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 KOM123
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| posted on April 23rd, 2004 at 08:23 PM |
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Type 3 towing question
Does anyone know if a Squareback can be fitted for towing and if a 1500 could pull 400kgs?
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Notchbacktastic
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| posted on April 23rd, 2004 at 08:48 PM |
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It should take that easy, unless your 1500 is as worn as my 1600, then not as easy.
Are you planning to fill the Squareback up to the headliner as well? |
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| posted on April 23rd, 2004 at 09:07 PM |
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type3 tow bar & rear bar available
here if needed? off a late wagon....
[Edited on 23-4-2004 by Crazy George]
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| posted on April 23rd, 2004 at 10:02 PM |
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Doh! Just realised I posted this in Buying and Selling by mistake, can one of the Admins please move it into Tech Talk please.
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| posted on April 24th, 2004 at 07:28 AM |
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My squareback came with a towbar I pulled off it if anyone is looking for one too. |
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| posted on April 24th, 2004 at 10:23 AM |
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Saw a 1600 SB on Tamborine Mountain with one yesterday. It had been rear ended pretty badly tho'. You're not gonna be doing your 1500 any favours
with 400 Kg's, but it should do it!
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| posted on April 24th, 2004 at 12:39 PM |
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If you want a tow bar, drop by and take it, I was going to throw it out.
As for 400kg, it shouldn’t be a problem. It’s within legal limits (less than half the towing vehicle’s weight)
I have towed more with my type 3 (very slowly and carefully).
Maybe get higher octane fuel and drive in lower gear at lower speed.
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| posted on April 25th, 2004 at 08:42 PM |
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VW Type 3 Towing weights
Ok here are all the specs on the type 3 for you...
Max Towball weight
All variants ( sedan/notch/wagon) - 40kg
Trailer with brakes
All variants ( sedan/notch/wagon) - 650kg
Trailer without Brakes
Sedan - 465 kg
Wagon - 490kg
Caravans or Boat Trailers
All variants ( sedan/notch/wagon) - 800kg ( larger than trailer due to known COG and weight layout )
Roof Loads
All variants ( sedan/notch/wagon) - 75kg
Carry Capacity
Sedan - 400kg
Wagon 375 kg Class - 375 kg
Wagon 465 kg Class - 465 kg
All information from Type 3 Handbook Printed in West Geramntt 8 / 69
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