Volkswagen Tiguan Towing Safety Tips

There’s plenty of space to load up the Volkswagen Tiguan. However, sometimes, we want to bring our biggest toys along for the ride. At North Penn Volkswagen, we’re sharing some essential tips to help you safely tow in the midsize SUV.

Order a Hitch

Before you can tow anything, your SUV needs to be properly equipped. The Volkswagen Tiguan doesn’t come with a trailer hitch, although you can easily add one with genuine Volkswagen accessories. Our team is happy to help you determine your best fit.

Review Your Weights

Next, carefully checking your vehicle and trailer’s weight is important. Review your owner’s manual to see the appropriate guidelines for your SUV. Generally, you can tow up to 1,500 pounds in the Volkswagen Tiguan, although it depends on a number of parameters, such as your hitch and your payload weight, which should be subtracted from your tow weight.

Check Your Trailer

You also want to make sure that your trailer is secure before you tow by following these steps:

• Is all cargo carefully fastened?
• Is the trailer jack raised?
• Is your hitch secured with a safety pin?
• Are your safety chains secure?
• Are your turn signals and brake lights working?

Drive with Caution

Once you know your trailer is safe and secure, it’s time to ensure that you are. Always stay a safe distance from other traffic when hauling a trailer. Give yourself plenty of time to stop. Use your mirrors to ensure you have enough space to turn and park.

Explore the Volkswagen Tiguan in Colmar, PA

When you need impressive space and towing power, the Volkswagen Tiguan is up to the job. If you’re already a proud owner, we can help you customize it to ensure it’s ready for all your towing needs. Stop by North Penn Volkswagen to get started today!