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August 12th, 2009, 18:36
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sacto
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Show what you tow!
I'm about to install a Curt hitch on my '05 TDI wagon, planning to pull a small camping trailer, though not sure which one yet. Thinking of building my own from a small cargo trailer. I'm curious what other people are towing with their TDI's, so post up some picks of your TDI-trailer rig! 
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2005 Jetta GLS TDI wagon, 5-speed
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August 12th, 2009, 18:42
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teh stallionz!!1
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: cape cod, ma
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more pics in my sig link. 5x8x5 homebuilt trailer 
OEM otis hitch. i should mention my max total combined weight (weighed at a truckstop) i've towed was 5500 lbs, so ~2500 total payload (including what i had in the car itself). towed it 1800 mi across country, didn't have any problems, even with the tall .658 gear. had rc3 and 17/22 turbo, at the time
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August 12th, 2009, 18:46
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Victoria, BC, Canada
Fuel Economy: 5.7 / 5.1 / 4.5 L/100km
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Not mine but another Club member
And mine a few years ago
Second pic is a spoof, in case you're wondering! 
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First documented MK4 VNT20 Installation in North America!!
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August 12th, 2009, 19:49
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Richmond, VA
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This is it!
Sometimes I have two on the back, but this is probably all it will see.
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'05 Golf GLS
'04 Duramax
'01 Honda 929 "Streetfighter"
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August 12th, 2009, 20:00
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NB, Canada █♣█
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Weight empty 958lbs. Loaded, which it always is 1107lbs.
I need bigger injectors, she lugs up hills.
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2000 Jetta TDI, 2005 Jetta 2.0, 2010 Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4Motion
Everytime you post a picture with PhotoBucket, a TDI gets below 30MPG.
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August 12th, 2009, 20:46
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Fuel Economy: 75.0/53.0/38.4
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This is what I do the most towing with - very handy 4x8 tilt bed that takes a beating and keeps on going. Was 6400 lbs gross in this picture.
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I've also got this one which is 8x10 which feels really big for the first few miles until you get used to driving exactly down the center of your lane in a car that's only half as wide as the lane. This picture was only 5500 lbs gross.
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You need to be careful though when it's empty in strong cross winds because it turns into an unstable wing
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I pulled this trailer (empty) and it was very smooth/nice. Thanks again Gary for letting me borrow it!
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I want to buid a new trailer with tandem axles, some form of brakes on the trailer, rails all the way around for tying things down, taller sides and maybe a top for it. Another project I don't have time to do now - someday maybe....
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03 Jetta, Cat 2u, DG Steel SP w/MOGolf Mod, 3"DP, 4"EXH, EaBP110 Bypass, Euroswitch, ECodes, Driving Light, PD Lift Pump, R520's, RC5,RC6, TDTuning, Malone, ScanGaugeII, 3" TIP, 2" TOP, VNT 17/22, 3 Bar MAP, VR6 MAF, Vented Fender Liner, Battery Cover Mod, 11mm, Monster Mats, 215/50/17 (27.9/53.0/75) Monthly MPG Links, Euro Trunk Latch, IDParts RSB, SDI or ALH Intake, ASV Ceramic Pistons, Rosten Rods, DRW, Wavetrac, SBC, FSD's, Beef Springs, Rebuilt Head, Recaro's, Colt II, DG Sigma 6, Gauges
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August 12th, 2009, 20:52
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sacto
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Wow, some of you guys are pulling heavy stuff! Neat to sea a tdi pulling a t@b trailer. I've considered those but thought it might be too much. It actually looks just right behind that Golf!
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2005 Jetta GLS TDI wagon, 5-speed
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August 12th, 2009, 21:22
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Spokane Wa.
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2003 Jetta 5 Speed 166K miles. Malone stage 1.5 clutch saver tune until I upgrade my clutch. Titan 502 big hole injectors. Ventectomy, EGR and cooler delete, Euro Switch, Home made custom HID.
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August 12th, 2009, 21:40
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Richmond, MI
Fuel Economy: mid 40's with mixed spirited driving
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This is my usual load. 5x8 trailer with my banshee on it. About ~700lbs total. Once I towed an empty 20' double axle car hauler across town when my car was running with the big turbo setup. Had plenty of power but I think the trailer weighed more than the car. Was a little on the sketchy side when turning.
Not a tdi, but at least it's diesel . This is what I pulled with my bone stock 6.5TD 4 weeks ago on a trip to haspin acres in indiana. One samurai, one 81 J10 with an atv in the bed, and 2 atvs in my bed. She did it, but wasn't very happy.... Anything over 60mph and it would kick out of overdrive haha.
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August 12th, 2009, 22:38
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Chaska, MN
Fuel Economy: 42/46/51 with 5 speed - was 36/40/42 with 01M
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Originally Posted by Ed's TDI
And mine a few years ago
Second pic is a spoof, in case you're wondering! |
Got you beat: 
Haven't towed anything yet. Need to buy a hitch first. Most of my towing duties require a truck however...
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August 12th, 2009, 22:46
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: West Coast
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Nice leftly
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Originally Posted by tp_taylor
This is it!
Sometimes I have two on the back, but this is probably all it will see. |
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August 13th, 2009, 04:29
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Richmond, VA
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Thanks! It's an awesome rig. I am in love with a 29er now.
In regards to OP, I have a single moto trailer that could tow my motorcycle with. I have yet to wire in the harness, tho...
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'05 Golf GLS
'04 Duramax
'01 Honda 929 "Streetfighter"
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August 13th, 2009, 08:51
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NB, Canada █♣█
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Why are you guys posting NON tdi tows on a TDI forums? He wants to tow with his tdi.....
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2000 Jetta TDI, 2005 Jetta 2.0, 2010 Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4Motion
Everytime you post a picture with PhotoBucket, a TDI gets below 30MPG.
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August 13th, 2009, 09:06
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Sarasota, FL
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NICE! an A4 towing a popup! We're gonna tow a popup with our A5.5 
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August 13th, 2009, 09:20
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Veteran Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Chaska, MN
Fuel Economy: 42/46/51 with 5 speed - was 36/40/42 with 01M
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Originally Posted by NB_TDi
Why are you guys posting NON tdi tows on a TDI forums? He wants to tow with his tdi.....
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Because we have A.D.D. and like to B.S.
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