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Old 03-17-2018, 10:25 AM   #1
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Trailering a VW Beetle

Looking at towing a vw beetle on an open trailer versus a dolly. Any suggestions?
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Old 03-17-2018, 10:50 AM   #2
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I'd guess you're talking about a New Beetle with front wheel drive? They can be towed on a dolly. A classic Beetle with an air-cooled engine would have to be on a trailer. If the classic was a manual, it could be towed 4 down. My TDI Beetle is a manual and I tow it 4 down with a tow bar.
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I am going to be towing a 2017 automatic
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2017 auto VW Beetle can be towed on a dolly or a trailer.
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Hi ! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!

Can't help with the question but wanted to say hello! Keep her between the ditches!

Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!
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I wouldn't recommend a trailer unless your toad is set up to pull it.

Just a "just in case" suggestion.

We trailer our Jeep, but it has a 2" receiver hitch on it. There has been a couple times that I needed to stash the trailer away from the campsite.
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Maybe should be looking at dollies!
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My Volkswagen Eos rides on an Acme tow dolly.
I am looking at changing to a Master Tow because there is no "lateral forgiveness" with the winches so loading is more difficult than it has to be.
An inch or two off center you have to back down the ramps and try again.
It has become a sore point and in order to maintain marital bliss I am going to change dollies
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A trailer will add weight and may be more difficult to store on your site than a tow dolly. My BIL tows a VW Beetle on a tow dolly with no issues other than connecting the safety chains to the Beetle and disconnecting the battery when towing. Both of those chores can be made easier with a little thought.
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My Volkswagen Eos rides on an Acme tow dolly.
I am looking at changing to a Master Tow because there is no "lateral forgiveness" with the winches so loading is more difficult than it has to be.
An inch or two off center you have to back down the ramps and try again.
It has become a sore point and in order to maintain marital bliss I am going to change dollies
Be aware that Master Tow make different widths dollys. Make sure to know what width you need before you buy.
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My Volkswagen Eos rides on an Acme tow dolly.

I am looking at changing to a Master Tow because there is no "lateral forgiveness" with the winches so loading is more difficult than it has to be.

An inch or two off center you have to back down the ramps and try again.

It has become a sore point and in order to maintain marital bliss I am going to change dollies


How do you think the ramps will be for rocker panel clearance once loaded?
Thanks
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Be aware that Master Tow make different widths dollys. Make sure to know what width you need before you buy.


Overall what do you think of the Acme dolly?
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How do you think the ramps will be for rocker panel clearance once loaded?
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I don't know about clearance but I will try loading before buying. The Master Tow is made in Fayetteville which is about an hour away from where I live
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Overall what do you think of the Acme dolly?
Don't have one, I have a Master Tow.

I wouldn't have one where I had to fool with removable ramps. I'm too old to fool with that.
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