Cayenne Tow Hitch - Questions
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Cayenne Tow Hitch - Questions
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.
Thanks!
- 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?
- What is the optimal towing setting on the suspension controls?
Thanks!
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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.
Not sure what will be optimal for your towning settings... as it will depend on the trailer/car total weight.
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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.
Not sure what will be optimal for your towning settings... as it will depend on the trailer/car total weight.
I'll be towing a boat, I think it's around 2000lbs.
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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...
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Good luck and God speed...
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You need the 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.
Also, are you sure you don't need a brake controller???
Also, are you sure you don't need a brake controller???
Does the computer automatically sense there's a trailer hooked up to it? Still trying to figure out what the optimal suspension setting is?
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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....
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....
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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.
It is important for the trailer to be level once connected to the tow vehicle.
As for the comfort setting, it is less important.