ObedB, thanks for responding. I will probably go ahead and fit the car with a base plate and tow it. Just that I thought I had it all ready to go and Subaru threw me a curve. The email I got from Subaru is pretty clear. I'm not sure they get to change there mind, unless they want to buy my car back.
I wondered about the battery issue, the email says to turn the key to the accessory setting and put it in neutral and I should be good to go. I will research that before we hit the road. Thanks again Jsc