Sideout

Hi all,

I am looking for a hitch for my 2008 A6 Avant 3.2. I'll probably be using it mostly to either tow a trailer with a sport bike on it. Or mount a rack with the sport bike onto that hitch (something like this http://www.versahaul.com/vhsportro.php though a less likelier option)

I am trying to narrow down the hitch options. Here are the things I know so far:

- there is no Audi OEM hitch for my model, so I have to find an aftermarket one
- the only interesting thing I found in the owners manual that's worth mentioning is this "Maximum trailer weight - a trailer for your vehicle is limited to a typical class 1 or class 2 trailer".
- I also found out this neat diagram for the trailer classes:

- my mechanic friend told me that often times a hitch installation requires to drill and/or cut pieces of your rear bumper
- and finally I have seen tons of different after market options that confused the heck out of me as I am a noob at this hitch thing.

So my question is - could anyone of you recommend a hitch that you may have used and that would be relatively easy to install?

Thanks in advance,

Sideout

nyc_bob

No experience in this, but this one looks like it doesn't require any cutting:

hitch:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...-/180652736917

instructions:
http://www.draw-tite.com/content/dow...ion/N60238.pdf

cebo0650

The A6 Avant has a trailer hitch option in Europe, and it's an amazing hitch because it stays hidden until you need it.

But of course Canadians and Americans get fu@#$%^ out of cool options, not to even mention the 2012 A6 Avant which I'm fuming about.

Check out this video here to see what I mean about the OEM hitch!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwGQBQTgZZc

And another one here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BwLGo2ef9Q

beep-beep

Spedo maxed out at 260Km/Hr ... with diesel. I would not be surprised if he had trailer attached when he made the video.

cebo0650

What I wouldn't give to have the 3.0 TDI.