WestTexasS2K Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 My wifes grandpa used to pull his 16' tandem axle cattle trailer with one and sometimes two cows to sell with his 95 Toyota Camry. It was bit odd looking in Texas the land of the truck, but he did it for 20 years with all kinds of mid size sedans. One Issue I can see is that if you ever get pulled over by your state police and they check your vehicle tow rating tag located in the door of the vehicle. Its a fairly stiff fine for exceeding the tow rating. Probably a slim chance of ever getting pulled over, but it could happen. You just dont want to be in this situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Hi Terry, That's a nice little trailer, were are they made ? I would like it better if it had brakes. Hope you are well, Steve You can retrofit electric brakes at moderate cost (e.g. etrailer.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihckb2 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I believe Terry's trailer is built by Express Custom Trailers Mfg. out of Parksville on Vancouver Island. Check the web Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.moore Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I towed my Caterham SV behind my 2007 STI all over Alberta & BC. I saw this photo years ago and loved it. Have you had any turbo issues? I had a 2007 2.5i and it was rated for 2,000 lbs but I seem to recall no rating for the WRX and STI. My best guess was that this omission was related to turbo cooling (or lack there of). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 I believe Terry's trailer is built by Express Custom Trailers Mfg. out of Parksville on Vancouver Island. Check the web Well done sir. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGTorque Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Just going to pop in here for a quick sec. I run VW TDI specific shop here in PA and ive seen my customers tow all sorts of things. Some tow in the golf on a tow dolly pulled by their jetta... The vw diesels are amazing vehicles and the book "specs" for towing are VERY under rated. That being said i would always recommend a properly balanced trailer as not to put to much weight on the hitch and to use trailer brakes (electrical). If im lucky ill find a pic of my own 2001 golf towing another golf (or corrado?) about 7 years ago. As a side note. The TDI cars we get here in the states are tuned DOWN. A software reflash can have increases of 25% in power and a small INCREASE in fuel econ. If you have TDI related questions feel free to message me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgb240 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I have an e46 xi touring and am amazed at what people are towing with it in Europe. Rated at 2200kg (overseas) Here, N/A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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