First Trip away

Matthew Green · Apr 20, 2016

Hi there, went for our first trip camping with the Touareg last weekend, very impressed with the vehicle!

We didn't go far, just up to Big River state forest up past Marysville, towed the camper trailer and the car didn't miss a beat, even up the long hill near marysville it was able to maintain 100 whist towing the camper! (our old Patrol used to struggle at 40km/h!!)

Took off on the saturday to find some tracks to play on, managed to find some quite steep sections that certainly needed low range, very impressed with the capabilities so far. Comparison to the Q7 that I had previously is not really fair as this car is definitely more biased to off road work, it had descent control, but it didn't really work that well, in the touareg it works amazingly well. Having low range really helps it crawl down steep sections.

I will attempt to attach some photos!

Matthew Green · Apr 20, 2016

oh my, please will someone explain to me why it does this??? how do I turn them around??? they look OK on my computer but when I post them here it turns them all directions...

Coight57 · Apr 20, 2016

It's ok if you start at the top left and go clockwise - it feels like it has a pattern then

. Looks like you had some fun!

noobytoogy · Apr 20, 2016

It's bloody obvious . . .

You are down under!

sydneytreg · Apr 20, 2016

Matthew, I gotta get a set of those magical tyres.

Matthew Green · Apr 20, 2016

Try Again!

unkydunky · Apr 20, 2016

Nice photos; and good to see a Treg hitch on a Treg.

What tyres? Air Suspension?

I see the 2013 4XMotion has the same exhaust tips as the 4Motion TDI - whereas my 2012 model has the round pipes.

Beware of the susceptibility of the plastic wheel arch trims to be ripped off their plastic studs ... and they ain't cheap to replace.

Having used my Treg extensively as a farm truck (often in preference to the ancient landcruiser), and having now collected 4 x kangaroos at highway speed, I have essentially trashed all the plastic trim bits around and under the car. But I swear by the resilience of the plastic front bumper assembly which acts much like a 'smart bar' - roos tend to ricochet off them. Just pop the plastic bits back in, apply duct tape, and resume.

Coight57 · Apr 20, 2016

unkydunky said:
Nice photos; and good to see a Treg hitch on a Treg.

What tyres? Air Suspension?

I see the 2013 4XMotion has the same exhaust tips as the 4Motion TDI - whereas my 2012 model has the round pipes.

My 2014 4XMotion is the same, round pipes and plastic runs under the doors.

TDIMAN · Apr 20, 2016

When I ordered my 2013 4xmotion I was given the option of standard (black plastic and round tail pipes) or chrome pack which looks identical to the 4motion, but with the extra underbody protection. There was no difference in the price.

Coight57 · Apr 20, 2016

Ahhhh... never knew that, thought the 4XMotion was specific pack of goodies, thanks.

unkydunky · Apr 21, 2016

Matthew,

Thanks for update. Hope you continue to enjoy your Treg, including getting it dirty.

Rgds, Martin.

Tabsr · Apr 21, 2016

Roads?

Wilderness roads? Look like normal forest highways in northern Minnesota/ Canada border.http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/images/icons/icon6.gif

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