1.15 Towing
1.15.1 Towing requirements
If a towing device is required, the vehicle converter should use a Volkswagen-approved tow-bar.
1.15.2 Towing
Warning note
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Do not exceed the total mass or maximum trailer
weight specified for your vehicle. Refer to your vehicle
operating manual for maximum trailer weight
specifications.
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Ensure that the drawbar load of the ball coupling is
within the specified range.
Towing trailers that exceed the maximum gross
vehicle weight rating for the trailer will exceed the
limits of your vehicle and may result in damage to the
engine, gearbox and structure, loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, and personal injury.
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Do not cut, drill, weld or modify the ball coupling.
Modification of the ball coupling could reduce the
maximum trailer weight.
Do not exceed the maximum vertical load of the
towing bracket. Failure to follow this instruction may
result in loss of control of your vehicle and personal
injury.
The following applies to towing devices installed by the vehicle converter:
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The maximum trailer weight must not exceed that of the unmodified vehicle.
All modifications to the vehicle must be described in the vehicle owner's manual or a separate description
that shall be enclosed with the vehicle documentation.
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Ball coupling installations must meet the requirements of local regulatory standards.
Whenever frame drilling is necessary, use tube reinforcement.
See also chapter 5.5 “Frame and body assembly”.
1.15.3 Towing capacities and specifications
Information
Refer to your vehicle operating manual for maximum trailer
weight specifications.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – Body builder guidelines – February 2023 edition
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