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In a search for a new toad, the DW being a loyal VW owner likes the Tiguan. I can't find much anywhere about whether this can be toad on a dolly or 4 down. The Remco site simply lumps all VW's together. But unlike any other VW this is an SUV and also comes in a 4wd model which I would prefer buying but could go ith 2wd/fwd. Anyone have any insight?
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You may have to go to the VW dealership and check the manual, don't listen to the salesman, pull the manual and look at towing or recreational towing.
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Can't help, but VW policy has ALWAYS been that their vehicles are NOT towable 4 wheels down.
Can't tell you if this is "lawyer speak" or a mechanical issue. And it may be some of each, depending on model.
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wolfe10 wrote:Can't help, but VW policy has ALWAYS been that their vehicles are towable 4 wheels down.
I'm not sure what VW vehicles you are referring to, but we sold two AWD VW's before going full-time because NEITHER of them could be towed 4-down.
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There are NO VW's listed as towable in the 2012 FMCA towing guide.
There are NO VW's listed as towable in the 2011 Motor Home magazine towing guide.
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docj wrote:wolfe10 wrote:Can't help, but VW policy has ALWAYS been that their vehicles are towable 4 wheels down.
I'm not sure what VW vehicles you are referring to, but we sold two AWD VW's before going full-time because NEITHER of them could be towed 4-down.
You are correct-- I left out the NOT. Went back and put it in on edit. Thanks.
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Don't really care if it can't be towed 4 down as long as I can tow on a dolly. But I can't find any confirming info on either method. One thing is for sure, can't tow it, won't buy it.
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Effy wrote:Don't really care if it can't be towed 4 down as long as I can tow on a dolly. But I can't find any confirming info on either method. One thing is for sure, can't tow it, won't buy it.
Dont buy it!
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Effy wrote:Don't really care if it can't be towed 4 down as long as I can tow on a dolly. But I can't find any confirming info on either method. One thing is for sure, can't tow it, won't buy it. FWD is OK on a dolly, AWD is not.
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kaydeejay wrote:Effy wrote:Don't really care if it can't be towed 4 down as long as I can tow on a dolly. But I can't find any confirming info on either method. One thing is for sure, can't tow it, won't buy it. FWD is OK on a dolly, AWD is not.
Hmm. so limits my choice to the FWD version..Thanks for the info.
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