If anyone here at the foums have such a car, could you please post the trailer load capacity limit that is written in the car registration papers, or what its called, can't seem to remeber that word. Anyway, i would be ever thankful for those of you that could post what an 1995-1997 Audi A6 2.6 Quattro or non-Quattro can pull.

 

I think this is what you're looking for:

Trailer load limit, unbraked in kg = 750

Trailer load limit on 8% / 12% gradient, braked in kg = 1700 / 1500

Permissible nose weight in kg = 80

 

Yes, thats exactly what im looking for. But one thing, what does it mean by the 8% and 12%, i know that i means that you can't pull more than ex. 1700kg at 8% rise in the road, but what is the overall pull capcity. I know this just ended up with a hole lot of crap But here in Norway we only have one maximum pull capacity number, and not the two 8% and 12% things if you know what i mean, and what number would that be ?

 

And by the way, were did you find that info?, i have searched a lot but i can't find the 2.6 version, only the other versions as the 2.8 and so. . .

 

2.8 and 2.6 are the same, just the engine is different.
If in doubt, then use the smaller number. It means that if there is any chance that the car must ascend/descend a hill of 12% gradient, then it will not be able to handle a load greater than 1500kgs BUT THIS IS ONLY IF THE TRAILER HAS A LINKED BRAKE SYSTEM. If the trailer does NOT have a linked brake system, then the max load is 750kgs regardless of gradients you may encounter.

 

So that might explain why i did'nt find the 2.6 version at example Audi4Ever Technical data site

So the 2.6 and the 2.8 has the same specifications then ? (or at least pretty much the same)

 

Yeah... pretty much the same.
You might want to reduce the braked numbers by 100kgs to be conservative, but the unbraked number is fine.

It's all about whether the brakes and suspension can handle the trailer under a brake load or accelerated load, but you may already know this.

 

Well i guess that the engine, suspension and the frame of the car is capable to support a caravan at 1600+ kg, so the real bottleneck here is the "hook" (sorry, don't rememer the word in english), will i be able to pull a caravan that weighs 1600kg if i add a "hook" sertified for 2100kg ? Or is there some other improments needed ?

 

The word I think you're looking for is "hitch".

The hitch and its attachment hardware will have to have a load capacity that exceeds the recommended load capacity of the Audi. The last thing you want is for the hitch to be your weakest link!!

I would ask your Audi dealer if the car needs any support modifications other than what the hitch provides; I doubt it, but it can't hurt to ask. Whatever you do, DO NOT use a rental hitch!! They are notorious for having missing parts and/or parts that have been "fixed" to accomodate the hitch. If you are buying a used trailer, make sure all the wiring and emergency parts (safety chains, etc.) are intact and without damage. If it's new, get the best of all the parts and don't compromise when it comes to the safety of the trailer.

The best thing to remember is that it's not only about the function and the safety of the trailer, but the safety of the contents of the trailer and the car that is doing the towing. If an accident occurs due to improper safety equipment or an overladen trailer, the result will not only damage the trailer, but most likely the item on top of the trailer and the vehicle pulling the trailer will be damaged as well. That is a huge price to pay for negligence or ignorance.

By the way: What are you planning on pulling?

 

Caravan wagon/camping wagon, not sure you write it like that, but you know, little houses on wheels, hehe. It weighs 1310kg, but there is always something to put in it, so id like to have e car that can manage around 1600kg, that way im on the safe side.