laxman1100

Hi, I just got a 2006 Cayenne Turbo that came with the factor hitch, but when I was looking for the wiring for the trailer lights, all I could find was a plate with 4 screws.

1. Does the wiring come with the hitch receiver as a standard option or is it an add-on I need to get? If it's the latter, is it a porsche-OEM product?
2. What is the optimal towing setting on the suspension controls?

Thanks!

CWhaley

The plug connection is part of the receiver you will place onto the plate... Then you pull the connection into (pigtail) the wiring harness out from under the bumper.
Not sure what will be optimal for your towning settings... as it will depend on the trailer/car total weight.

laxman1100

I guess, I'm a little confused on what you mean by "part of the receiver you will place into the plate". Is there another part that I need to buy/install? On other trucks, it usually is a plastic flap that can be flipped up to plug the lights in.

I'll be towing a boat, I think it's around 2000lbs.

wirunner

You need the Pollack adapter (it replaces the plate you see - there are wires behind the plate). You should be able to get it from your dealer, a VW dealer, or online at retailers like etrailer.com. Search the forum - plenty of pictures of it on rennlist. About $15.

Good luck and God speed...

! beep !

laxman1100

Thanks, that makes a lot of sense. The trailer I have has hydrolic brakes, so I should be good.

Does the computer automatically sense there's a trailer hooked up to it? Still trying to figure out what the optimal suspension setting is?

ltc

Damn You

Toby Pennycuff

s4for5

Around 3500lb. - hardly even feel it's back there.

JFScheck

Ya gotta tow something a little bigger.....

2010 Airstream 25FB Classic with 2010 Diesel T-Rex in Utah

Just came cross country towing my Airstream from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean right though the Rocky Mountains (and all those other ranges) Rock steady with 55mph cross winds, Big Semis, Up Mountains at 60-70mph, Great Downhill Breaking, average 70 mph with 14.5 mpg gas mileage - LOVE the 407 lbs torque - diesels RULE.... Really beats up on my Cayenne S when it comes to towing - and I no longer have any "!!!!!!" with LED trailer lights....

ltc

That's it, just pile on...no respect for the dead guy.

Always liked Airstreams.

laxman1100

What setting do you put it in to tow? There's the ride type on the right and the lever on the left...

ltc

I am assuming that your hitch receiver height was measured with the vehicle in the 'normal' ride height position.
It is important for the trailer to be level once connected to the tow vehicle.

As for the comfort setting, it is less important.

laxman1100

Thanks, so I'll go with Normal/Normal for both.

How about the lever on the left with the mountain and road options?

ltc

Don't touch it.