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Tow hitch on '99 A6 2.8 Quattro?
I've got a '99 A6 2.8 Quattro that I would like to take cross country soon.
I'm curious what you all think about getting a tow hitch installed to lug some furniture and a motorcycle? Is this something I should have the dealer do? Any recommendations on specific types of tow hitches and a safe max weight for the loaded trailer? Thanks! |
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the dealer will charge a fortune for a towbar but as your vehicle is
presumably out of manufacturer's warranty then a decent towing specialist *should* fit one for a lot less. i bought my 2004 a4 with a detachable towbar (costs around 700 GBP) and was recommended by the audi dealer that a maximum towing load should not exceed 75% of the vehicle's mass. that will depend too on the number of axles on the trailer. -darwin mccullough "Thundersmash" > wrote in message ... > I've got a '99 A6 2.8 Quattro that I would like to take cross country soon. > I'm curious what you all think about getting a tow hitch installed to lug > some furniture and a motorcycle? Is this something I should have the dealer > do? Any recommendations on specific types of tow hitches and a safe max > weight for the loaded trailer? > > Thanks! > > > |
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Just about any towing dealer should be able to fit you with a towbar, if
they haven't a factory compatible one they can make it. I worked for a welding company when I was in highschool and we made a lot of hitches There is one factory hitch available for my A6 that recesses out ouf sight when not in use. It is a bit more expensive though.. "Darwin McCUllough" > wrote in message ... > the dealer will charge a fortune for a towbar but as your vehicle is > presumably out of manufacturer's warranty then a decent towing specialist > *should* fit one for a lot less. > > i bought my 2004 a4 with a detachable towbar (costs around 700 GBP) and was > recommended by the audi dealer that a maximum towing load should not exceed > 75% of the vehicle's mass. that will depend too on the number of axles on > the trailer. > > -darwin mccullough > > "Thundersmash" > wrote in message > ... > > I've got a '99 A6 2.8 Quattro that I would like to take cross country > soon. > > I'm curious what you all think about getting a tow hitch installed to lug > > some furniture and a motorcycle? Is this something I should have the > dealer > > do? Any recommendations on specific types of tow hitches and a safe max > > weight for the loaded trailer? > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > |
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