T3 auto vs manual towing capacity

pfillery Insano Dub Head

734 posts · joined Dec 2011 · 3 Dec 2013, 8:08 am

#976799

Anyone got an actual figure not just a guess at the towing capability (maximum or recommended weight it can pull) of a T3 auto vs a manual T3?

I'm guessing the auto would not be as high as a manual.

I know the synchro is higher but they are hard to find and out of my price range so we can forget those.

AA003 Custom Title Time!

1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 · 3 Dec 2013, 1:04 pm

#976817

2WD = 1500kg (with brakes)
4WD = 2000kg (with brakes)
Both = 600kg (whithout brakes)

Owner's manual does not mention anything about gearboxes.
It does mention that you require the heavy duty radiator which was supplied standard to Australian 2.1 vehicles. Make sure that it hasn't been replaced with an aftermarket thinner one.

If it has a Hayman Reece towbar the limit is 1000kg. (I wouldn't use one)

I read it on samba, so it must be correct.

Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Dec 2013, 1:38 pm

#976819

i remember reading some thing in the T3 Hand book about DO NOT USE for TOWING

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

AA003 Custom Title Time!

1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 · 3 Dec 2013, 2:10 pm

#976823

Put a post on the Kombi Club forum as there are a few that tow with T3s. I haven't found anything in the handbook about not towing. Do you have a copy of the handbook?

I read it on samba, so it must be correct.

Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Dec 2013, 3:11 pm

#976831

Maybe post on the Brickyard.

Futue te ipsum!!!

AA003 Custom Title Time!

1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 · 3 Dec 2013, 8:01 pm

#976863

Bizarre wrote:Maybe post on the Brickyard.

Automatics?

I read it on samba, so it must be correct.

Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 3 Dec 2013, 10:49 pm

#976886

1500kg is the 4 speed/44kW and 5 speed/57,68,70,82kW, the turbo diesel,57,82kW syncro goes up to 2000kg. Special Certificate (VAG has details...[yeah right]) takes the 4 speed/44kW up to 1800kg and and the rest up to 2000kg.
There are a few other details but that should give you an idea.

Maybe the special certificate is the bigger radiator???

ps. and no mention of Auto, and yes, beware of the Hatman Reese T3 towbar, low rated and I needed to beef mine up for car trailer duties

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

AA003 Custom Title Time!

1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 · 4 Dec 2013, 5:07 am

#976893

Special certificate is a German TUV thing. Doesn't apply to Australia.

I read it on samba, so it must be correct.

Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂