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I have a 2019 Cayenne Turbo with a nice option spec. However the one thing that wasn't optioned was the tow package.
Has anyone had any experience with towing something beefy without the factory tow package and just using aftermarket approach through various upgrades?
Really want to be able to use my current Porsche as the tow vehicle because of how nice it is compared to a truck or more "suitable" vehicle.
I have a 2019 Cayenne Turbo with a nice option spec. However the one thing that wasn't optioned was the tow package.
Has anyone had any experience with towing something beefy without the factory tow package and just using aftermarket approach through various upgrades?
Really want to be able to use my current Porsche as the tow vehicle because of how nice it is compared to a truck or more "suitable" vehicle.
Without the factory tow module you will loose some features like disabling blind spot monitoring, display in dash when trailer lights are working, ability to use factory brake wiring, and most importantly the electronic anti-sway feature that uses the ABS system to prevent violent trailer sway. If you will only be towing short distances, I wouldn't see a real issue but for any serious towing I'd retrofit the factory tow module. There are some posts on here about doing that.
Without the factory tow module you will loose some features like disabling blind spot monitoring, display in dash when trailer lights are working, ability to use factory brake wiring, and most importantly the electronic anti-sway feature that uses the ABS system to prevent violent trailer sway. If you will only be towing short distances, I wouldn't see a real issue but for any serious towing I'd retrofit the factory tow module. There are some posts on here about doing that.
Ahh interesting. Didn't think retrofit of factory tow was a realistic option. I'll dig around some more, Thank you.
Yes. I added an after factory tow kit to my 2012 & towed my gt3 for 4 years no issues...until the suspension & transfer case went out. So I just upgraded to a 2017 with a tow hitch. I actually think the V8 was a little better.
Figured I would follow up on my post #4,... since I've switched from a open trailer to enclosed.
This was on our way back from Asheville NC Treffen. Pulled wonderfully. All aluminum except the frame (weighs 3,500 lbs).
Did a CatScale before we left & with everything loaded (trailer, 911, 2 spare trailer tires, & tools) we were at 6,800 lbs.
CTT pulled it easily. My personal opinion is that the PDCC has a lot to do with it. Air suspension might help a little too.
We also run a "weigh-safe" hitch which has the built-in gauge to show my exact tongue weight. Love it.
=Steve
We tow our boat. Have to get one of those things that quiets the hitch. Having always towed with a truck, I never realized how much noise the hitch actually makes going down the road over bumps. Kind of scared me at first. Pulled over and checked everything. All good and tight.
Truth is...I could walk up and down my street and have my pick of Chevy and Ford and Dodge pick up trucks. Lots in the neighborhood and neighbors are all friendly. Interestingly, nobody has asked to borrow the Cayenne to make a Starbucks or Whole Foods or REI run.
12-28-2022, 03:52 PM
