What can a T5 tow?
Towing
| Variant | Unbraked Capacity | Braked Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| (SWB) T5 Automatic Tiptronic | 750kg | 2500kg |
| (SWB) T5 Automatic Tiptronic | 750kg | 2500kg |
| LWB 4 Motion T5 Manual | 750kg | 2200kg |
| (LWB) T5 Manual | 750kg | 2200kg |
Can a VW T5 tow a caravan?
A T5 can tow any trailer or caravan up to 1500 kg. If you are a novice at towing, make sure the caravan’s weight doesn’t exceed 85% of the kerb weight of the T5.
How much weight can a VW Transporter pull?
VW Transporter towing capacity Unbraked towing capacity on all T6 and T6. 1 Transporters is 750kg. Braked towing capacity ranges from 1,800kg to 2,500kg on SWB panel van models, and from 2,200kg to 2,500kg on LWB panel van models. Kombi models range from 2,200kg to 2,500kg braked, regardless of bodylength.
What will a VW Transporter tow?
How much can a VW T4 tow?
Braked is when the trailer being towed has its own braking system. The braked 2004 Volkswagen Transporter towing capacity is between 700 kg (0.7 tonnes) and 2500 kg (2.5 tonnes)….Towing.
| Variant | Unbraked Capacity | Braked Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| TDI T4 Manual | 750kg | 2000kg |
| (SWB) T5 Automatic Tiptronic | 750kg | 2500kg |
| TDI T4 Automatic | 750kg | 2000kg |
Do you need a special Licence to tow a horse box?
There is no one-size-fits-all rule. Instead the vehicle/trailer combination that you have will dictate whether you need a special licence to legally tow it.
What can tow a horse box?
Best cars for towing horse trailers
- The budget option: Kia Sorento. The Kia Sorento is a relatively inexpensive large SUV – but it’s a lot a car for not a lot of money (relatively).
- The traditional one: Land Rover Discovery.
- The pickup: Toyota Hilux.
- The premium tower: Audi Q7.
- The newcomer: Mercedes-Benz GLS.
What kind of towbar does a VW T5 have?
It is the only Volkswagen approved towbar system, if your T5 and T6 had factory fitted towbar it would be the Westfalia, The installation is nearly invisible, on T5.1 and T6 there is no need to cut the bumper. This type of towbar allows easy removal and fitting of the towball neck via a quick release system.
Can you fit a towbar to a VW Transporter?
We can fit any brand of your choice including Witter, Towtrust and Westfalia T5 towbars. A popular choice on the Volkswagen T5 is the Westfalia towbar as they are the OEM supplier to Volkswagen. None of the towbar brands we fit for the Transporter require bumper cuts or interfere with the parking sensors if fitted.
Why Westfalia detachable tow bar?
Why Westfalia Detachable tow bar? It is the only Volkswagen approved towbar system, if your T5 and T6 had factory fitted towbar it would be the Westfalia, The installation is nearly invisible, on T5.1 and T6 there is no need to cut the bumper. This type of towbar allows easy removal and fitting of the towball neck via a quick release system.
What is the nose weight of a VW Transporter T5?
For the Volkswagen Transporter T5’s 2003 – 2009 the minimum nose weight is 100kg, and the maximum is 120kg, nose weights are displayed under each tow bar below. (nose weights are towbar specific)