towing

  1. VanDamMan

    Caravans / leisure trailers: bike rack on a-frame

    I’m thinking of getting the Thule Smart bike rack….to fit on the A frame of my trailer….any feedback from users :) Due to impending purchase of an E bike ….. did my measurements and will clear the handbrake…
  2. Carlwaynie

    Anyone Towed With a TSi 150ps

    Hi all, looking at possibly buying a petrolT6 the 150 brake, anyone out there used one for towing, my caravan weight is approximately 1400kg, I know the fuel economy won’t be as good as diesel but I’m very concerned about adblue and egr valves etc on the diesel vans
  3. J

    2wd ok for towing ?

    hi everybody, i have ordered a new 6.1 fairly well specced 199 dsg 4 motion last april (21) and have just been told i wont get it until at least q1 23 ! question is i tow a 2000kg caravan a fair bit and have always had 4 motions but dealer has offered a good deal on a caravelle but its only fwd...
  4. C

    Towing? my main question is I want to buy a VW transporter to pull a horse trailer and need to know which size engine I need.

    I want to convert it to have a bed, sink, stove. pull a two horse trailer , specs, The trailer is constructed with aluminium floor and sidewalls and runs on the renowned Pullman 2 suspension system. Internal dimensions are 4.90m x 2.07m x 2.30m (LxWxH) with a gross weight of 3500 kg and...
  5. T

    Towing capability / advice 102bhp

    Hi all. So I’ve finally got round to buying a transporter T28 102bhp, the only concern I have is that it will not have enough grunt for towing my caravan (weight 1.3t). Has anyone remapped theirs to improve and how did it work, did it damage the engine/gearbox in any way, or have towing...
  6. Samro

    Towing biggish stuff.

    Here is a pic taken today of my new T32 coupled up to our family caravan. I'm thinking that I need to review the height that the rear end is set at? This is a shame because the KW V1 coil overs look perfect when not towing. I am no stranger to towing and have towed tens of thousands of miles...
  7. RyanGerry

    SoLows and towing a caravan - anyone doing it?

    I've been running SoLows now for around 18 months and cant fault them. I tow a teardrop trailer with no problems but I'm now looking to upgrade to a 6 berth caravan and I'm not sure if the SoLows height at the highest setting will cut it, I'm running 18" banded steels with the SoLows fully...
  8. R

    Best T6 option for towing up to 2 tons & loaded van?

    Hi all, I’m going to be buying a late 2020/21 T6 kombi van for towing a rally car & box trailer etc & need recommendations as to reliability and towing performance. I’ve been warned against the higher horse power bi-turbo models due to reliability issues but is this more on earlier models with...
  9. Paynewright

    Driving Licence Changes - Towing

    Hi, Not sure if its been posted already (I couldn’t find it) but the licence towing categories are being changed. Basically, those who passed after 1997 no longer need to take an additional test to tow over 750KG...
  10. dandan88

    Little help with towing please guys

    Guys I have a t32, I want to tow my caravan which is pretty big but I’m unsure what I can tow without b+e on my license? Could anyone share any kind advice. I have read about the combined weight not being more than 3500kgs which prob leaves me 300kgs lol
  11. G

    Tow weights - caravan

    Hi Everyone This is a great site, with great information and advice. ok here goes, I’ve camped and had many large motorhomes over the years and I’m still learning as we go along. We decided to downsize to a T6 lwb not so long ago, I really don’t think there is a perfect scenario out there to...
  12. Brennanpj

    Thule Wanderway reviews

    Anyone out there using a Thule wanderway tailgate bike rack . I like the look of them and the option of starting with a two bike carrier and adding additional bike holders if required. any real world reviews / pictures.
  13. T

    Removable flange towbar for T6 - to carry motorbike?

    Hi, New member here & first post - I just bought a '17 LWB Camper conversion. Happy bunny. I would like to add a towbar to the van so I can carry my full-size enduro (motocross) bike on a Dave Cooper rack or similar. These racks attach to flange towbars - I can find plenty of those, but...
  14. Dogs Dung

    What weight can I tow with T30 Kombi?

    Hi what is the Max weight I can tow with T30 6.1 Kombi? mainly Car Trandporter work ta
  15. M

    Trailer light issues

    Had a Westfalia detachable tow bar fitted with a 13pin plug and coded to my T6 have no issues with standard lights on a trailer but used a mates brand new trailer with led lights and had some real issues! The bulb failure light came one, when indicating right, on the dash the indicator was...
  16. Tourershine

    Volkswagen Trailer assist

    I'd never seen this before :eek:
  17. Vanzilla

    Electric Brake Controller for trailer?

    Hi all, hoping for some guidance. We want to tow a trailer that has electric brakes. Our van is a 2016 Australian Multivan and it has a VW towbar and a flat 12 electric socket to connect the trailer to. The socket wiring includes a blue wire for ‘service brake’ which I understand to be the feed...
  18. Boomshanker

    Towing mirrors

    Hello All, Just bought a used caravan to tow behind our T6. It came with towing mirrors but they are more suited for a car mirror. Has anybody got any recommendations as to what fits well on there van. Thanks.
  19. G

    Koni shocks and H&R springs and ARBs

    Yesterday I bit the bullet and headed on up to CRS in Cannock. I've been unhappy with the height of my tow ball, just way too high when the van is empty and my twin axle trailer was riding with too much weight on its rear axle. Steve listened to my issues and came up with a solution. Steve and...
  20. Johnod17

    Sold Caravan for sale

    I have my mum and dad’s caravan on eBay if anyone is interested It is a Coachman 460/2 (2 berth) my dad has terminal cancer so caravan days are over. This is the listing number 224138964740 Starting at £17k but open to offers https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224138964740 Thanks John
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