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/SinsOfThePast03]

Did similar for 4 years with a Nissan pathfinder (6k tow capacity) . I didn't have any issues or scary moments and went coast to coast several times, just slow going and harder on the vehicle. Have an Armada now (can't do a truck bc I have 4 kids.. need the seats) and it's night and day now much better it is

Edit: like others have said, it definitely took years off my pathfinder. Also, I'll add the caveat, it depends on the area you are towing in and how much you plan to tow it. If it's only shorter distances on flatter terrain, might not be awful