Towing Package

Mudboy · 07-02-2004

I am thinking about having the tow hitch installed on my Touareg. Has anyone had this done by the dealer? Has anyone installed it themselves?

I'm looking for a little guidance on what worked for everyone else.

Thanks

MikeErin · 07-02-2004

I had the hitch installed by the dealer. Casey VW in Newport News, VA. They did an adequate job. no cosmetic defects noted. The electrical hookup was messed up. I took it back and they fixed it the next day. I control box had malfunctioned. Right after that, I towed 1500 lbs (in a UHAUL Trailer) ~ 1000 miles, no problems.

Price: Hitch: ~ $700
Installation: ~$500

Good luck

Hammerdog · 07-02-2004

I had a VW dealer install the hitch and it an adequate hitch, but it leaves a gap underneath your bumper. Go to the following post and you can see what i am talking about.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1363946

vitaminB5 · 07-02-2004

I ordered the Curt Hitch from hitchesonline and did it myself. Not bad at all... maybe 2-3 hours. Also did the wiring by myself. Do a search for curt hitch and you'll get the info you need.

Mudboy · 07-03-2004

Thank you all very much.

**aircooled** · 07-03-2004

I have seen installs of both the VW and curt hitches on the web. What do you want to tow?

red-t · 07-28-2004

I had my dealer do it using the VW factory part. Don't be surprised at the high labor charge; they have to remove and then reinstall the rear bumper to install the hitch.

jquackenbush · 07-29-2004

I had the dealer install the hitch. $700 for VW OEM hitch including labor.

DAwid Bothma · 08-03-2004

I want to adapt my towbar to use it with my off-road trailer. The trailer hight is 11cm higher. Please advise, it looks like my only option is to cut the 'ball' off and put a plate on to extend it upwards.

07-02-2004	#1
Mudboy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 11	Towing Package I am thinking about having the tow hitch installed on my Touareg. Has anyone had this done by the dealer? Has anyone installed it themselves? I'm looking for a little guidance on what worked for everyone else. Thanks __________________ Chris Southern California 2004 V8 Offroad Grey w/ Nav 1997 Honda Blackbird XX

07-02-2004	#2
MikeErin Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4	Hitch installation experience I had the hitch installed by the dealer. Casey VW in Newport News, VA. They did an adequate job. no cosmetic defects noted. The electrical hookup was messed up. I took it back and they fixed it the next day. I control box had malfunctioned. Right after that, I towed 1500 lbs (in a UHAUL Trailer) ~ 1000 miles, no problems. Price: Hitch: ~ $700 Installation: ~$500 Good luck __________________ 2004 VW Toureg, V8, Off-Road Gray, with Teak interior. Fully Loaded.

07-02-2004	#4
vitaminB5 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 23	Did it myself I ordered the Curt Hitch from hitchesonline and did it myself. Not bad at all... maybe 2-3 hours. Also did the wiring by myself. Do a search for curt hitch and you'll get the info you need.

07-03-2004	#5
Mudboy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 11	Thank you all very much. __________________ Chris Southern California 2004 V8 Offroad Grey w/ Nav 1997 Honda Blackbird XX

07-03-2004	#6
aircooled Fur Covered Admin Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 1,566 Images: 5	I have seen installs of both the VW and curt hitches on the web. What do you want to tow? __________________ //06 Touareg V8, Campy White & Teak-Air--DVD NAV--Backup Cam--Kessy--Winter--Xenon--Rear Diff--Factory Tow Package--Dakar Offroad Front Skid Plate //08 27' Airstream International CCD :: Airforums.com Member - "Westfalia" //08' Dodge Ram MegaCab 6.7L CTD "The Man Diesel"

07-02-2004	#3
Hammerdog Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 119	I had a VW dealer install the hitch and it an adequate hitch, but it leaves a gap underneath your bumper. Go to the following post and you can see what i am talking about. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1363946

07-28-2004	#7
red-t Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 7	Insalling tow hitch I had my dealer do it using the VW factory part. Don't be surprised at the high labor charge; they have to remove and then reinstall the rear bumper to install the hitch.

07-29-2004	#8
jquackenbush Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4	Dealer installed hitch I had the dealer install the hitch. $700 for VW OEM hitch including labor.

08-03-2004	#9
DAwid Bothma Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Africa Posts: 1	Hitch - Off Road Trailer I want to adapt my towbar to use it with my off-road trailer. The trailer hight is 11cm higher. Please advise, it looks like my only option is to cut the 'ball' off and put a plate on to extend it upwards.

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