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Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-02-2017, 04:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,215
Posted By BobG
John, As the height of the ball changes...

John,

As the height of the ball changes relative to attachment points to the vehicle, the moment changes on the attachment point. It is like you holding a 5 lb hammer straight out in front of you....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-02-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,215
Posted By BobG
In regards to Losangeles question whether the...

In regards to Losangeles question whether the 3.432" ball height is maximum or fixed, it doesn't say maximum nor give a range so it is fixed.

In regards to DavidH and others question about the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-02-2017, 12:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,215
Posted By BobG
Paul000, The information I have found is not...

Paul000, The information I have found is not conclusive nor is it all in agreement or complete. This results in confusion for me because I don't have experience. It is clear people are using WD...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-03-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,215
Posted By BobG
Thank you Dan. People who have towed...

Thank you Dan.

People who have towed trailers equivalent to the weight of the 21 that I am asking about with the vehicles I am talking about have told me they use WDH and have experienced light...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-03-2017, 09:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,215
Posted By BobG
Dan55 - MB does not have restriction on WDH...

Dan55 - MB does not have restriction on WDH because it is not similar construction.

Volkswagen vehicles like Q7, Cayenne, Touareg and others do have a restriction on using WDH. Can you offer...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-01-2017, 09:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,215
Posted By BobG
Thank you Brian, That is what I have been...

Thank you Brian,

That is what I have been looking for. Although the TDI has more torque, that is not the issue here. I will contact bpjod.

Bob
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-01-2017, 07:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,215
Posted By BobG
"Another place to ask would be an owners forum...

"Another place to ask would be an owners forum for these vehicles. They would have better information about how these SUV's handle towing than this group."

I have looked at the Q7 and other...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-01-2017, 07:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,215
Posted By BobG
Jim99 - The warning on using WD hitch is that it...

Jim99 - The warning on using WD hitch is that it may detach from the vehicle. This is because its connection to the chassis can not withstand the moment that a WD hitch places on the the hitch. It...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-01-2017, 06:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,215
Posted By BobG
The warning in the car manual is that using a WD...

The warning in the car manual is that using a WD hitch may cause the hitch to detach from the vehicle. Power is delivered to all 4 wheels. The vehicle is not front wheel drive only.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-01-2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,215
Posted By BobG
I forgot to say the vehicle comes with a tow...

I forgot to say the vehicle comes with a tow package. I assume the vehicle adjust headlights to accommodate some sag, is able to counter sway, adjust power between front and back depending on...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-01-2017, 02:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,215
Posted By BobG
Towing with Q7, Touareg, Cayenne

These SUVs and another are basically same chassis manufactured by Volkswagen. They have same tow capacity of 7,700 lbs and 770 lbs tongue weight. They do not recommend use of load distribution hitch....
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