Towing
#16
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#17
I've had a set of 997 track wheels in the trunk of our Range Rover Sport and there was plenty of room left over. There might just be enough space in a Macan. For sure there is if you can fold down the back seats.
#18
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I fit 4 rs rears and 4 fronts in my cayenne. That was tight. Nothing else will fit except a passenger. Would be great if macan was a realistic tow vehicle but just seems too close to rating to tow a gt3. Caynne works well with an open trailer. With plenty of capacity left for stuff.
#19
Race Director
I don't think Porsche intends the Macan to be the primary tow vehicle in the lineup, I suspect they're leaving the Cayenne for that duty. There are enough Cayennes ordered (by customers) w/out the tow package that I believe they're not too worried about a lack of customers for the Macan.
#20
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I don't think Porsche intends the Macan to be the primary tow vehicle in the lineup, I suspect they're leaving the Cayenne for that duty. There are enough Cayennes ordered (by customers) w/out the tow package that I believe they're not too worried about a lack of customers for the Macan.
#21
Race Director
I just checked the website again, it's still not on there.
#22
Three Wheelin'
I don't think Porsche intends the Macan to be the primary tow vehicle in the lineup, I suspect they're leaving the Cayenne for that duty. There are enough Cayennes ordered (by customers) w/out the tow package that I believe they're not too worried about a lack of customers for the Macan.
From crawling around in one, the rear area of the Macan is limited in both depth and height even with the seats down.
Honestly the trunk size is very similar (maybe even smaller in depth) to my Audi S wagon. I can get 4 tires in same for transport for flipping on the rim, etc, but not much else.
And once a trailer is added, the total GVW ratings start to come into play as well (another # I don't know...) so packing the interior might be a non-starter.
As my Wife puts it: The Cayenne is too big for our everyday use; the Macan is the 'Goldilocks' size, fun to drive day to day but could handle some stuff when needed.
Porsche needs to clear this issue up and put a period on same...
#23
Race Director
Just curious, what is the weight limitations of the roof bars? I seriously doubt you could (or would want to) put 4 wheels on the roof but if you could put 1 (or both) the front wheels of a track vehicle up there it would sure help with the interior space.
I've ordered mine with both the tow pkg. and the roof rails, I tow a good bit but have never needed the roof storage but since the roof rails can only be installed during build I'm getting them now (cheap option in the Porsche scheme of things).
I've ordered mine with both the tow pkg. and the roof rails, I tow a good bit but have never needed the roof storage but since the roof rails can only be installed during build I'm getting them now (cheap option in the Porsche scheme of things).
#24
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Test drove an "S" model this evening (and drooled over some other Pcars ) ~ was VERY impressed!
Last edited by 911Königin; 09-25-2014 at 08:27 PM.
#25
Race Director
I have an "S" on order, expecting a late Oct. delivery. If the 1,550 lbs. figure is correct it will result in my canceling my order.
It would REALLY be nice if Porsche would settle this issue and put the official numbers in the spec sheet on their Macan web page.
I think the 1,550 sounds more like a kg number than a lb. number (at least I hope so).
Last edited by Slow Guy; 09-19-2014 at 01:29 PM.
#26
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I'm fairly certain the manual already states the 4K number. Owners, please chime in.
I'm in the same boat (late Oct/early Nov delivery). I'm not sure the wife would allow to cancel (it's hers) but it would surely suck!
I'm in the same boat (late Oct/early Nov delivery). I'm not sure the wife would allow to cancel (it's hers) but it would surely suck!
#27
Race Director
OK, my latest Google search found this Porsche Press Release on the 2015 Macan models.... I would rather they post these figures on the Macan web page too, relying on just a press release doesn't give me a warm and fuzzy feeling.
4,409 braked is reasonable to me. The figure Karen was given is for un-braked trailers I suspect. Pretty sure most states require that trailers have brakes if they're in the 2,500 - 3,500 range anyway so it shouldn't be a big issue. The bigger U-Haul trailers have surge brakes so they would be in compliance with Porsche's specs.
Surge brakes are common on smaller trailers (and U-Haul trailers) including small to midsize boat trailers. Electric controlled trailer brakes are more common on bigger trailers and custom trailers (ones that aren't used by several different tow vehicles).
Trailer brake requirements by state Quick glance shows most state requirements are 3,000 lbs but a few are as low as 1,500.
4,409 braked is reasonable to me. The figure Karen was given is for un-braked trailers I suspect. Pretty sure most states require that trailers have brakes if they're in the 2,500 - 3,500 range anyway so it shouldn't be a big issue. The bigger U-Haul trailers have surge brakes so they would be in compliance with Porsche's specs.
Surge brakes are common on smaller trailers (and U-Haul trailers) including small to midsize boat trailers. Electric controlled trailer brakes are more common on bigger trailers and custom trailers (ones that aren't used by several different tow vehicles).
Trailer brake requirements by state Quick glance shows most state requirements are 3,000 lbs but a few are as low as 1,500.
#28
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OK, my latest Google search found this Porsche Press Release on the 2015 Macan models.... I would rather they post these figures on the Macan web page too, relying on just a press release doesn't give me a warm and fuzzy feeling.
4,409 braked is reasonable to me. The figure Karen was given is for un-braked trailers I suspect. Pretty sure most states require that trailers have brakes if they're in the 2,500 - 3,500 range anyway so it shouldn't be a big issue. The bigger U-Haul trailers have surge brakes so they would be in compliance with Porsche's specs.
Surge brakes are common on smaller trailers (and U-Haul trailers) including small to midsize boat trailers. Electric controlled trailer brakes are more common on bigger trailers and custom trailers (ones that aren't used by several different tow vehicles).
Trailer brake requirements by state Quick glance shows most state requirements are 3,000 lbs but a few are as low as 1,500.
4,409 braked is reasonable to me. The figure Karen was given is for un-braked trailers I suspect. Pretty sure most states require that trailers have brakes if they're in the 2,500 - 3,500 range anyway so it shouldn't be a big issue. The bigger U-Haul trailers have surge brakes so they would be in compliance with Porsche's specs.
Surge brakes are common on smaller trailers (and U-Haul trailers) including small to midsize boat trailers. Electric controlled trailer brakes are more common on bigger trailers and custom trailers (ones that aren't used by several different tow vehicles).
Trailer brake requirements by state Quick glance shows most state requirements are 3,000 lbs but a few are as low as 1,500.
Have heard the weak links in the towing capacity are the PDK (and the small rear brakes to an extent as well).
When I was at the track a couple of weekends ago, a RR Evoque pulled up next to me towing a 911 on a fairly heavy trailer. Evoque's must have higher tow ratings that Macan.
I put a nice cover on the hitch receiver on the Macan.
#29
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The latest info I found says the braked towing capacity of the Evoque is only 3500 lbs. Unbraked is half that. Supposedly it was originally going to be 4500 lbs, but the rating was lowered shortly after it came out.