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Brand new Rabbit pulling a trailer - 3/22/2007 4:20:43 AM

angiemthomas

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I ordered a brand new 4-door manual Rabbit, should be delivered shortly.
My question is this: I am moving next month from Wisconsin to Oregon, driving across the U.S. and also over the Rocky Mountains with my new car. (2100 miles)
I will also be pulling a 4x8' UHaul trailer on the back of it.
I will be putting a UHaul hitch on my new Rabbit just a week after I get it.
What are your thoughts on this situation? Is the only method I have to get my stuff to Oregon with me, so please dont get me too discouraged... just realistic and what I should be aware of.

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RE: Brand new Rabbit pulling a trailer - 3/22/2007 9:19:51 AM

Joelzy

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thats a tiny trailer, should be fine. i doubt you'll have any problems

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RE: Brand new Rabbit pulling a trailer - 3/22/2007 11:38:41 AM

Jsd

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Yea I agree...shouldn't be any real problems. Just don't exceed the max towing capacity of the car and then a couple hundred pounds less. Just BABY it...you want to break in the engine, haulin butt isn't a good way. Just treat it like a fine pint of Guinness.

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