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Attachments, Units and Systems -> 3.6 Trailer Couplings/Free Space according to DIN 74058 for Your Volkswagen Transporter Van Fifth Generation (2003-2015)

Only couplings which are approved by us may be used as trailer couplings. The following trailer couplings can be ordered  
ex works as special equipment:  
Spherical coupler - order code:  
1D6: For trailing loads up to max. 2 000 kg during braking, with 12% angle of gradient.  
The permitted externally applied load is 100 kg.  
The permitted max. total weight indicated in the car documents must not be exceeded. The actual weight of the trailing  
load must be lower than that of the trailing vehicle.  
Adhere to the following instructions when a trailer coupling is to be retrofitted:  
The specific national regulations are to be considered  
It has to be ensured that the required freedom of operation of the trailer behind the tractive unit is maintained  
(DIN 74058)  
The standard radiator and fan has to be replaced by reinforced variants (according to PR-No. 1D7)  
The vehicle has to be tested by the responsible technical testing authority for motor traffic.  
Note:  
1. Location points are available in the side rails of the vehicle.  
2. If the attachment is positioned extremely low or if the attachment is extremely overlapping, it may be prohibited to  
use the coupling mounted ex works.  
3. The permitted trailing weight (depending on the engine) has to be determined before the retrofitting is carried out.  
Free space according to (Refer to "Trailer couplings" for continuation)  
Details which are not specified are to be suitably selected.  
Check  
It is required to check dimensions and angles with suitable length measuring devices and protractor gauges.  
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Note: Subject to errors and technical amendments. The electronic version of the body guidelines is the decisive source of up-to-date data on body guidelines (online body  
guidelines). Data status August 2007  
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