Can a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle Automatic be Flat Towed Being a Motor Home

Updated 07/14/2015 | Published 07/11/2015

Question:

What do I need and how do you set the transmission while being towed 2005 Volkswagen new beetle automatic front wheel drive

asked by: Joel L

Expert Reply:

I did some research and the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle with automatic transmission will have to be towed on a tow dolly, it cannot be towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. Please consult your owner's manual to confirm this information.

For a tow dolly, if your Beetle has 16 inch wheels, you could use the one we carry, # RM-2050-1. If the wheels are larger then you will need to obtain a tow dolly locally.

Another option is to put the Beetle on a trailer so all of the wheels are off of the ground. The benefit is that it is safer for the car when on a trailer and you could potentially use the trailer for other things, unlike a tow dolly which has just one purpose.

expert reply by: Michael H