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jabberwocky |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 24-April 10 From: Cleveland OH Member No.: 11,653 Region Association: None ![]() |
Ok so tell me Im crazy but I have this burning desire to pull my Hobie 16 trailer with a 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . I have seen this done with early 90s jetta TDI (63hp,90ft-lb) and even an old bug but don't know the results with the bug just saw a picture.
I have seen some of you pull Autox trailers with your 914's what is the results how much do these weigh? what have you done other than the hitch install and wiring to get it to work? FYI My trailer is just over 600lbs with the boat on it had it weighed for registration. Just curious I don't need to do this i have a truck i can use but I just feel it would be so cool (or stupid) to go camping with my 914 and sailboat best of both worlds for the weekend. I Don't have the 914 yet but looking to move on a 75 1.8L in good shape. Let me know your thoughts Thanks |
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En Garde! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 13,717 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
How big a Cat? I don't think it would be an issue for the car, its not like they weigh anything, so long as it is not one of the really big ones. That said, I'd not be looking to the 914 to launch it or pull it out of the water.
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jabberwocky |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 24-April 10 From: Cleveland OH Member No.: 11,653 Region Association: None ![]() |
No launching up and down the ramp. I will beach launch from my camp site. the cat is a 16' about 300lbs itself i have hefted it alone on my back without sails one time to get it of a beach with a 2' bank (now that was stupid).
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bandjoey |
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bandjoey ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,934 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
It'd be dead in the water at launch. Splish Splash you'd be taking the bath. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Bruce Hinds |
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V-8 madness ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 748 Joined: 27-December 06 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 7,391 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
I used to have a 2.0 and a hobie 16. The weight is not the issue, it's where to attach the hitch. With 600lbs yank'n on the chassis on every bump it puts a hell of a strain on the car.
Since it's a '75 you may be able to go up under the rubber outer cover and tie into the massive rear bumper. That bumper is mounted to shocks that may take some of the shock out of trailer pull. I haven't seen it done.... just a thought. |
VaccaRabite |
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En Garde! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 13,717 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
So, 600lbs with a light weight trailer?
I think you would be fine. Just remember that if you are camping you probably have a crap load of other stuff in the car as well - especially if you are bringing a boat and a girl. :-) You would likely need to stay in 4th, and would probably have to take hills slowly. Zach |
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T4 Supercharged ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,131 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
My dad had a '75 1.8 and he towed a Hobie Cat 16' from Illinois to Florida and back. Looked pretty cool going down the road with the mast over the top of the 914.
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rick 918-S |
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Hey nice rack! -Celette ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 20,925 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Two words. Engine heat. Specially with a 75 with restrictive exhaust.
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rsrguy3 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 4-April 09 From: Utah Member No.: 10,234 Region Association: None ![]() |
I've seen it b4
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underthetire |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
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Root_Werks |
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Village Idiot ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,649 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
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Dr Evil |
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Send me your transmission! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 23,038 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
"Runnin a bit rich, I'm afraid" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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jabberwocky |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 24-April 10 From: Cleveland OH Member No.: 11,653 Region Association: None ![]() |
Oh wow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
That was hilarious. Hmmmm maybe i should reconsider however I dont think i could pick up that trailer and put it on my back that might be a hair over 600lbs. |
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TMI.... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,321 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
I had a buddy who did it with his 74 2.0 as well as his 78 2.0 Westy Bus back in the day - either a 16' or 18' Hobie. On the long camping trips he used the Westy & drove it like the 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) , so he'd go around the cloverleaf ramps on 3 wheels - 2 on the bus & 1 on the Hobie trailer & scare everyone s-less!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/new_shocked.gif)
IIRC the 914's have a fairly low tow weight limit & overall weight limit to max GVW - so you'd need to add it all up & 914, driver/passenger(s - center seat ya know is for the pretty of the 2 gals you bring along! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ), luggage/gear, trailer/boat, etc. - as well as the max. tow weight. Mine is a 73 2.0, so you'll need to look in the 75 1.8 owners manual (or whatever 914 you get) & see what its limits are. I'd recco the 73 or 74 914-2.0 as your best investment, more hp/tq & better all around fun - but then I'm highly prejudiced having owned mine since 75! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Chingon 601 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 ![]() |
im crying
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azbill |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 26-July 04 From: Glendale, Az Member No.: 2,403 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
Go buy a pick-up and get it over with
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rick 918-S |
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Hey nice rack! -Celette ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 20,925 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Jeeze! Tail wagging the dog! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I drive my 914 for it's handling qualities. It's just a joy to drive. How much fun can you have driving a 914 while pulling 600 lbs., other than a percieved "coolness" factor?
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jabberwocky |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 24-April 10 From: Cleveland OH Member No.: 11,653 Region Association: None ![]() |
Yeah Ive pretty much given up on the idea Ill use my truck for camping (too much gear to hall around) the 914 for the street and track. but it would be a sight to be seen.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 515 Joined: 4-March 07 From: Rainbow City, Alabama Member No.: 7,582 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
It seems like the cool factor of the 914 pulling a Hobie Cat would out weigh any handling issues you might have (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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