I have installed a 3500lb capacity hitch on my 2008 4 Cylinder Subaru Outback with the hopes of renting a trailer to move my things to washington DC. no more than 1500 pounds of... junk. I fear having read some posts here and on the internet that i could put a lot of unnecessary strain on my car.

Should I cut my losses from having purchased the hitch and have my fiance drive the Outback to D.C. Then I rent a U-Haul truck and drive it with the cargo?