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chris n linda
post Apr 28 2009, 08:03 PM
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biggrin.gif Hi, has anyone seen or have experience with towing a volks new beetle? I have an 2000 manual turbo diesel that I wold like to flat tow. I need help in understanding clearance issues of my towable as well as some how to set it up right help?????
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post Jun 28 2009, 08:12 PM
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My folks wanted to flat tow a new beetle when they were full timing it. They were told by VW that the new beetle couldn't be flat towed. Sorry, don't remember the exact reasons.

My '69 flat tows great though. biggrin.gif


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post Jun 29 2009, 02:56 PM
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Have you checked out Motorhome Magazine's Dinghy Towing Guides? There are several years on their website.

Assuming that you auto isn't on that list, then contact Remco Towing, www.remcotowing.com to see if there's some way of making it towable 4-down. You could, of course, put it on a dolly or a trailer, but towing it 4-down would simplify things immensely.
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post Jun 30 2009, 06:01 AM
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QUOTE(chris n linda @ Apr 28 2009, 09:03 PM)
biggrin.gif Hi, has anyone seen or have experience with towing a volks new beetle? I have an 2000 manual turbo diesel that I wold like to flat tow. I need help in understanding clearance issues of my towable as well as some how to set it up right help?????
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Have you looked into Blue Ox?
Blue Ox BASE PLATE BX3815 fits 98-05 Beetle

Blue Ox BASE PLATE BX3824 fits 06-08 Beetle Incl TDI & Gas Turbo

Blue Ox BX3809 BASE PLATE fits 1970-1998 VOLKSWAGEN SUPERBEETLE

Blue Ox BX3809 BASE PLATE fits 1970-1998 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Type 1 & Thing
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