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Swampman597
Explorer
Oct 11, 2019

Can a 2017 VW Jetta manual transmission be towed?

The MotorHome magazine tow guides don't list it, the owners manual is vague about towing over 30 miles but eTrailer has a Blue OX base plate installation guide & base plate for it. So, is anyone to...
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rjstractor
Nomad
Oct 12, 2019
I had a 2012 Jetta 5 speed and the manual listed no restrictions on flat towing. After that I had a 2014 Passat, also a 5 speed and like yours, the manual was essentially silent on recreational towing. What is not known is whether there was a transmission design change from '12 to '17 or VW has decided to no longer mention RV towing in their manual. Wish I had a real answer. Some research on VW forums might be helpful.

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