On Aug 22, 11:18 am, Dylan Smith wrote:
On 2007-08-21, Allan wrote:

Which engine? I have the 1.9 TDI, which I think has plenty of power
for it...

Turbodiesels are EXCELLENT for towing. My Dad races F2 motorcycle
sidecar outfits. He used to have a 1.9l Peugeot turbodiesel, and would
tow a large caravan with the sidecar, tools, spare engines, full
sleeping accomodation (although a little ratty!) with no problems - that
caravan was a lot less aerodynamic and quite a bit heavier than a glider
trailer.

That engine did something like 300,000 miles before the headgasket
finally went, too.

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Alan,

I responded last night, but looks like the post disappeared into the
electron cloud.

Others have pretty much covered it. What I was going to add:

- When I looked at the 2004 Jetta wagon, I researched hitches and
found several. Hidden Hitch had a nice, bolt-on unit IIRC. I ended
up with the much heavier Passat V6 with 4 Motion, which is a fantastic
tow vehicle.
- I towed for years with several VWs ranging from a 1982 Rabbit
Diesel (not so hot) to a couple of Jetta Sedans (okay).
- Make sure your trailer has good surge brakes and DON'T go with the
anti-sway bar which,at least with those I researched, disabled the
surge brake.
- Just be aware that panic stops and/or turning maneuvers are a
little riskier with smaller vehicles, but it is manageable if you are
a little conservative.

Erik Mann
LS8-18 (P3) towed by Passat V6 Wagon with 4 Motion