I never trust any vehicle’s remaining miles to fuel up below about the 40 mile mark. Lived and learned that lesson a few times. It’s crazy how fast it’ll drop from about the 40/30 mile mark. Congrats on your move to the PNW. I grew up in the SFV (Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks) too and moved to Bakersfield about 17 years ago. Best move we could’ve done for our family was to move out of LA. Empty nesters now and looking to see where we will end up next.
Very true, and I also learned this lesson long time ago too but been so used to the Prius, I didn't think much at all... good thing for the reserve 😌 and maybe you guys can move to WA too? Lol. It's a perfect state for the nature lovers.
Just a comment. There was a study on Myth Busters (Discovery Channel). The myth busted was the idea that turning off your AC and rolling down your windows to save gas was true or not. They tested this and it was actually less efficient to drive with no AC and the windows down because it created more drag. It’s better to leave the windows up and have the AC on or better yet have the windows up and just ride in a “sauna” if you handle it for maximum efficiency. Similarly it’s the same myth where they tested trucks and how people used to roll with their tailgates down, this is also a myth because the tailgate closed created a vortex in the bed of the truck in which the air flowing over the cab of the truck hits the vortex and goes over the bed completely much like a rear spoiler. Anyway new to your channel trying to support a fellow Asian brother. Keep it up.
Hi Ray, my Asian brotha! Lol. It's funny that you mention that because I remember watching that episode, and I did drive a while with the ac off and Windows up, but it got too hot 🔥 🥵 so the last few miles, I was like screw it. LoL. Anyways, thanks for the reminder and looking out. I appreciate it 🙏
@@ChasingAdventuresCO yeah I know what you mean. Good stuff keep it up I’ll be watching your videos. Recently bought my wife a OBW which made me find your channel. Anyway keep it up.
Did the move out of Cali myself in my #outbackwilderness back in March of this year, but mine was from Nor Cal to Nashville… wish I documented the trip but very similar in setup
Not sure if your trailer has brakes or not but the max tow weight is 1000lbs and max tongue is 100lbs without brakes which I would've verified prior to departure. Someone also mentioned the 91 on the AKI. Just a friendly reminder to always read the manual.
Nice, I just moved to Washington aswell. I’m from Las Vegas , NV. I live 30 miles north of Seattle in lake Stevens. I have a Colorado zr2 and I do a bit of exploring around my area.
Yeah man I’m down, I need to make friends lol . I haven’t done too much south of Seattle, but I have done some exploring and scouting up the mountain loop highway and highway 20 ( cascades hwy)
@Martin S. nice. I will definitely check them out. I am down in South so I've done few places near Eumclaw hwy 410, MT Rainer surrounding area and been loving it!! I have few videos that I've already uploaded and have a camping video coming up shortly in those area.
Impressive video! Subscribed because as a former Subaru fanboy, I want to see if your CVT lasts any longer than mine did. I never towed anything that heavy but did use mine on the beach where it never even seemed to be working hard.
I pulled a U-Haul motorcycle trailer with a bike I bought 450 miles behind my 2011 Outback, about a ton total weight. I didn’t get as poor mileage as you, but the CVT didn’t like going over 55 (which is the max MPH U-Haul says to go anyway).
@@ChasingAdventuresCO I drive a Prius! Thats how I started following you because of your Prius V! I always wanted to convert it into a Prius camper like all these other people on youtube! I drive to California a lot! I just got back from Santa Cruz, California a couple days ago. It was like a 13 hr drive. Been driving to California from Tacoma almost once a month for the past few months! Even drove to San Diego which is super far! I did 18hrs straight no sleep! Never doing that again! I love the Prius! Wish i got the Prius V because they got more space!
@@ChasingAdventuresCO btw! Theres a big community of Koreans in Tacoma! Especially South Tacoma way! I always go eat there! They have so many Korean BBQs and good food and the H&M grocery market!
Hey Welcome to WA :) I’m an Outback Wilderness owner also :) The Subie Adventure Club is doing section 3 of the WABDR this weekend :) you should check it out.
@@codyleatherman846 oh Wait. I did join few weeks ago. I see Taco Tuesday meet up but don't see WABDR posting. Let me look through it again. Thank you Cody
Looks like you had a lot of sag. I can't tell if you lost original space with the new tires before loading up. I would like to know how much weight you had in the car and how much weight you had in thee trailer. I'm buying a new 2024 Wilderness Outback and a 1500 LB trailer with brakes. I hope my sag is not as much. If it is, I'll need air bags on the back.
I don't know the exact weight but I am guessing I was maxed out on the weight. But even with a empty trailer, it was sagging quite a bit so If you are going to to trail all the time, I would recommend getting air bags in the rear.
What location is the favorite rest stop? There were other videos you had before where you mentioned the specific place, but I don't see those videos anymore. I think it was originally when you and your wife did a road trip to Washington to see family.
Always do but if the car is telling you that there is 40 miles to empty and just after few miles goes to 20 and 0 is kinda alarming. Nothing you can do.
Appreciate the video very much. Do you know what your full load was for in the car and trailer plus contents? Sure would be nice to know relative to marketed capacities. Not much clearance left in rear tire well. Thanks again!
Hello Mark, thank you for the comment! Unfortunately I do not know the weight of the load exactly but I am sure it was less than 3500lbs. Because the trailer is only 775lbs and I would guess my total gross weight was near 2000lbs so it was under its limit and the car had about say 600 lbs including the cargo carrier. Plus two adults and our pepper. And yeah it did lowered the rear quit a bit. But over all the car handled it great!
Hello Ian. I never knew you had to put 91 when towing. Thank you for the info. Next time I tow a trailer, I'll make sure to put 91 and see what happens.
We’re you just renting in SoCal and bought in Washington? Loved out there in Northern Oregon and Washington but as others have told me they got sick of the rain and gloomy 24/7 One couple of ours went straight to AZ right after since they got priced out of CA Anyhow wish you best of luck and congrats on the new move!
Hello BocaChica B. Yes we did a one way rental and dropped it off at WA. Well so far the weather's been super nice and looking forward to the cold gloomy wet weather soon. ~
@@ChasingAdventuresCO ah i just realized you responded about the uhaul I meant renting the townhome in SoCal and Bought in WA or did you buy that townhome
Looks like you were way over weight in both towing and gvw. Still you did just fine. Worth the extra gas to reduce the number of trips.👍 P.S. Uhaul trailers are bomb proof but HEAVY!
damn this video couldn't have been more pertinent, last semester of school ( lets go CSULA) So Cal is getting really out of hand with Housing, inflation, and general chaos..its just one of those questions do you leave to reset, risking it or scrap by in hopes of something better? idk you got yourself a subscriber fam
Hello Hieu, that was the question i've been asking my self for the longest time because there was no hope it was going to get better, Plus the weather is going to get worse and worse so when my wife answered my question and said lets move, what do we got to loose? I said OK!! and so far it's been the best decision we made so far. Thank you for subbing~!!
I lived most of my life in SoCal... about 10 years of it in South OC (Laguna Beach/Dana Point), and I loved it.... but I, too, moved up to the PNW (in 2010).. but I went further over the border to Vancouver (I married a Canadian ☺). Do I miss SoCal? Of course... but I still much prefer living in Vancouver... I go down to visit family once/twice a year and I'm good 👍 (and yes, I'm also an OBW owner 🤙)
Hello Ken, it's nice to meet someone who is in very much similar situation as I am (expect for marring a Canadian. 😆) and yeah, I do miss the sunny Cali and friends out there, but just like you, I do prefer living in PNW where all seasons are noticeable. Thanks for your comment~ I'll see you around.
@KenCheng, absolutely ADORE Vancouver! We’re up in CA at least once a year as we usually swing up to Whistler for 4 days in Dec., and then stop on Robson on the way back down. Amazing city, and Stanley Park is just breathtaking.
Hello Rodrick, oh the tires handled great! And I didn't have any time on the wet because no rain in WA yet... and unfortunately I do not know the weight of the load exactly but I am sure it was less than 3500lbs. Because the trailer is only 775lbs and I would guess my total gross weight was near 2000lbs so it was under its limit and the car had about say 600 lbs including the cargo carrier. Plus two adults and our pepper. But again, it did a fantastic job brining us here without any issue.
Was there any permanent sag or damage to the rear suspension? I have a 2000 pound camping trailer and I want to get an Outback Woderness soon. I currently tow with an old Jeep and the trailer weight left a permanent sag in my rear springs.
Yes it is. did not chance the suspension set up yet. I am running Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT. you can view my initial review and mounting here. ua-cam.com/video/4ydeLQinMeI/v-deo.html
@@ChasingAdventuresCO I currently have a 2020 Subaru Forester and considering buying the 2023 Outback once my lease ends. My sales guy told me to order it in March for June delivery. I am considering adding the off road tires and keeping the lift on the Outback wilderness.
@Girlsloveforcars especially if you are coming from forester, the OWB has much powerful turbo engine and better off road capable transmission too so you will notice the difference right away~ keep us posted and keep chasing adventures ~
Hello Donald, that's funny. Since this trip I did buy two 1.75 gallon tank and attached it on the side of the car for peace of mind. LoL. Have you had any case where you ran out of gas?
@ChasingAdventuresCO awesome ill check it out thank you, Been watching your video quiet recently helped me choose out an outback last week myself from you adventure videos thank you for the helpful videos 🤙
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I never trust any vehicle’s remaining miles to fuel up below about the 40 mile mark. Lived and learned that lesson a few times. It’s crazy how fast it’ll drop from about the 40/30 mile mark.
Congrats on your move to the PNW. I grew up in the SFV (Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks) too and moved to Bakersfield about 17 years ago. Best move we could’ve done for our family was to move out of LA. Empty nesters now and looking to see where we will end up next.
Very true, and I also learned this lesson long time ago too but been so used to the Prius, I didn't think much at all... good thing for the reserve 😌 and maybe you guys can move to WA too? Lol. It's a perfect state for the nature lovers.
Just a comment. There was a study on Myth Busters (Discovery Channel). The myth busted was the idea that turning off your AC and rolling down your windows to save gas was true or not. They tested this and it was actually less efficient to drive with no AC and the windows down because it created more drag. It’s better to leave the windows up and have the AC on or better yet have the windows up and just ride in a “sauna” if you handle it for maximum efficiency. Similarly it’s the same myth where they tested trucks and how people used to roll with their tailgates down, this is also a myth because the tailgate closed created a vortex in the bed of the truck in which the air flowing over the cab of the truck hits the vortex and goes over the bed completely much like a rear spoiler. Anyway new to your channel trying to support a fellow Asian brother. Keep it up.
Hi Ray, my Asian brotha! Lol. It's funny that you mention that because I remember watching that episode, and I did drive a while with the ac off and Windows up, but it got too hot 🔥 🥵 so the last few miles, I was like screw it. LoL. Anyways, thanks for the reminder and looking out. I appreciate it 🙏
@@ChasingAdventuresCO yeah I know what you mean. Good stuff keep it up I’ll be watching your videos. Recently bought my wife a OBW which made me find your channel. Anyway keep it up.
Nice move, glad all is well and good adventures.
Thank you Seymour. Yeah it was a heck of a decision but we made it!
Did the move out of Cali myself in my #outbackwilderness back in March of this year, but mine was from Nor Cal to Nashville… wish I documented the trip but very similar in setup
Nice. How do you like Nashville? Anywhere is better than Cali I guess. 😆
Been there w low fuel to no fuel instantaneous transition in the Outback. But never ran out of gas.
Glad I'm not the only one and I was really close to running out of fuel. Plus I was more worried because I was trailing.
Not sure if your trailer has brakes or not but the max tow weight is 1000lbs and max tongue is 100lbs without brakes which I would've verified prior to departure. Someone also mentioned the 91 on the AKI. Just a friendly reminder to always read the manual.
that's a great point James. glad I had no issues with it.
Nice, I just moved to Washington aswell. I’m from Las Vegas , NV. I live 30 miles north of Seattle in lake Stevens. I have a Colorado zr2 and I do a bit of exploring around my area.
Hi Martin! That is good to know. Maybe in the future we can go exploring together. Any good places you recommend?
Yeah man I’m down, I need to make friends lol . I haven’t done too much south of Seattle, but I have done some exploring and scouting up the mountain loop highway and highway 20 ( cascades hwy)
Definitely recommend both those areas. lots of hiking trails with awesome views and a bunch of good camping.
@Martin S. nice. I will definitely check them out. I am down in South so I've done few places near Eumclaw hwy 410, MT Rainer surrounding area and been loving it!! I have few videos that I've already uploaded and have a camping video coming up shortly in those area.
Yeah, I just got my wildernesses a month ago and went on a road trip. Yeah that gas gauge goes down pretty fast once you get past half a tank.
Right?! now I always carry extra gas LOL
Impressive video! Subscribed because as a former Subaru fanboy, I want to see if your CVT lasts any longer than mine did. I never towed anything that heavy but did use mine on the beach where it never even seemed to be working hard.
Haha, thanks! It's holding up just fine 🙂
@@ChasingAdventuresCO How many miles?
Watch for a chirp when you put it in gear. That is the first sign.
I only have 14k
Oh, that’s funny. I didn’t realize you moved up here from SoCal. Where in SoCal? I moved up here from Long Beach in ‘96.
Nice! I moved from Valencia.
@@ChasingAdventuresCO spend much time at Magic Mountain? 🤣
@LaurenceMSchwarz oh yeah! We had an annual pass with a food voucher, so we went every week for a few hours. Good times!!
@@ChasingAdventuresCO I bet you did!
I pulled a U-Haul motorcycle trailer with a bike I bought 450 miles behind my 2011 Outback, about a ton total weight. I didn’t get as poor mileage as you, but the CVT didn’t like going over 55 (which is the max MPH U-Haul says to go anyway).
interesting, I guess the Turbo does help when towing because I didn't really notice any difference.
Grew up in Washington my whole life! Welcome to Washington bro and maybe ill see you in Tacoma randomly one day.
Hello Kaigaku. Thank you for the welcome and if you see me, make sure to say 👋 ~
@@ChasingAdventuresCO Idefinitely will!
@@kaigaku4220 BTW what do you drive?
@@ChasingAdventuresCO I drive a Prius! Thats how I started following you because of your Prius V! I always wanted to convert it into a Prius camper like all these other people on youtube! I drive to California a lot! I just got back from Santa Cruz, California a couple days ago. It was like a 13 hr drive. Been driving to California from Tacoma almost once a month for the past few months! Even drove to San Diego which is super far! I did 18hrs straight no sleep! Never doing that again! I love the Prius! Wish i got the Prius V because they got more space!
@@ChasingAdventuresCO btw! Theres a big community of Koreans in Tacoma! Especially South Tacoma way! I always go eat there! They have so many Korean BBQs and good food and the H&M grocery market!
Hey Welcome to WA :) I’m an Outback Wilderness owner also :) The Subie Adventure Club is doing section 3 of the WABDR this weekend :) you should check it out.
I second that! I am also an Outback Wilderness owner in the Subie Adventure Club! ✌
Hello Cody. Thank you and I will definitely check it out and join in on your adventures!! Can't wait~ is it a FB club?
@@Timelrd_OBW finally nice to meet fellow OBW owners.
@@ChasingAdventuresCO Yes it is a Facebook club.
@@codyleatherman846 oh Wait. I did join few weeks ago. I see Taco Tuesday meet up but don't see WABDR posting. Let me look through it again. Thank you Cody
Crazy.. Pretty much the same MPGs I get on my Lexus GX.
Hahaha yes I was very surprised 😮!!
Srsly, I get the same w/ my V8 4runner. What have you averaged without the trailer in Washington vs California?
@mercurials54 I am averaging 23 MPG in WA. Bit more than CA for sure.
Looks like you had a lot of sag. I can't tell if you lost original space with the new tires before loading up. I would like to know how much weight you had in the car and how much weight you had in thee trailer. I'm buying a new 2024 Wilderness Outback and a 1500 LB trailer with brakes. I hope my sag is not as much. If it is, I'll need air bags on the back.
I don't know the exact weight but I am guessing I was maxed out on the weight. But even with a empty trailer, it was sagging quite a bit so If you are going to to trail all the time, I would recommend getting air bags in the rear.
What location is the favorite rest stop? There were other videos you had before where you mentioned the specific place, but I don't see those videos anymore. I think it was originally when you and your wife did a road trip to Washington to see family.
ah, yes that was an order video!! here is the map of the rest stop! maps.app.goo.gl/hwW67kVS6BhqBux66
This is why you think ahead when fueling up
Always do but if the car is telling you that there is 40 miles to empty and just after few miles goes to 20 and 0 is kinda alarming. Nothing you can do.
Appreciate the video very much. Do you know what your full load was for in the car and trailer plus contents? Sure would be nice to know relative to marketed capacities. Not much clearance left in rear tire well. Thanks again!
Hello Mark, thank you for the comment! Unfortunately I do not know the weight of the load exactly but I am sure it was less than 3500lbs. Because the trailer is only 775lbs and I would guess my total gross weight was near 2000lbs so it was under its limit and the car had about say 600 lbs including the cargo carrier. Plus two adults and our pepper. And yeah it did lowered the rear quit a bit. But over all the car handled it great!
I noticed you put in regular, Subaru recommends 91 if your towing, may have gotten better fuel millage?
Hello Ian. I never knew you had to put 91 when towing. Thank you for the info. Next time I tow a trailer, I'll make sure to put 91 and see what happens.
Considering you have AT tires, loaded in the cabin, Roof rack, and towing a trailer. Getting 15 to 17 MPG is not too bad.
I guess not. still better then the Tacoma off road with a roof top tent I had before this.
We’re you just renting in SoCal and bought in Washington?
Loved out there in Northern Oregon and Washington but as others have told me they got sick of the rain and gloomy 24/7
One couple of ours went straight to AZ right after since they got priced out of CA
Anyhow wish you best of luck and congrats on the new move!
Hello BocaChica B. Yes we did a one way rental and dropped it off at WA. Well so far the weather's been super nice and looking forward to the cold gloomy wet weather soon. ~
@@ChasingAdventuresCO ah i just realized you responded about the uhaul
I meant renting the townhome in SoCal and Bought in WA or did you buy that townhome
@@wtfbocanegra ah I miss understood you~ no we r renting here as well. We r waiting for the pricing to go down.
Did the clamp solved the rattling?
Will be moving to Texas soon.
100%! its a must have.
@@ChasingAdventuresCOwhere do you buy the clamp from ?
Looks like you were way over weight in both towing and gvw. Still you did just fine. Worth the extra gas to reduce the number of trips.👍
P.S. Uhaul trailers are bomb proof but HEAVY!
Yeah might of gone little over but yes the car did great. Passing through the mountains and on a flat stretch, didn't even feel like I was trailing.
the fluctuation in mileage could be from amount or percentage of ethanol in the gasoline
I was also thinking that too
damn this video couldn't have been more pertinent, last semester of school ( lets go CSULA) So Cal is getting really out of hand with Housing, inflation, and general chaos..its just one of those questions do you leave to reset, risking it or scrap by in hopes of something better? idk
you got yourself a subscriber fam
Hello Hieu, that was the question i've been asking my self for the longest time because there was no hope it was going to get better, Plus the weather is going to get worse and worse so when my wife answered my question and said lets move, what do we got to loose? I said OK!! and so far it's been the best decision we made so far. Thank you for subbing~!!
nice video
Thank you Timothy!
I lived most of my life in SoCal... about 10 years of it in South OC (Laguna Beach/Dana Point), and I loved it.... but I, too, moved up to the PNW (in 2010).. but I went further over the border to Vancouver (I married a Canadian ☺). Do I miss SoCal? Of course... but I still much prefer living in Vancouver... I go down to visit family once/twice a year and I'm good 👍 (and yes, I'm also an OBW owner 🤙)
Hello Ken, it's nice to meet someone who is in very much similar situation as I am (expect for marring a Canadian. 😆) and yeah, I do miss the sunny Cali and friends out there, but just like you, I do prefer living in PNW where all seasons are noticeable. Thanks for your comment~ I'll see you around.
@KenCheng, absolutely ADORE Vancouver! We’re up in CA at least once a year as we usually swing up to Whistler for 4 days in Dec., and then stop on Robson on the way back down. Amazing city, and Stanley Park is just breathtaking.
Did i see $6.69gl? Ouch. Great video ese.
yes you did! but this was back in 2022
How do you think the tires performed and any time on them on the wet? Did you ever weigh them?
Hello Rodrick, oh the tires handled great! And I didn't have any time on the wet because no rain in WA yet... and unfortunately I do not know the weight of the load exactly but I am sure it was less than 3500lbs. Because the trailer is only 775lbs and I would guess my total gross weight was near 2000lbs so it was under its limit and the car had about say 600 lbs including the cargo carrier. Plus two adults and our pepper. But again, it did a fantastic job brining us here without any issue.
How heavy was the trailer, all up?
Was there any permanent sag or damage to the rear suspension? I have a 2000 pound camping trailer and I want to get an Outback Woderness soon. I currently tow with an old Jeep and the trailer weight left a permanent sag in my rear springs.
from my trip, it did not sag and bounced right back after releasing the trailer. but for the long term? maybe it might.
@@ChasingAdventuresCO thanks for the reply. Good to know.
@@TheMachoGabacho anytime~
@themachogabacho did you ever do this!? Looking to get a 2200 lb trailer to pull with my obw
@@sadcitycycling9642 no, I decided not to get the Outback.
Is that the same 9.5 inch ground clearance on the wilderness? What tires are you running on that car?
Yes it is. did not chance the suspension set up yet. I am running Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT. you can view my initial review and mounting here.
ua-cam.com/video/4ydeLQinMeI/v-deo.html
@@ChasingAdventuresCO I currently have a 2020 Subaru Forester and considering buying the 2023 Outback once my lease ends. My sales guy told me to order it in March for June delivery. I am considering adding the off road tires and keeping the lift on the Outback wilderness.
@Girlsloveforcars nice! Well that will be 2023 model and you are going to have updated eye site with better screen layout. Jealous!!
@@ChasingAdventuresCO I am looking forward to it. I have the touring trim on my forester but thinking of getting the Wilderness Edition.
@Girlsloveforcars especially if you are coming from forester, the OWB has much powerful turbo engine and better off road capable transmission too so you will notice the difference right away~ keep us posted and keep chasing adventures ~
Do you feel like that size trailer was adequate
yes it was~
6:13 is that a real dog?
Yes it's a real 🐕
Always carry a small gas can on road trips! Even if only a 2.5 gallon!
Hello Donald, that's funny. Since this trip I did buy two 1.75 gallon tank and attached it on the side of the car for peace of mind. LoL. Have you had any case where you ran out of gas?
Not me but my buddy did a 2200 mile trip and ran out of diesel 20 foot from the pump! Traffic was to blame…
@@donaldlester1997 oh zees. But I am glad he wasn't too far away from the gas station.
I don't think it's going from 20 miles to no miles. It's going from "around 20 miles" to "you're on your own, buddy."
Is your Subaru lifted?
Hello, they are factory Wilderness lift. I have not touched any of the suspensions. do you also have the Wilderness?
@@ChasingAdventuresCO what’s size
Your tire .. ?
@@komadventure3633 245 65 17s. You can see my full review here at ua-cam.com/video/4ydeLQinMeI/v-deo.html
What yakima box is that you use?
Skybox 16
@ChasingAdventuresCO awesome ill check it out thank you,
Been watching your video quiet recently helped me choose out an outback last week myself from you adventure videos thank you for the helpful videos 🤙
@@ThelifeofKalani that's awesome!! congrats and thank you for your support!!
@ChasingAdventuresCO thank you as well, look forward to more video post
@@ThelifeofKalani anytime!
$6+ for a gallon of gas! I'd flee CA as well.
haha, I got scared!! and glad I did.
I think the word youre looking for is tow...
what did I say?
@@ChasingAdventuresCO trail 😂
Has anyone in the comments ever towed a trailer with a toro 52 inch Toro Grandstand on a 2019 Subaru Forewter asking for a friend? 😂
So jealous… let me escape from the SoCal……..
Hello Derek, it was a hard decision for us too, but once decided, we just did it without out thinking too much. Sometimes you just gotta do it!!
DO IT!!!!! You won’t be sorry!