per-

cent of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the

maximum value of 200 lbs (90 kg).

2) Bathroom scale

The tongue load can be weighed with a bathroom

scale as shown in the illustration above. When weigh-

ing the tongue load, be sure to position the towing cou-

pler at the height at which it would be during actual

towing, using a jack as shown.

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