Awesome! How did you do on fuel economy? Ever tow a small enclosed? I’m thinking about a 5x8 or 6x12 camper. More worried about the frontal area than weight
Averaged 28mpg. Doing 80mph. The fuel economy was much better climbing mountains in 4th gear wot than flat ground. The weight was pretty evenly split between the car and the loaded trailer. I would be very much opposed to pulling a single axle camper it would not be very stable aerodynamically. A smaller teardrop would be no problem. Double axle is more stable than single. Also the heavier the trailer is the safer it is. Subscribe to watch the road trip video coming out soon!
Yes! Definitely been keeping my eye out for some time. This is a drag shell so it came with almost nothing besides the shell with a cage. Did not come with the rear subframe or rear suspension
@@JWSPEED damn that’s exactly what I’m after lol. I have a crashed one that is completely straight frame/suspension wide but the body is trashed in every regard. Good find 👍
I know you’re tired of these questions not much info on the subject looking to swap mk4 2003 Jetta VR6 6speed into a mk4 golf , do you think I’d be able to pull the same trailer with a car ? Internet says 2k lbs and another site says 1400kg which is more than 2000 pounds
Hey man I have a ‘12 se 2.5 with 6 speed slushbox. Manual says I can town up to 2000lbs, but my dealer (and other dealer websites) say it’s not recommended to tow with my car. I was thinking of using a small enclosed uhaul trailer to tow maybe 300lb of furniture & other stuff ~1300 miles cross country. What do you think, am I safe, or should I forget about towing with my car? Thanks in advance.
I towed a tent trailer last summer with my TDI sedan. Had to get stiffer springs first though. The only concern I had was the engine temps crept up when it was a hot day.
Very cool: that Jetta is definitely powerful
Nice! Can you post a link or the part number for the hitch please? What's it rated for? Thinking of doing some towing with my Jetta. Thank you.
Did you found the part number please
Awesome! How did you do on fuel economy? Ever tow a small enclosed? I’m thinking about a 5x8 or 6x12 camper. More worried about the frontal area than weight
Averaged 28mpg. Doing 80mph. The fuel economy was much better climbing mountains in 4th gear wot than flat ground. The weight was pretty evenly split between the car and the loaded trailer. I would be very much opposed to pulling a single axle camper it would not be very stable aerodynamically. A smaller teardrop would be no problem. Double axle is more stable than single. Also the heavier the trailer is the safer it is. Subscribe to watch the road trip video coming out soon!
Gonna tow a Civic with a Volkswagen Caddy. Should be sweet.
Did you put new shocks/suspension on or any airbags before towing?
At the end there were you getting ready to buy an s2000 shell? I’m trying to find a complete shell personally but it’s been hard.
Yes! Definitely been keeping my eye out for some time. This is a drag shell so it came with almost nothing besides the shell with a cage. Did not come with the rear subframe or rear suspension
@@JWSPEED damn that’s exactly what I’m after lol. I have a crashed one that is completely straight frame/suspension wide but the body is trashed in every regard. Good find 👍
how much weight was that total? looking to see if i could tow my car (2900 lbs) 30 minutes to the local track with a mk4 1.9
I think total I had 7k lbs cars and trailer.
@@JWSPEEDthats awesome
I have another video explaining everything and more road trip content. I'll finish it up this fall. Just been busy. Subscribe so you don't miss it!
I know you’re tired of these questions not much info on the subject looking to swap mk4 2003 Jetta VR6 6speed into a mk4 golf , do you think I’d be able to pull the same trailer with a car ? Internet says 2k lbs and another site says 1400kg which is more than 2000 pounds
@@buhhwee2166 the vr6 clutch is all you need
Hey man I have a ‘12 se 2.5 with 6 speed slushbox. Manual says I can town up to 2000lbs, but my dealer (and other dealer websites) say it’s not recommended to tow with my car. I was thinking of using a small enclosed uhaul trailer to tow maybe 300lb of furniture & other stuff ~1300 miles cross country. What do you think, am I safe, or should I forget about towing with my car? Thanks in advance.
I towed a tent trailer last summer with my TDI sedan. Had to get stiffer springs first though. The only concern I had was the engine temps crept up when it was a hot day.
It says not recommended because it could void the warranty and cause more service intervals. The only thing I wonder is what the frame can handle.
Have you ever towed a mk4 with another mk4 let me know .. I'm trying to pick another one up this week
Yes. Without issue. I generally use a tow dolly with my Mk4
Nice! 😂
Do you think a 2.0 TSI in my GLI would tow?
Yes. Any engine can tow. Obviously the diesel engines create more tq and are more efficient.
wow
what mpg did you get?
Man you are crazy
It towed great! New video about the roadtrip and weight should be up soon!
What model hitch is that?
Drawtite I believe. I wasn't happy with the fitment.
If you need the part # I can get it but I raised the receiver by about 1 in to a acceptable height
What Suze engine on that jetta?
2.0l Diesel
Nice jimmy, your always creative with the towing. Haha
Sup cousin nice UA-cam channel