Is an 04 VW Beetle 5 speed manual towable ?

[RVluvin]

Considering towing our 04 VW Beetle Convertable with all 4 tires on the ground. Owners manuel limits towing at 50 mph, for 50 miles. Read a few old post, but unable to find an definet "ok to do". Remco does not list a fluid pump available, and states its ok to tow. Would realy like to hear from some who has actually done it for sometime with out any problems.

Thanks!

[BFlinn181]

From the Application Charts | Remco Towing

1982 - 2011 Volkswagen All Volkswagons
Application Notes
All Volkswagen 5 SPEED manual transmissions are safe to tow. The new SIX SPEED MANUAL transmission is unknown..no information is available. Check with Remco on baseplate availability.
Engine:
ALL
Drivetrain:
FWD
Transmission:
Manual
Click here to tow your 1982 - 2011 FWD ALL Volkswagen All Volkswagons

[pumper9x9]

Go to this site and it will give you the poop on most everything you wanted to know about towing

Dinghy Guide and Dinghy Towing

[RVluvin]

2004 Dinghy guide doesn't show any VW as towable.
Remco says it's ok.
Owners Manual says no.

I'm look for someone who has in the past or is currently towing a vw beetle 5 speed.

I need confirmation before I order the mounting brackets at $360.

Thanks!

[Cat320]

Seems to me the owner's manual answered your question.