Tiguan factory towkit?

[mike64]

Haven't towed my van yet on the Tig but have on my previous tug, Skoda Yeti which is a 103Kw 4x4 6spd dsg tdi for several 1000 km. Towed on freeway, secondary roads and gravel roads. The Yeti had an 80kg ball weight limit which I was able to accomodate with my Hobby (Geist built) van described above. A very stable and comfortable tow for the gutsy Yeti.
Just finishing the tow pack installation on the Tig then I'll be able to report back but expect a 25% increase in power will just make it easier.

Electronic breaks are only required on trailers 2000kg and over. The Hobby comes with manual override brakes(this is a common design in euro vans that are built for icey roads)

12v supply while traveling is via a 100ah battery and 100w solar panel installed in van. VW trailer wiring comes with 13 pin euro plug. I have a euro to 7pin flat adapter from Audi. The van has an Anderson plug as well but I haven't had to install the car end yet. When stationary I use that plug to connect a 180W folding solar panal.

The other important part of the conversation not discussed here yet is tow ball weight as a % of gvm. The europeans design on a formula of 5-6% while oz/US work in a 10-15% ball weight to van ratio. My 1700gvm van with a tow ball weight limit of 100kgs is an example. Here is a link to research done by the University of Bath which supports the Euro position and hence the VAG design specs for seemingly light ball weights. Bailey of Bristol - Caravan Stability Studies and here a technical guide on towing Caravan and Tow Vehicle Dynamics and Making caravans stable - here's how

My installation here



Tiguan 130kw TDi