Can a 2017 VW Jetta manual transmission be towed?

Thanks, yes the ABS seems pretty tricky.

I tow a 2016 VW Golf GTI with 6 speed manual transmission 4 wheels down. I had a mechanics cut off the locked steering engagement pin so I did not have to run the ignition switch in the ACC position in order to keep the steering unlocked. I use a Blue Ox base plate and tow bar. I have towed the GTI so far more than 7000 miles with no problems.

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Thats a really nice set-up there. We made our first trip last week to a campground (Sebastian Inlet state park) and experienced the loss of mobility without a toad.

It is looking more and more that we're leaning toward a Jeep but still researching. We're going to PA the first of November, which will be the first long (over 200 miles away) trip and should give us a better idea of what we'll need. Plus, we only have to imagine the fun it'll be trying to get the back of the mh to a gas pump with a toad attached.

Going from a fiver to a mh does have a learning curve. I could tow my Silverado diesel but its too heavy for the hitch and would make the V-10 a gas guzzler pulling an extra 9,000 lbs.

Had the Jetta at the dealer last week for warranty work (replacing some sensors) and the service writer said it was no problem towing it since it was a standard transmission. Guess I've gone full circle on this question.

Anyhow, going up to PA Friday and will look more into it when we get back.

Swampman597 if the service tech will put that in writing on company letterhead go for it. Otherwise it's great for conversation but if you have any issues they are not going to support you.

Y-Guy, I agree.

Update:

We got a tow dolly after all. With REMCO & VW both saying it wasn't flat towable, it just made sense. Its a Tow Master with surge brakes so I don't have to consider a supplemental braking system or how to keep the toad battery charged. Plus, we can change the toad without having to install a new base plate or make any changes.

The universal fit straps that came with it weren't easy to setup so I got some smaller size ones from Amazon for $28 that are much easier to use.

If it becomes a nuisance and we want to change the toad to something 4 down towable, selling the tow dolly will be a breeze. They don't last long on Craig's List here and sell at a premium. The dealer we got the MH from gave us a great deal on the dolly too.

Just wanted to say thanks again to everyone for your thoughts.

Thanks for the update Swampman597, enjoy your trips!

Put a hitch on the Jetta which makes moving the dolly around much easier on rough, soft or uneven surfaces. I also made a 6' pole that uses the hitch so I can load/unload my kayak a whole lot easier.

Now, if we can just go somewhere.