Tow Bar for the Tiguan

[Rescue23]

If you're going to buy a bike rack which fits onto the tow ball I suggest you check with the rack manufacturer as to whether the Westfalia ball is suitable. I bought a Thule rack and it came with a tow ball. It looked identical to the Hayman Reese tow ball which I already had fitted so I rang the distributor. He explained that the Thule tow ball was slightly smaller and allowed the Thule rack to lock on to the ball more securely.

[Hole46]

If you're going to buy a bike rack which fits onto the tow ball I suggest you check with the rack manufacturer as to whether the Westfalia ball is suitable. I bought a Thule rack and it came with a tow ball. It looked identical to the Hayman Reese tow ball which I already had fitted so I rang the distributor. He explained that the Thule tow ball was slightly smaller and allowed the Thule rack to lock on to the ball more securely.

We’ve got a Westfalia bar & Thule bike rack, no problems.


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[veew]

Good news (if a bit premature)! Apparently there is an internal memo from VW going around stating that the Mk2 Tiguan's tow bars will be rated for a downball weight of 200kg. This applies to new vehicles and will also apply retrospectively to ones already sold!

Apparently prospective buyers are being informed of this. Just thought you guys might like to know and also to keep an eye out for a formal memo to post up in the forums.

[Dan_3MPS]

Good news (if a bit premature)! Apparently there is an internal memo from VW going around stating that the Mk2 Tiguan's tow bars will be rated for a downball weight of 200kg. This applies to new vehicles and will also apply retrospectively to ones already sold!

Apparently prospective buyers are being informed of this. Just thought you guys might like to know and also to keep an eye out for a formal memo to post up in the forums.

Good news if true, will open up the options for caravans and camper trailers. Wonder how any retrospective application will apply to non-VW Australia towbars, like my Westfalia? I think the label for mine says 140kg already, but of course that's limited by the cars 100kg specification.

[Janus77]

Good news (if a bit premature)! Apparently there is an internal memo from VW going around stating that the Mk2 Tiguan's tow bars will be rated for a downball weight of 200kg. This applies to new vehicles and will also apply retrospectively to ones already sold!

Apparently prospective buyers are being informed of this. Just thought you guys might like to know and also to keep an eye out for a formal memo to post up in the forums.

Please don’t toy with me . Is this something dealers would know about now, or when/how do we get this confirmed?


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[iDiesel]

Awesome if true...
It seemed odd that they applied the euro rating.

[Janus77]

I bought my Tiguan hoping to tow a caravan, and only learnt about down weight after it was in the garage (the car). If we get a 200kg down weight I’ll be thrilled.


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[iDiesel]

In case you haven't seen it, check out this link - Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 Tow Test Review
This review pics was what sold me on the grey colour

[Janus77]

Veew, can you give any more details mate?


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[Chalnoth]

I contacted VW Australia and got this repsonse.

"Thank you for contacting Volkswagen Australia.

In regards to your enquiry, it is correct that the MY19 Tiguan has an upgradedtow ball down weight of 200kg. This is also retrospective to Generation 2Tiguan's like yours. In order to meet the new compliance you will need to visita Dealership for the new labels and owner's supplement."