Roomster 1.2 TSI SE 2013 Towing Capability

[raymie155]

Hi And thanks for allowing me to join the forum!! 

 

Does anyone have any advise on the towing capacity of my car? I have a very lightweight caravan of just over 600kg.  Would the car be capable of this?  Apparently the towing limit is 1200kg.  Thanks.

[Ootohere]

Welcome.

Maybe a mod can move your post to the Roomster section where it might get a reply.

A  Yeti or Fabia 1.2 TSI tows a lightweight caravan just fine.

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What power of engine has your Roomster, is it 105ps? 

[raymie155]

Hi. Yes it's a 105.  Thanks

[WAUOla]

Hi!

our Roomster is up for being USED and is regularly towing my (down rates) 1300kg boggie trailer. Works quite well with the 1.2 105hp/DSG7 combo, except gearbox seems to be jittering now. Towing the weight limit of approx 670kg in the 330kg trailer does work. 600 net kg shouldn't be an issue...

[raymie155]

Thanks for that info! It seems as if my car may just manage the towing task then, which is encouraging!  I ordered a tow bar today, so I'll see how it all goes in due course.  Thanks again!

[WAUOla]

Happy to help!
We got ours fitted with the removable hook - it never goes off.
Then again, the Scout design bumbers are ugly with the cover in place, so...

[raymie155]

Tow bar has just arrived and I'm wondering if the Roomster needs a bypass relay fitted? In the instructions it says not required, anyone have any experience in tow bar electrics?