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    I used Creative Installations, they came to my work for the installation

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    thanks mate, have requested a quote.

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    Quote Originally Posted by doc_777 View Post
    It was a retrospective change - so only an ‘upgrade’ for vehicles which were previously fitted with the lower-rated sticker (I say sticker, because that was the only real change). Anything fitted after the change has the revised rating already
    I have asked my dealer for a new stickers since they we’re available -Oct last year? - and still they haven’t delivered
    2018 Allspace 162TSI R Line

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    Gday, just chiming in to inform that the dealer installed towball on my MY19 is rated at 200kg. Hope that helps someone.

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    How things change back in 1976 I bought a V8 Torana Hatchback ,my previous vehicle was a holden HG station wagon ,
    With both vehicles I towed a 19ft6in dual wheel viscount caravan , I even had at it weighed at the RTA weigh bridge an it passed
    Admittedly it had electric brakes which I used to slow the whole combo down is normal situations and I got plenty of looks when I over took all the fords and Valiants pulling simular vehicles .
    Ha the good old Days ,

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    Can someone please check the user manual and find out what the total payload weight is of the Tiguan? This is important for towing because it takes into account tow ball weight + occupants + plus luggage. So towing capacity of 2500kgs and tow ball weight of 200kg are only part of the equation
    Last edited by jdstephens; 20-02-2019 at 02:35 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jdstephens View Post
    Can someone please check the user manual and find out what the total payload weight is of the Tiguan? This is important for towing because it takes into account tow ball weight + occupants + plus luggage. So towing capacity of 2500kgs and tow ball weight of 200kg are only part of the equation
    below is from the manual, edition 07.2018

    132TSI / DSG 7 4MOTION (in kg)
    - kerb weight 1,645
    - gross vehicle weight rating 2,160-2,260
    - gross front axle weight rating 1,160
    - gross rear axle weight rating 1,050-1,150
    - max. trailer weight, braked, gradients up to 12% 2,100-2,200
    - max. trailer weight, braked, gradients up to 8% 2,100-2,200
    - max. trailer weight, unbraked 750
    - max. gross combination weight rating 4,260-4,765

    162TSI / DSG 7 4MOTION (in kg)
    - kerb weight 1,669
    - gross vehicle weight rating 2,190-2,260
    - gross front axle weight rating 1,160
    - gross rear axle weight rating 1,080-1,150
    - max. trailer weight, braked, gradients up to 12% 2,100-2,500
    - max. trailer weight, braked, gradients up to 8% -
    - max. trailer weight, unbraked 750
    - max. gross combination weight rating 4,430-4,780

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    Quote Originally Posted by Username009 View Post
    below is from the manual, edition 07.2018

    132TSI / DSG 7 4MOTION (in kg)
    - kerb weight 1,645
    - gross vehicle weight rating 2,160-2,260
    - gross front axle weight rating 1,160
    - gross rear axle weight rating 1,050-1,150
    - max. trailer weight, braked, gradients up to 12% 2,100-2,200
    - max. trailer weight, braked, gradients up to 8% 2,100-2,200
    - max. trailer weight, unbraked 750
    - max. gross combination weight rating 4,260-4,765

    162TSI / DSG 7 4MOTION (in kg)
    - kerb weight 1,669
    - gross vehicle weight rating 2,190-2,260
    - gross front axle weight rating 1,160
    - gross rear axle weight rating 1,080-1,150
    - max. trailer weight, braked, gradients up to 12% 2,100-2,500
    - max. trailer weight, braked, gradients up to 8% -
    - max. trailer weight, unbraked 750
    - max. gross combination weight rating 4,430-4,780
    Thaanks so much for this! Was exactly what I’m after.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ian View Post
    How things change back in 1976 I bought a V8 Torana Hatchback ,my previous vehicle was a holden HG station wagon ,
    With both vehicles I towed a 19ft6in dual wheel viscount caravan , I even had at it weighed at the RTA weigh bridge an it passed
    Admittedly it had electric brakes which I used to slow the whole combo down is normal situations and I got plenty of looks when I over took all the fords and Valiants pulling simular vehicles .
    Ha the good old Days ,
    IMO Diesel V8 is still the way to go for any serious towing. Much better fuel economy having more torque at low revs with a heavy load. That and If I was going around Australia I’d get a landcruiser due to part availability and service centre familiarity in remote areas.

    Saying that, the tig suits my needs and is awesome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Username009 View Post
    IMO Diesel V8 is still the way to go for any serious towing. Much better fuel economy having more torque at low revs with a heavy load.
    Not so sure about this. My mate has had 2x LC V8s but when towing they were still very thirsty compared to Amarok V6 and Navara V6

    Quote Originally Posted by Username009 View Post
    If I was going around Australia I’d get a landcruiser due to part availability and service centre familiarity in remote areas.
    or any other Toyota TBH

    Quote Originally Posted by Username009 View Post
    Saying that, the tig suits my needs and is awesome.
    100% agree
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