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Minnie's Mate · 03-24-2008, 07:50 AM

I didn't realize the new "bug" was available with a manual...learn something new every day. The brakes issue would still concern me because of the weight of the car. But you may not need them after all. Good luck with your new Airstream. The Airstream Classic motor homes were real beauties and real head turners. Have fun with it and keep us informed of your travels.

gypsychris · 03-24-2008, 04:46 PM

We are hitin the road in the AM tomorrow. leaving CT for the south,... headed towards Austin TX. Will keep you all posted on how things go...anyone wants to give us tips etc.... places to stop bye and so on ... all appreciated

Geophilist · 03-24-2008, 05:28 PM

I would make sure that the new bug can be towed four down. By that I mean I wuld want to see it in the owner's manuel, and not "some guy at the Uhaul said it was OK". I looked in the Family Motor Coach section on towables and did not see your bug, or any VW for that matter.

As for brakes on the toad, I used to tow our Saturn that way and had no real problems. Then I started reading on the subject and got a bit concerned about it from a legal stand point. I bought one that I can take with me to other cars as the need might arise. I really can tell a difference in stopping distance, and I think my SL1 probably weighs about the same, or less, than your bug.

Have a great trip, enjoy the weather, and be prepared to fix a few things on the road.

Steve

gypsychris · 03-24-2008, 05:41 PM

Thanks! we have read about someone else towing a bug... 4 down...w/o a prob...it HAS to be a manual transmition...to be towed...and we have to put the key in (to let the wheels turn...) that is basically what we have learned

gypsychris · 03-25-2008, 05:18 PM

Started a new thread : http://www.airforums.com/forums/f42/...xas-40708.html with pics of our toad/setup....

gypsychris · 04-02-2008, 01:46 PM

We just wrapped up a 2000 or so mile trip pulling a 2002 manual tranny beetle. Without a problem. We did have our hitch strenghen, and had a custom plate built to fit our beetle through its front grille. all looks and works well. As a tow bar we used a valley tow bar rated at 5000lbs, only $149....much cheaper of a setup then blue ox....