twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Does anyone know about this vehicle... as a tow vehicle? I've read (if properly equipped) it can tow over 7000 lbs. Anyone have any personal experience? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Our daughter and her husband had one and it was a "money hog" their's was prone to electonics problems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 VW nice vehicle not sure how they would be to tow with but we call them over engineered. If you try to do any work yourself good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Our daughter and her husband had one and it was a "money hog" their's was prone to electonics problems. That was my thought... on this and the Audi that we looked at. Both are probably very expensive to repair. The only reason we even considered them, is because they claim to have the towing power and they can both fit in our garage (other tow vehicles we've looked at, are all too tall). Having said that, I'd honestly feel safer pulling our hybrid in a bigger/taller vehicle. I could be wrong in that thinking, but I do feel more secure. Think we'll go that (the bigger) way... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stacktester 78 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Very short wheel base therefore causing front end to lift. What will you tow? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stacktester 78 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Never mind lol extension of the other thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stacktester 78 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Never mind lol extension of the other thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stacktester 78 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 My friend Dan is a mechanic for VW in Lakeland and had one. I'll ask him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 My friend Dan is a mechanic for VW in Lakeland and had one. I'll ask him. Thanks :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 My friend Dan is a mechanic for VW in Lakeland and had one. I'll ask him. What? Is that VWDano? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stacktester 78 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Yes. He says 7700 on the Tourag. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I can't believe a VW has more towing capacity than a 1500 truck. Is that the van or the small SUV? IMHO , which is only my opinion. I would not tow any TT unless I had a full size pickup or SUV that had a tow rating that over what I was pulling. I almost learned the hard way pulling our 11000# TT with an under rated truck. Had to hold the wheel with two hands so tight and help from both legs pinned on the wheel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Yep, that is the tow rating. Our son almost bought one to tow his trailer until our daughter told him about the problems they were having. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stacktester 78 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 So many people think just because a vehicle says it can do something they are set. Like I've said a million times the problem with these light SUVs is the swb that makes the tires come up in front taking much needed weight off of them causing sway. Another thing even with a brake controller is stopping and controlling a trailer. Maybe I'm putting too much into it but I've seen a lot of people pulling stuff they shouldn't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Maybe I'm putting too much into it but I've seen a lot of people pulling stuff they shouldn't. No, you're not putting too much into it. If anyone ever wants to see something downright frightening, head north on 75 in Florida some time on a Sunday afternoon in the spring. The snowbirds will be heading north. You would not believe what you see. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 For all the reasons mentioned above that's why I got a V8 on my truck when I bought the new one. Yes, I'm towing a measly 2000 lbs, but the old truck had only a 5,000lb capacity. The new one has 7,000lb capacity. Since the CCC on the trailer is so low, that means a lot of stuff in the truck, so I wanted to make sure I had plenty of capacity to fill the truck with stuff and still not even feel the trailer back there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McMonsters..........Kelly 48 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 For all the reasons mentioned above that's why I got a V8 on my truck when I bought the new one. Yes, I'm towing a measly 2000 lbs, but the old truck had only a 5,000lb capacity. The new one has 7,000lb capacity. Since the CCC on the trailer is so low, that means a lot of stuff in the truck, so I wanted to make sure I had plenty of capacity to fill the truck with stuff and still not even feel the trailer back there.We have a Chevy 2500 HD towing a 4000lb TT, it makes it easy. We are looking at an additional vehicle due to the expanding family and I really don't want a mini van.......I'm thinking a Suburban that can act as a back up tow vehicle if needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 WWLD? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avatab.... Steve 124 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Our daughter and her husband had one and it was a "money hog" their's was prone to electonics problems. VW nice vehicle not sure how they would be to tow with but we call them over engineered. If you try to do any work yourself good luck. Do NOT buy one! We had one and it was nice...... until something went wrong, then it was expensive to fix because of the electronics and/or the German over-engineering. .... Do a Google search on Touareg problems and VW's denials that anythings ever wrong with them... (try "touareg death lag" for starters) Our local garage, who will work on anything, has stopped working on VWs and refers people to the dealership. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 German engineering........ blech!! I am having a love-hate relationship with my camper because of German Engineering. I love the way my little trailer is built..... until something goes wrong, then finding parts, Oy!!!!!!! Let's just say, I'm sooooo happy there are a few European ebay sellers that ship to the US :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cyclonic 55 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Carol, have you reached out to Little Guy? They have a good number of parts for the Dutchmans, might be easier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted February 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 WWLD? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Carol, have you reached out to Little Guy? They have a good number of parts for the Dutchmans, might be easier.Yep, ordered my bearings from them yesterday. Just hope they are in by Friday! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Oh and Cyclonic, are you going to the big Rally in Ohio in August?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cyclonic 55 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Yes, going to be there of at least the latter half of the week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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