Towing with a 2001 VW Eurovan MV....

[crazylev]

Greetings everyone.

I am new to this forum and web site, so excuse me if this has been beaten into the ground.

My wife and I own a VW Eurovan MV Weekender (poptop) and have had nothing but wonderful camping experiences in this vehicle. We lived in this for one month straight while on vacation at Zion, Arches, Yellowstone, Tetons, and a whole bunch of places in between.

We now have a real desire to get into an AS Bambi 19'. I would like to use The VW as a towing vehicle for the Bambi.

About the VW: Engine= 201 hp 2.8 liter Six clynder, 4 speed auto trans., ESP (electronic stability program) Fully independent suspension. Front wheel drive with low speed traction control. Max. permisable traler weight= 4500# Max. tongue load=220#

Bambi 19' specs: Hitch ball height= 18"Hitch weight=500
# GVWR=4500# UVW=3600# NCC=900#

The $32.000 question is can the VW tow this vehicle in most conditions, or do I need some sort of monster SUV or truck. The Bambi brochure states that "you can tow it easily and safely with your SUV, mini-van, or many popular cars". Ive been reading a little bit about stabiliztion units on ASForums as well. Do you reccomnend this for the above set-up?

It was also brought to my attention that I might have to install an auxilary transmission cooler. My VW service dept. claims that the transmission is already cooled to a certain degree with the cooling system already on the van.

Would there be any special considerations for tires, shocks, etc.

Your help is appreciated.

Jonathan-
A hopefully sooner than later Bambi owner.