Is the Touareg good for towing?
The VW Touareg is a very competent and comfortable tow vehicle for those wanting to eat up highway kays like we did on this drive. It certainly had pulling power in reserve, and I have no doubt it could cope with extra weight behind it, too. If you can afford it, it’s a very impressive vehicle.
How easy is it to get a tow bar fitted?
Fitting a towbar to your car is no easy task, and should never be done by an amateur. You can purchase your towbar, vehicle-specific electrical kit and towbar fitting in one simple package from Witter Towbars and even have it fitted at a time and place to suit you.
Does adding a tow bar affect insurance?
The towbar shouldn’t increase your insurance, although you may be charged an amendment or service fee if adding it to your existing vehicle. Other insurance companies may decide to raise your policy premium as a result of you having a towbar fitted – it may be worth looking for alternative quotes in this circumstance.
Can you install a tow bar yourself?
However, professional installation costs money, so fitting the towbar yourself will come in cheaper. Professional installers usually work out of a dedicated workshop, but many now offer mobile installation, which is a great option if you cannot make it down to a workshop to have the installation carried out.
Where to get tow bar for VW Touareg?
Booked my r line into local jct600 vw dealer to have tow bar fitted next week. When I bought the car I visited two vw dealers to look at the Touareg and specifically told them that I was planning to use the car with my caravan.
Is the Volkswagen Touareg a good towing vehicle?
I tow a Jayco Silverline 23′ Caravan and weighs in at 3200kg. My 2016 V8 Touareg tows it easily and the fuel consumption is still pretty good, about 9lt per 100km. The best towing vehicle I have ever owned.
Can a tow bar be added to a VW?
I did contact Tow bar Express before booking the car into my local vw dealer as I thought it would be better to have the full job, (tow bar and cooling fan upgrade that vw insist that should be done. This in total is £1,900. Now to my horror I’ve been informed that you cant fit a tow bar to a r line.
Which is the best tow bar for my vehicle?
The Volkswagen Touareg is the perfect tow car, with a maximum towing weight of up to 3500kg, and a maximum nose weight up to 140kg. The high towing weights make it an ideal vehicle for towing large caravans and horse boxes. Which Towbar is best for my vehicle?