Sean.Mcd
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HELP ASAP!!
First off, I'm not sure if this is the correct forum to post on. I'm not sure of a lot of the different acronyms and the differences in A5/MkV etc etc. I'm somewhat of a newbie. So if this is the incorrect place to post please point me in the right direction. If this is the correct place, please try to remember that I'm slightly retarded when it comes to all the technical data.
As the title says I have a 2009 VW Jetta TDI Automatic (which is DSG correct?) Its also a 2.01, and of course diesel .
Now what I want to do is to have Uhaul or a 3rd party install a trailer hitch, ball, and wiring and the whole shabang. I'm trying to tow an 8x5 Uhual pull trailer from Greensboro NC, to Phoenix AZ. It's around 2200 miles of total trip estimating 4 days of 7-8 hours of driving. Now I understand the trailer weighs approx. 850 lbs, and I have around 400-600lbs of stuff to tow. It's really not a lot of stuff,and might not weigh even that much. I'm terrible at estimating weight. I'm honestly estimating around 12-1300 lbs of total trailer weight. I never got the new manual the dealer apparently sent out, but from what I read in my current manual and the other forums the tongue weight is 200lbs and around 1000 lbs of towing weight for the automatic transmission (DSG) is max (I think the manual transmission is rated for 2000lbs). Also apparently from what I've read in the forums the EU Jettas are rated for even more.
When I phoned the dealership to get their opinion, they of course say they don't recommend towing anything with this vehicle. The few people have thought it would be kind of sketchy (though they're not VW owners). From the forums it seems like most people say it can be done, and even phoning Uhaul their computers gave me a couple options for installation of the whole package to tow the 8X5.
I guess what I'm asking is would anyone recommend that it's okay to tow this type of trailer this type of distance, with said weight, and estimated time to drive? Has anyone been in a similar situation where they towed and what (if any) were the results good and bad? What exactly should i buy if so, to tow a trailer, or should I just let Uhaul install the parts they recommended me for the whole shabang?
I'm just worried i might put too much stress on my tranny/engine and get stranded, ruin the vehicle, or it's just generally not advised.
I appreciate the any help in this matter. This is kind of my only and cheapest option to get my stuff across the country, and I'm trying to do this in around 2-3 weeks from now.
First off, I'm not sure if this is the correct forum to post on. I'm not sure of a lot of the different acronyms and the differences in A5/MkV etc etc. I'm somewhat of a newbie. So if this is the incorrect place to post please point me in the right direction. If this is the correct place, please try to remember that I'm slightly retarded when it comes to all the technical data.
As the title says I have a 2009 VW Jetta TDI Automatic (which is DSG correct?) Its also a 2.01, and of course diesel .
Now what I want to do is to have Uhaul or a 3rd party install a trailer hitch, ball, and wiring and the whole shabang. I'm trying to tow an 8x5 Uhual pull trailer from Greensboro NC, to Phoenix AZ. It's around 2200 miles of total trip estimating 4 days of 7-8 hours of driving. Now I understand the trailer weighs approx. 850 lbs, and I have around 400-600lbs of stuff to tow. It's really not a lot of stuff,and might not weigh even that much. I'm terrible at estimating weight. I'm honestly estimating around 12-1300 lbs of total trailer weight. I never got the new manual the dealer apparently sent out, but from what I read in my current manual and the other forums the tongue weight is 200lbs and around 1000 lbs of towing weight for the automatic transmission (DSG) is max (I think the manual transmission is rated for 2000lbs). Also apparently from what I've read in the forums the EU Jettas are rated for even more.
When I phoned the dealership to get their opinion, they of course say they don't recommend towing anything with this vehicle. The few people have thought it would be kind of sketchy (though they're not VW owners). From the forums it seems like most people say it can be done, and even phoning Uhaul their computers gave me a couple options for installation of the whole package to tow the 8X5.
I guess what I'm asking is would anyone recommend that it's okay to tow this type of trailer this type of distance, with said weight, and estimated time to drive? Has anyone been in a similar situation where they towed and what (if any) were the results good and bad? What exactly should i buy if so, to tow a trailer, or should I just let Uhaul install the parts they recommended me for the whole shabang?
I'm just worried i might put too much stress on my tranny/engine and get stranded, ruin the vehicle, or it's just generally not advised.
I appreciate the any help in this matter. This is kind of my only and cheapest option to get my stuff across the country, and I'm trying to do this in around 2-3 weeks from now.
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