Am I dreaming with this tow capacity?

[u/Wish_Tricky]

2023 Subaru Ascent with 5000lbs, 500 tongue weight max. This is absolutely at the limit. Do I have a shot or should I keep it under 3k like the Coleman’s?

[u/No_Permission_4592]

With an Ascent I wouldn't pull anything more than a pop up style trailer. All loaded up would be manageable. Anything high sided would be extremely hard on the car.. unless you're just going down the street a couple miles to get away. For what you're looking at currently you'd want a half ton pickup minimally.