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Old 07-05-2020, 01:39 PM   #65
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Default Re: Towing a Caravan - Mechanical strain etc

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Originally Posted by MercuryT View Post
Why wouldn't it be legal? I'm sure big 4wds pull far better but I doubt it means regular cars can't tow safely if within limits.
My point is I think sombody has allowed the R36 a higher braked towing capacity of 2200 due to its engine power and maybe because its AWD.

for example a regular 2.0TDI Passat wagon has 1500 braked. both are 750KG unbraked.

the weight, ground clearance and transmission are big factors that seem overlooked.
you put 2 tonne on the back of your golf it will be sitting on its bump stops with its nose in the air with a hand-span of tow ball clearance.

just saying try it out first with wind and hills.
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