I think you could tow up to 10 or 12 thousand pounds.
You just need to replace the flat 4 with an engine and trans-axle from a late '60s Olds Tornado and build a real frame under the box. ...probably do wheelies and smoie burnouts too.
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The VW Beetle is not designed to tow anything.
Jjf
The 2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX is not recommended for towing. However, the maximum payload capacity of this vehicle is 1,074 pounds.
The towing capacity for a 2002 TDi VW Beetle is rated at level 1 towing. The max load a 2002 Beetle can handle is up to 1 ton or 2,000 pounds.
My owners manual puts it at 3000 lbs.
1000# DSG tranny 2000# manual tranny
It depends on which model 2.6i microbus, certain models takes differents steps to bypass but it can be done naidoodenver@rocketmail.com
30nm + 90degr
1500 lbs. with manual trans per owners manual
Mounted on top and inside the fuel tank.
towing capacity
The towing capcity of a 2001 VW Beetle TDI diesel is 1500 pounds. This is based on the manufacturer's recommendations. However, people have been known to tow as much as 3,000 pounds but theyÊrisk damages that are not covered.