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03-03-2022, 12:40 AM
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Happy Camping Momma!
Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: Crownsville, MD
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New MD Gal
Hi all,
Active member of Subaru forums, and finally upgrading from sleeping on an air mattress in a tent to the potential purchase of a 2016 Forest River Flagstaff Classic 625D. I finally looked at it today (3 hours from home), and I swear it has either never been used, or only used once or twice. So, I hope to be an active member and to learn a lot. Thanks in advance! If you are ever in the Annapolis MD area, look me up. 
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03-03-2022, 05:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: SW Florida
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welcome to the site/forum. SW Florida here.
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03-03-2022, 07:15 AM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Northern NJ
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Welcome! I'd ask the dealer to weigh the actual tongue, don't go by the factory spec dry weight. You might easily be over 500 lbs on the tongue, which I imagine is the limit on most Subarus.
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03-03-2022, 07:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Welcome from Delaware!!! Just passed thru your area a couple of weeks ago 
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03-03-2022, 07:40 AM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
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Welcome to theorum. Make sure o o a good PDI(pre delivery inspection) and take lot of notes. The PDI forum can be found by going to the green header bar above and click on Library and look for the PDI form its printable. . Good luck and make them fix any issues before you leave the dealer. Later RJD
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03-03-2022, 07:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Welcome from south Jersey!
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03-03-2022, 08:25 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Welcome to the forum. Just a heads up so you are not surprised later. A quick search says your tongue weight will exceed the capacity of your Subi. Not trying to discourage you, but it is better to know now than after you make the purchase. I have two OB and would not tow that unit with either.
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03-03-2022, 09:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
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Welcome from Wisconsin.
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03-03-2022, 09:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
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welcome to the forum its a great place to get your questions answered. big upgrade.
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03-07-2022, 07:05 PM
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Happy Camping Momma!
Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: Crownsville, MD
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flybob
Welcome to the forum. Just a heads up so you are not surprised later. A quick search says your tongue weight will exceed the capacity of your Subi. Not trying to discourage you, but it is better to know now than after you make the purchase. I have two OB and would not tow that unit with either.
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I drive a ‘21 OB XT Touring - tow capacity 3500, tow hitch, 350. This camper is rated at 296 tongue weight. I agree that most Subies cannot handle this load, but after a ton of research, I believe we are set. Do you disagree, knowing I’m not driving the normal 2.5 engine?
Thanks a ton for your input. It’s why I am here.
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03-07-2022, 07:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Virginia
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Welcome from SW Virginia !!!!!!!
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03-07-2022, 07:14 PM
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Happy Camping Momma!
Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: Crownsville, MD
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PDI
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Originally Posted by aceinspp
Welcome to theorum. Make sure o o a good PDI(pre delivery inspection) and take lot of notes. The PDI forum can be found by going to the green header bar above and click on Library and look for the PDI form its printable. . Good luck and make them fix any issues before you leave the dealer. Later RJD
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That doc is terrific! I’ll be printing it and taking it with us. Even if buying used, it’s a great guideline!
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03-07-2022, 07:59 PM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Northern NJ
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I think my PDI guy would run, even at his advanced age, if he saw me coming again. I had the PDI checklist on a clipboard, flashlight, outlet test, and mechanics creeper. Spent 4 hours on PDI. For a 20' camper.
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