VW Crafter II 50 Kastenwagen Superhochdach lang 2.0 TDI BMT Trendline - Towing vehicle

Is a VW Crafter II 50 Kastenwagen Superhochdach lang 2.0 TDI BMT Trendline a good towing vehicle?

VW Crafter II  50 Kastenwagen Superhochdach lang 2.0 TDI BMT Trendline

You want to use the VW Crafter also as a towing vehicle for trailers? In order to answer this question the motor vehicle must be considered from all points of view, such as whether a trailer hitch (AHK) is available at all, the torque, and the maximum towing capacity.

With this automobile, thanks to the maximum towing capacity of 3500 kg, you can tow virtually anything that wants to be towed privately (caravan, horse trailer, boat) or professionally (larger machines, heavy material).
torque affects the VW Crafter how much the trailer load affects acceleration. Torque is available at 300 Nm, which is already a decent value and guarantees that you won't have any problems getting off the mark as a rule.

However, this advertisement does not yet include trailer coupling and must be added to this.

Evaluation - is the VW Crafter suitable as a towing vehicle?: The vehicle can be trailers with enormous 3500 kg pull own weight . The whole is pulled by the strong 300 Nm Torque - that sounds like a lot, it is, the VW Crafter is a born towing vehicle. Horse trailers with one horse (possibly two) are no problem, also large (luxury) caravans or smaller excavators and other heavy equipment. Please note that you may need a driving license B96 or even BE / class 3 here. However, this particular offer is an immediately available vehicle that does not have a trailer hitch installed. It is therefore not suitable for use in trailer operation. However, this automobile may be available as an order vehicle with trailer hitch, so be sure to also check new vehicle offers on our website.

Designation

Power transmission

REAR