Q7 (Gas driven) towing capacity, precautions etc.

[sanam]

I'm planning to tow u-haul trailer's for the first time from my Q7 (Gas driven, 2015) and would be travelling around 800 miles. I wanted to check in case anyone has a previous experience and what all precautions I need to take for the journey. The trailers which I'm considering are:
1. 5x10 Cargo Trailer Rental. This trailer has 230 cubic feet of space and the ability to load more than 1,500 lbs.[https://www.uhaul.com/Trailers/5x10-...ler-Rental/MV/ ]
2. 6x12 Cargo Trailer Rental [https://www.uhaul.com/Trailers/6x12-...ler-Rental/RV/ ]. This trailer has the capacity to load nearly 2,500 lbs.

I do have a factory installed towing package but I don't have any hitch receiver installed yet. Also, I think the gas driven Q7 has 6,600-lb maximum towing capacity and a 660-lb tongue weight capacity but do correct me if I'm wrong!Also, I have no idea about the gas mileage but considering the highway with the trailer would be somewhat around 18 mpg.


Any assistance, knowledge sharing will be greatly appreciated!

[Clenz]

I think getting 18mpg is optimistic. I would guess more like 12. I have the diesel now, but when I had gas it pulled my 1500lb boat no problem. You would forget it's back there sometimes it's so smooth. BTW diesel gets about 18 towing.

[zerokiller698]

All Q7's with the factory hitch is rated at 6,600-lb maximum towing capacity.

As for gas mileage I would say between 12 to 15 is about right if you don't go through mountains.

[sanam]

Thanks Clenz and zeroKiller698!
I was cautious a little bit but now I think 6500 lbs is a real number for Q7!