ultrarunner

I'm going to get a hitch for the wifey's Allroad. I'm considering the Reese product. Any other options that folks here have used.

Reese tells me it's a 2000lb capacity. I though I have seen some discussion that the vehicle has a higher limit in europe?

What can be safely towed with this vehicle?

paulroad

I have the OEM hitch. US liability gives it 3500 LBS. In Europe is 4500. I've towed over 4000 at 70-80MPH with no worries.

There is a major difference in the construction and attachment with the Reese hitch and the OEM style. Look a few posts below you will see interes in haveing the OEM hitch duplicated.

ultrarunner

I'd imagine this is a 'dealer ordered' item? What's the est. cost of the OEM unit? Thanks

grey-2002-ar-6sp

It's discontinued. You can try calling all your local dealers and seeing if you get lucky.

paulroad

there are a few out there but you have to make calls as grey said. It cost about 550-600.00 and can be a DIY if you have the time.