Would you buy a full size spare wheel carrier if it was available for your Tiguan?

[Transporter]

Apologies for all the questions but I greatly appreciate the help

No need to apologize for questions mate, that's the purpose of this forum, to help each other with all sorts of questions and problems.

[BigTig]

No need to apologize for questions mate, that's the purpose of this forum, to help each other with all sorts of questions and problems.

You guys are awesome!

[jimbomort]

Jim I am waiting with anticipation but would sensors and a rear view cam get in the way of a towball mounted solution? Apologies for all the questions but I greatly appreciate the help

per transporters no apology necessary, thats what the forum is for

My car has sensors and from a quick look it might get in the way of those, I dont know where the rear view camera is so harder to comment on that. If a plug is plugged into the trailer fitting (possibly even a dummy one - but not sure) then the Tigs system will recognise and compensate somewhat for, at least on the OEM fitted tow bar. Jcubed had a light board on his which was plugged in and that worked. The design I have in mind should allow sighting of the brake and indicator lights from 45 degrees either side, which is the standard by which a requirement for additonal lights (or not) is measured, so wont need a light board. Strictly speaking need a light for number plate, but I've also seen lots of bike carriers without them, so probably not essential.

My plan is to finish the towball mounted spare wheel carrier when I nmreturn from overseas and take it for a solid test drive including some driving on rouhger roads. If it passes that well, then I will post here. If not will probably still post as 'this didn't work' info or for suggestions to fix rather than a working solution. I am quietly confident, but proof will be in the pud. I believe transporter was thinking of some solutions as well? Anyway be September for me.