cab591
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Old thread, I know, but stumbled across this while searching for Eurovans towing airstreams...
The Golf is one of Europe's best tow vehicles. It shouldn't have any problems with a 16' trailer. It'd be a hassle with bigger trailers, though. Just remember that you are towing something heavy. The problem with Americans towing is that they believe their car / truck should still act and drive normally -- they expect similar acceleration and braking. Back off, drive slow, and be careful, and it'd do it just fine.
As far as emergency handling goes, check out the first part of this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAH-8_x4SuE
Yes, the trailer is probably lighter than an airstream, but the idea is the same. The Golf is actually pretty sure-footed (and, the MPG is in British MPG -- their gallon is bigger, so naturally they get a few more MPG).
...Figured this would be useful info for anyone else looking up the towing capabilities of a Golf TDI.
The Golf is one of Europe's best tow vehicles. It shouldn't have any problems with a 16' trailer. It'd be a hassle with bigger trailers, though. Just remember that you are towing something heavy. The problem with Americans towing is that they believe their car / truck should still act and drive normally -- they expect similar acceleration and braking. Back off, drive slow, and be careful, and it'd do it just fine.
As far as emergency handling goes, check out the first part of this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAH-8_x4SuE
Yes, the trailer is probably lighter than an airstream, but the idea is the same. The Golf is actually pretty sure-footed (and, the MPG is in British MPG -- their gallon is bigger, so naturally they get a few more MPG).
...Figured this would be useful info for anyone else looking up the towing capabilities of a Golf TDI.