flat towing 2012 VW GTI manual transmission
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BernieD
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Remco has not, as yet, determined the towability of the 6 speed. What does the owner's manual say?
Kim (skyking4ar2) Bertram
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If it's of any use, we have towed our 6 speed manual Honda without issue for a year. Slip it in neutral, unlock the steering wheel, accessories all off - no issues.
While I am sure there would be an exception or two, it's hard to imagine a reason why a manual transmission could not be flat towed. (And the odometer does not register on the computerized systems - somebody always asks that -
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While I am sure there would be an exception or two, it's hard to imagine a reason why a manual transmission could not be flat towed. (And the odometer does not register on the computerized systems - somebody always asks that -
)I just bought my first RV, and I'm looking at what and how to tow. I really like performance-oriented cars, so I was thinking about getting a manual VW GTI or Golf. However, most* are 6 speed, and Remco says only VW 5 speed manuals are towable. No reason listed. I just emailed them to get more info, and when I do I'll post it here.
I am curious if anyone out there is towing a 2010-2015 Golf or GTI, manual or automatic, and how they are towing it. I've seen this question come up a lot in forums, but I've never seen anyone respond to say they are towing one. So I'm bringing it up again....
Thanks,
Carey
*There is a 5 speed Golf TSI, completely bare bones, but I understand if you want any upgrades to it, you can only get those with 6 speeds. I'd prefer a GTI anyway, but that is a possibility if anyone else is interested in towing a late model VW hatchback.
I am curious if anyone out there is towing a 2010-2015 Golf or GTI, manual or automatic, and how they are towing it. I've seen this question come up a lot in forums, but I've never seen anyone respond to say they are towing one. So I'm bringing it up again....
Thanks,
Carey
*There is a 5 speed Golf TSI, completely bare bones, but I understand if you want any upgrades to it, you can only get those with 6 speeds. I'd prefer a GTI anyway, but that is a possibility if anyone else is interested in towing a late model VW hatchback.
