Practical Caravan | VW Golf | Tow Test 2013

[@miguel-angelmanrique7453]

I believe they are JR Grand Aero Towing Mirror Set. But I'm not 100% sure.

[@JayandJenn07]

Is the 2014 US tdi jetta just as capable?

[@KirkThomson]

canamrv.ca/towing/car-videos/jetta-towing-visa/ I have used a 2006 TDI for towing over a 100,000 km, everywhere from PEI, Vermont, the Tail of the Dragon in North Carolina with a 16' Airstream Bambi, to about 150 trips Vista Cruisers and R-Pods, Airstream 16, 19' and 22' as far as Fort McMurray, Alberta. Our 2010 with the new 2.0L has done about 90,000 km (50,000 miles) so far. Our 2010 has a DSG and never has overheated.

[@claire4343]

+Kirk Thomson Kirk, I just bought a Golf TDI and I can't find a hitch or wiring kit to pull my 2400 lb travel trailer (dry weight). I was told my Golf TDI with DSG transmission could pull 3500 lbs. I want to be able to use the electric brakes on my trailer. I'm in the US. Thanks, Claire

[@KirkThomson]

They work great! You can call me at 1-866-226-2678 and I can go over the modifications need.

[@theterrible0ne]

+Kirk Thomson How much weight were you pulling with the 2010? I have a 2014 and I'm seeking info on what I can tow with my car. Thanks.

[@KirkThomson]

OGtubbywanker it's not the weight that is the biggest concern, but the aerodynamics of the trailer. I can tow a 22 Airstream Sport with my 2010, but have a difficult time with a 14' Avenger that is 2/3 less weight, but sits high in the air and has a corrugated aluminum front that is flat. Which engine do you have?

[@michellebrown7002]

can I pull a small boat with my vw eos? 2.0 turbo

[@jackmeleady5826]

michelle brown look in your owners manual. Maybe not if you have an auto trans. I tow a boat with a 1.4tsi

[@gangsterboat69]

What kind of side mirror extensions are those?

[@vincentpalardy6481]

Is the Golf Tdi 2015, manual, able to tow a small caravan ?

[@AZaker-jw1fm]

What hitch do u run? What brand

[@rob12841]

Does this mean the MK3 facelift Leon 2.0 TDI 150 hatchback has the same towing capabilities? Same engine, same chassis??

[@veeruhrcgeology]

how much is the fuel consumption while towing caravan ? i had skoda scala 1.6tdi 85kw .

[@xdgmail1458]

its shit

[@schmirgldecks]

simple question,can i tow a smaller boat on a trailer with 2017,2018,2019 golf vw petrol tsi?

[@bellawilde2169]

Can the 2013 Volkswagen Golf wagon tow the same?

[@TheYeet]

I thought dsg transmission was not recommended for towing for tdi engine. (Due to overheating)

[@jacobstamm3594]

+Yigit Gergin Sans a torque converter the DSG should not have any heat issues from reasonable use towing. However care should be taken to not tax the wet clutch disks before full engagement. I wouldn't attempt to launch a boat on a slippery ramp.

[@JimWorldLeader]

Yigit Gergin According to Wikipedia, the first 2 DSG transmissions VW made, they had a problem with them overheating in stop and go city traffic, in humid Chinese weather. Since then VW have fixed this problem, and outside North America, DSG transmissions now have a very good reputation for towing.

[@joserivera1981]

Which reference of trailer hitch do you use?

[@albertlam1249]

OEM swivel

[@stanleykania7184]

Hell yeah

[@tugrulbozdemir6853]

hello, I own a Golf Mk-6 1.4 TSI 160 HP year: 2010 with DSG transmission. I will buy a CAravan which is approx. 1000kg. The question is: will DSG cause problems with towing the trailer?

[@Michael33342]

No, put the dsg box into sport mode and it will keep the revs up and you'll have no problems at all

[@MatrixDiscovery]

This car is illegal now that we know the VW is using hacked programming.

[@aarongoodchild5040]

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