A4 B7 3.0 TDI Manual Towing advice

[LOTUSSEVEN]

Hi Folks,

 

Might be thinking of getting a tow bar fitted onto the Audi, Since I've got the 3.0TDI Manual model, does anyone have any advice, upon towing trailers, caravans etc.

Since it's a Quattro is there anything I should be aware of.

The end goal is to tow a caravan, for the odd trip to Cornwall.

 

Thanks in advance.

[Steve Q]

Hi there, what type of towbar are you thinking of fitting? 

Fixed or detachable? 

I believe the b7 can tow: 

unbraked trailer of 750kg

braked trailer of 1900kg

i also believe the b7 kerb weight is between 1510kg and 1535kg.

i hope iv been some help. 

Cheers

Steve

[Trevor]

Very helpful information Steve Q  

LOTUSSEVEN I would probably consider more frequent fluid changes for engine, transmission and associated drivetrain components if towing for substantial periods of time.

If your car was an automatic transmission I would recommend fitting a larger capacity oil cooler to avoid overheating the trans.

[LOTUSSEVEN]

On 25/04/2017 at 2:44 PM, Steve Q said:

Hi there, what type of towbar are you thinking of fitting? 

Fixed or detachable? 

I believe the b7 can tow: 

unbraked trailer of 750kg

braked trailer of 1900kg

i also believe the b7 kerb weight is between 1510kg and 1535kg.

i hope iv been some help. 

Cheers

Steve

Thanks Steve, That's very good information back from you, very much appreciated.

I'm thinking of getting a detachable Tow bar fitted, (because it can be removed, looks nicer etc)

We are thinking of getting a 4 berth carvan, so nothing too big, and once we have driven it to Cornwall, we are leaving the caravan onsite for the year etc, rather than dragging it up and down the M5.

 

Thanks Dave

[LOTUSSEVEN]

2 hours ago, Trevor said:

Very helpful information Steve Q  

LOTUSSEVEN I would probably consider more frequent fluid changes for engine, transmission and associated drivetrain components if towing for substantial periods of time.

If your car was an automatic transmission I would recommend fitting a larger capacity oil cooler to avoid overheating the trans.

Thanks Trevor, It's a manual, but great feedback from yourself....Thx

[Steve Q]

Your welcome and That's a good plan Dave :)

the only other thing you'll need to check is the nose weight but I don't have this info unfortunately