If I had to guess it is a liability thing and since the US is pretty sue happy, they probably don't want that coming to the states. You may have to get it by other means.

 

Pretty sure that was a concept model. Not something sold in USA or Europe. There are no parts listed in the electronic catalog for this either.

There is a German company that makes a winch for the Touareg. But once you find out how much it costs ($1675 for the mounting kit plus the cost of the winch itself), how much it will cost to ship to the USA (est. $350), and how much it will cost to install (est. $500), I doubt you will still want one.

 

Hi,

New here and wanted to respond to this rather old thread.

I just did a search of used Touaregs for sale in my area (central Germany) and found that there were in fact winches installed as factory options. There are at least half a dozen Tregs so equipped and on the market. I just find it rather odd that none were equipped with the air suspension.

 

The link might be broken, the page only displays a number ones. Maybe my work computer doesnt have the language pack installed.

 

OK. Then go to their main page and navigate to the VW Touareg winch section:

Seilwinde Hardtop Fahrwerk - Taubenreuther GmbH - Ihr professioneller Anbieter für Offroad Zubehör

 

simple alternative to having a winch and the costs associated www.maxtrax.com.au

 

If you rally need a winch, the best solution is to get one that plugs into the hitch reciever. You don't have to carry all that weight all the time.

 

What about finding a friendly someone on a Euro Treg forum and using their VIN?

 

Actually when they told me that the parts could only be ordered/installed on a European Treg, I replied with a "what if I provide you a European vin." The rep caught my drift and said he would look into it, but VWoA wont even sell the parts to American Dealers.

 

You could try a vendor like http://www.oempl.us ?
I'm sure they could order any euro part you'd like.

 

Another option that I use is a handwinch, far more versatile but slower and hard work.
Markus

 

Winch

Does anyone know if there's harness points on the underbody? If I can't find a good mounting option, I'm thinking of using some 8 gauge aluminum sheets to make my own cradle, if there's harness points it'll make it easy, if not it'll make it difficult

 

While I had my Treg on the lift, with the suspension torn apart, I looked into making a kit for myself. It is very possible to create a mount using the front tow hook mounts, where they bolt to the subframe on either side of the radiator. You will have to redesign the small vertical mount that goes in the center of the grill, not a big deal. There is plenty of room behind the grill.
I also looked at the kit offered at Seilwinde Hardtop Fahrwerk - Taubenreuther GmbH - Ihr professioneller Anbieter für Offroad Zubehör but the huge price made me say no. Once I finish the lift kit I will create a winch mount for a small 9000lb winch.
As for the wiring, I doubt VW made it available without the kit, and probably only installed on those with that option from the factory, but I do not know for sure.

 

Great, thanks for the info Mikes06, sounds like I could even include a bull bar with the design.

 

I have been studying that 0.R.C. Treg with winch picture for a while now. I like how the winch is concealed within the bumper. I just do not know how reputable the comany is to purchase from them.

To make it alittle lighter, you can replace the steel cable with the synthetic winch line.

- Mikes06, I am interested in your winch mount for a 9000lb winch. So, please, keep us up-to-date.

 

Does anyone know how the winch on the trans-sibera Porsche Cayenne is mounted? The PR blurb I read said it is removable to allow storage in a special mount in the cargo area. Wonder if it could be adapted?

 

Well lookee what I found.
It's in Spanish, but the pictures tell the story.
The only thing that may be an issue is how much the radiator is blocked.
Also no guide rollers for the cable.
Otherwise a nice clean install.

TOUAREG 4x4

 

Ooooooooooo I like that.....

 

Nice, clean install. I'll have to pull out the translator tonight on see exactly what it says. I've know for years that it is possible to do. There is more than adequate space behind the nose. I worry about interference with the transmission cooler from the decreased airflow.

 

Looks really clean.. Check this out.. 9500 LB Electric Winch Kit by Custom

 

Looks really clean.. Check this out.. 9500 LB Electric Winch Kit by Custom

This looks very much like the knock off now sold by Harbor Freight.

 

I agree the Spanish instal is very neat, but they've blocked 60-70% of the airflow to the radiators and put a heat generating electric motor in front of them thus adding to the overall heat load when winching at low speed with no airflow over the rads.

I'd be interested to see the effects on coolant temperature and what the fans are doing.

 

So they removed and welded spacers and mounting plate to the bumper, it isn't much of a stretch to visualize a hitch mounted to the front bumper, much like the rear bumper is used for the hitch. That way you could mount the winch to the hitch.

 

Here is a thread by C1N3 out of Cape Town on a front hitch.
http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f66/touareg-v10tdi-front-towbar-40447.html

 

Craig Moffat of 4x4 Megaworld in Johannesburg offered me a " hidden" (recessed?) mounting kit for a front winch when I had my V10 roofrack fitted by him a couple of years ago. At the time I did not have the need so did not note the pricing but will ask next week as it may be of interest on this forum. It was a German product and, I think, about half the price of the winch itself

 

Please do post any information you have on that winch solution.

 

I can't get any answers out of Megaworld but found some notes from mid 2008 and the mounting kit was R5760 equal to around $750 plus $100 to fit. winch would then be additional. not a cheap exercise......!!

 

Touareg Winch Mount

No one ships there winch mount to the US. I ordered a wireless winch and a winch mount. Taking all the front panels is time consuming. Welding the mount and setting the winch and running the wires takes a few hours. Testing and reinstalling the front takes up a a few hours.
The 10,500lb {you pick your size winch} winch is hidden just the hook shows. If anyone on the east cost whats one installed. You furnish the wireless winch and I will install it for $1500.00 and two days of your time. The Warn with the air compresser WILL NOT WORK. You can't get to it. Nick Evans, Murfreesboro, NC {unidawg1@yahoo.com}. Check out my picture.

 

Just to say how nice your Touareg cooling system is at 105 degree day. My Egg ran at 200 degrees all day on the trail with a 10,500 lb big winch.