Tiguan Towing

[Simonr23]

Ok, that’s confusing. My allspace is stickered as 200kg on the towbar and somewhere else(maybe the booklet?)

Is it now only 100kg?

That doesn’t seem right.

[Ozsko]

If you have VW documentation showing a 200kg limit send it to VWA for clarification.

[Simonr23]

I didn’t pay attention to the date of your car, not the ‘upgrade’

Perhaps as my car was released as 200kg ball weight, there is no upgrade to muddy the waters?

Just an idea.

[doc_777]

It was a retrospective change - so only an ‘upgrade’ for vehicles which were previously fitted with the lower-rated sticker (I say sticker, because that was the only real change). Anything fitted after the change has the revised rating already

[OTiguan]

Got a tow bar installed yesterday to my MY17 132 comfortline at VW and its has a 200KG ball weight. Anyone know where I can get a brake controller installed in north west Sydney?

[Janus77]

I used Creative Installations, they came to my work for the installation

[OTiguan]

thanks mate, have requested a quote.

[iDiesel]

It was a retrospective change - so only an ‘upgrade’ for vehicles which were previously fitted with the lower-rated sticker (I say sticker, because that was the only real change). Anything fitted after the change has the revised rating already

I have asked my dealer for a new stickers since they we’re available -Oct last year? - and still they haven’t delivered

[Username009]

Gday, just chiming in to inform that the dealer installed towball on my MY19 is rated at 200kg. Hope that helps someone.

[ian]

How things change back in 1976 I bought a V8 Torana Hatchback ,my previous vehicle was a holden HG station wagon ,
With both vehicles I towed a 19ft6in dual wheel viscount caravan , I even had at it weighed at the RTA weigh bridge an it passed
Admittedly it had electric brakes which I used to slow the whole combo down is normal situations and I got plenty of looks when I over took all the fords and Valiants pulling simular vehicles .
Ha the good old Days ,

[jdstephens]

Can someone please check the user manual and find out what the total payload weight is of the Tiguan? This is important for towing because it takes into account tow ball weight + occupants + plus luggage. So towing capacity of 2500kgs and tow ball weight of 200kg are only part of the equation

[Username009]

Can someone please check the user manual and find out what the total payload weight is of the Tiguan? This is important for towing because it takes into account tow ball weight + occupants + plus luggage. So towing capacity of 2500kgs and tow ball weight of 200kg are only part of the equation

below is from the manual, edition 07.2018

132TSI / DSG 7 4MOTION (in kg)
- kerb weight 1,645
- gross vehicle weight rating 2,160-2,260
- gross front axle weight rating 1,160
- gross rear axle weight rating 1,050-1,150
- max. trailer weight, braked, gradients up to 12% 2,100-2,200
- max. trailer weight, braked, gradients up to 8% 2,100-2,200
- max. trailer weight, unbraked 750
- max. gross combination weight rating 4,260-4,765

162TSI / DSG 7 4MOTION (in kg)
- kerb weight 1,669
- gross vehicle weight rating 2,190-2,260
- gross front axle weight rating 1,160
- gross rear axle weight rating 1,080-1,150
- max. trailer weight, braked, gradients up to 12% 2,100-2,500
- max. trailer weight, braked, gradients up to 8% -
- max. trailer weight, unbraked 750
- max. gross combination weight rating 4,430-4,780

[jdstephens]

below is from the manual, edition 07.2018

132TSI / DSG 7 4MOTION (in kg)
- kerb weight 1,645
- gross vehicle weight rating 2,160-2,260
- gross front axle weight rating 1,160
- gross rear axle weight rating 1,050-1,150
- max. trailer weight, braked, gradients up to 12% 2,100-2,200
- max. trailer weight, braked, gradients up to 8% 2,100-2,200
- max. trailer weight, unbraked 750
- max. gross combination weight rating 4,260-4,765

162TSI / DSG 7 4MOTION (in kg)
- kerb weight 1,669
- gross vehicle weight rating 2,190-2,260
- gross front axle weight rating 1,160
- gross rear axle weight rating 1,080-1,150
- max. trailer weight, braked, gradients up to 12% 2,100-2,500
- max. trailer weight, braked, gradients up to 8% -
- max. trailer weight, unbraked 750
- max. gross combination weight rating 4,430-4,780

Thaanks so much for this! Was exactly what I’m after.

[Username009]

How things change back in 1976 I bought a V8 Torana Hatchback ,my previous vehicle was a holden HG station wagon ,
With both vehicles I towed a 19ft6in dual wheel viscount caravan , I even had at it weighed at the RTA weigh bridge an it passed
Admittedly it had electric brakes which I used to slow the whole combo down is normal situations and I got plenty of looks when I over took all the fords and Valiants pulling simular vehicles .
Ha the good old Days ,

IMO Diesel V8 is still the way to go for any serious towing. Much better fuel economy having more torque at low revs with a heavy load. That and If I was going around Australia I’d get a landcruiser due to part availability and service centre familiarity in remote areas.

Saying that, the tig suits my needs and is awesome.

[iDiesel]

IMO Diesel V8 is still the way to go for any serious towing. Much better fuel economy having more torque at low revs with a heavy load.

Not so sure about this. My mate has had 2x LC V8s but when towing they were still very thirsty compared to Amarok V6 and Navara V6

If I was going around Australia I’d get a landcruiser due to part availability and service centre familiarity in remote areas.

or any other Toyota TBH

Saying that, the tig suits my needs and is awesome.

100% agree