3.2 Trailer hitches/space allowance in accordance with DIN 74058
Only the trailer hitches authorised by the factory should be installed for towing. As an option, the following trailer hitches can be ordered from the factory:
Ball head coupling:
Caddy short wheelbase
a) Maximum towing capacity for fixed couplings
Vehicle type | Engine type | Braked [kg] | Unbraked [kg] |
Panel van | Depending on engine type | 1200-1500 | 660-750 |
| EcoFuel | 1300 | 750 |
| BlueMotion | 1500 | 730 |
Kombi | Depending on engine type | 1040-1500 | 690-750 |
| EcoFuel | 1200 | 750 |
| BlueMotion | No coupling! |
with 12% gradient rise (depending on engine type).
b) Maximum towing capacity for removal couplings
Vehicle type | Engine type | Braked [kg] | Unbraked [kg] |
Kombi | Depending on engine type | 1040-1500 | 690-750 |
as above but removal and lockable (Kombi only), not EcoFuel!
Caddy long wheelbase
a) Maximum towing capacity for fixed couplings
Vehicle type | Engine type | Braked [kg] | Unbraked [kg] |
Panel van | Depending on engine type | 1300-1500 | 710-750 |
Kombi | Depending on engine type | 1040-1500 | 730-750 |
with 12% gradient rise (depending on engine type).
b) Maximum towing capacity for removal couplings
Vehicle type | Engine type | Braked [kg] | Unbraked [kg] |
Kombi | Depending on engine type | 1040-1500 | 690-750 |
as above but removal and lockable (Kombi only!)
The maximum drawbar load on the panel van is 80 kg.
The permissible drawbar load on the Kombi is 75 kg.
Space allowance in accordance with DIN 74058
Details not given are to be determined in accordance with the purpose.
Inspection
Inspection of the dimensions and angles should be carried out with suitable test instruments.
