Re: Boating with an S4

[Robert Myers <rmyers@inetone.net>]

At 04:04 PM 08/10/1999 PDT, The Stevens wrote:
>Yes, but the S4 is a different chassis, no?  I'll argue (amicably) that the 
>200 is a different type, significantly different.
>
>But, mail a quote from an S4 manual re: towing and I'll stand corrected.

Sorry.  It's too much to quote.

The Owner's Manual for my '95 S6 has an entire section on trailer towing.
It starts on page 108 and ends on page 111.  Specific mention is made of
using either a Class I or Class II hitch.  Technical specs are listed on
page 178.  Trailer with brakes - 2,000 pounds (900 kG), Traler without
brakes - 1,455 pounds (660 kG), tongue load - 110 pounds (55 kG).

Granted, a one ton trailer isn't all that big but it's still quite
significant.

>The issue is that if a car is not designed for such a purpose, it probably 
>should not be stretched to do it.  If it's in the manual for the 200, then 
>it is obviously within its design parameters.  I am always seeing Porsches 
>and Miatas around here (Pacific NW) with 2x4s (lumber) hanging out their 
>windows, on their way home from the hardware store.  And $25K Preludes 
>pulling jetskis.  This seems silly to me.
>
>But it's agreed, the pickup is not a common continental sight. I guess you 
>do what you have to.
>
>
>>From: Orin Eman <orin@wolfenet.com>
>>To: the_stevens@hotmail.com (The Stevens)
>>CC: quattro@audifans.com
>>Subject: Re: Boating with an S4
>>Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 12:31:32 -0700 (PDT)
>>
>>
>> > In fact, it probably states in the manual that you shouldn't attempt to 
>>tow
>> > with the vehicle.
>>
>>Well for the 90 200, there are _two_ pages on towing.
>>There isn't that much difference with the S4.
>>
>> > One can easily find several small pickups for sale in any given area of 
>>the
>> > country all the time.  I could probably go out and buy a dozen right 
>>now,
>> > all for under $1000 each.  It also very easy to find used F150s of late 
>>70's
>> > vintage for under $500--at least here in the NW.
>>
>>My Chevy S-10 has a 2000 lb limit.  The 200 manual states a 2000 lb limit
>>for a braked trailer.
>>
>> > Please don't try to tow with a sports car!  Would choose an MGB over a 
>>27'
>> > U-Haul van when you moved?
>>
>>In Europe, where there used to be (still is?) a significant lack of 
>>pickups,
>>guess what gets used for towing.  The family sedan of whatever type.
>>There are some that would say the 200s at least make great tow cars...
>>
>>Orin.
>
>
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