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Hi All,

Iv'e just bought a 2003 Galaxy Ghia TDI 130 and can't see, to find any info on nose weight, does anyone tow with a similar vehicle ?

If so I would appreciate the info and any hints, comments or tips.

Thanks in advance

Grant

Grant

I drove the VW Sharan which is the same car as the Galaxy & Seat Alambra

Whilst I didn't tow with - did cover alot of miles in it in my former job

It was an excellent vehicle - this was a 1.8 I think and seemed to have bags of power! Every time I pulled away from the light in it - the wheels spun!

Would think the Galaxy would be an excellent towcar!

According to the CC , the pre 2006 Galaxy nosewight limit is 85 kgs.  -  Post 2006 is only 75 kgs. - so, in your case, 85 kgs.

Galaxy, Sharan & Alhambra get great towing write-ups. 

Quote: Originally posted by ceegee on 21/4/2007

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Hi Guys

I note with interest and some concern the comments about nose weight with the Galaxy/Sharan/Alhambra. I've towed with a 115 TDI Alhambra and now with a 130 TDI Alhambra and have always understood that the nose weight load should not exceed 50Kg. This is also very difficult to achieve! Having just read the above posts I've looked again at the manufacturer's handbook and it quite clearly states that the max load is 50 kg. It does however state that roof load can be 75Kg. There is obviously a massive difference between 50 & 85 Kg. Does any one know which is correct?
It seems to me that it is very risky to exceed the manufacturer's limits

Chris

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I've got a Sharan brochure here, and it definitely states max. towbar limit 85 kgs., as per CC info.

Let's hope somebody who has one can confirm/clarify.

Hi, we have a seat alhambra 1998 model (2l petrol), and are towing a Lunar venus 93 model laden weight 1100kg.  I was told this was a good match, but now I'm not sure.  I was told by dealer we could tow 1450kg comfortably.  Help please.

Bunnyrabbits  

Quote: Originally posted by bunnyrabbits on 15/5/2007

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Hi, we have a seat alhambra 1998 model (2l petrol), and are towing a Lunar venus 93 model laden weight 1100kg.  I was told this was a good match, but now I'm not sure.  I was told by dealer we could tow 1450kg comfortably.  Help please.

Bunnyrabbits  

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I can''t find any web info on a '98 Alhambra, but certainly going by the 2000 onwards figures, you've got a very good match, and I can't imagine there's a whole lot of difference on the pre 2000 car. The post 2000 Alhambra's 85% figure is 1398 Kgs., while the max tow is 1800 Kgs., with max noseweight of 85 Kgs.