Maximum towing capacity for B8.5 S4?

[quietcropduster]

Considering going to the dragon with my bike but I don't care to ride it there and back. Was considering getting a hitch on the S4. Would be towing just the bike and a very light trailer.

Has anyone does this and what's the towing capacity of the S4?

double thumbin' it!

[mlavelle92]

You could for sure tow a motorcycle on a bike trailer.

[whiped]

I agree, no issues.

I looked it up in the past and could do a Jet Ski.

Trailer without brakes: 700 kg
Trailer with brakes: 1900 kg

Source

[fromario]

What hitch are you guys using?

[whiped]

I believe people are using these: http://www.curtmfg.com/HitchLookup/f...del=A4+Quattro

There was a thread a few months back where I guy put one on to haul his bikes around but I cannot find it right now.

[LINDW4LL]

Yep, your S4 can tow your bike and trailer without any problems.

[quietcropduster]

What about 2 bikes? Lol both bikes weight a total of around 750-800 lbs with fluids.

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[whiped]

What about 2 bikes? Lol both bikes weight a total of around 750-800 lbs with fluids.

double thumbin' it!

No problem, hitch is rated for 2,000 pounds.

[LINDW4LL]

As long as you get a hitch rated for that amount. As mentioned above, the S4 is rated for 3500+ lbs with a proper hitch.

[AudiTFSI3o3]

as Lindw4ll stated, the S4 is rated to tow about 3,500lbs (trailer with brakes), however, most available hitches for the B8 chassis are only Class 1 hitches and are rated up to 2,000lbs with tongue weight of 200lbs.

that said, I have the curt hitch on mine

[DBL R]

as Lindw4ll stated, the S4 is rated to tow about 3,500lbs (trailer with brakes), however, most available hitches for the B8 chassis are only Class 1 hitches and are rated up to 2,000lbs with tongue weight of 200lbs.

that said, I have the curt hitch on mine

Can you post pictures? How it looks from the back, and underneath... Much appreciated!

[CoalFD]

as Lindw4ll stated, the S4 is rated to tow about 3,500lbs (trailer with brakes), however, most available hitches for the B8 chassis are only Class 1 hitches and are rated up to 2,000lbs with tongue weight of 200lbs.

that said, I have the curt hitch on mine

Just got a curt hitch too. Any tips on wiring? Only instructions im able to find are for the Q5.

[CoalFD]

[hotleadsingergu]

The tow capacity for a trailer with brakes is 4,200lbs, not 3,500. It doesn't matter, since most tow hooks you'll get for the car won't be rated anywhere near that, but it's a point of fact :)

[AudiTFSI3o3]

Just got a curt hitch too. Any tips on wiring? Only instructions im able to find are for the Q5.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...nt-Confirmatio

Can you post pictures? How it looks from the back, and underneath... Much appreciated!

some pics in this thread on fitment

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...mount-on-B8-S4!!

for kicks

[fromario]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...nt-Confirmatio



some pics in this thread on fitment

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...mount-on-B8-S4!!

for kicks

Thanks for the links!

Just when I thought all hope was lost!!!

[AudiTFSI3o3]

keep in mind that you will have to cut the diffuser (3.25" x 2.25") for the hitch to fit

https://www.curtmfg.com/masterlibrar...111863_INS.PDF

[quietcropduster]

keep in mind that you will have to cut the diffuser (3.25" x 2.25") for the hitch to fit

https://www.curtmfg.com/masterlibrar...111863_INS.PDF

What!!!!

double thumbin' it!

[rabbitarmy]

keep in mind that you will have to cut the diffuser (3.25" x 2.25") for the hitch to fit

https://www.curtmfg.com/masterlibrar...111863_INS.PDF

Anyone have some better photos of how that looks?

[CoalFD]

Anyone have some better photos of how that looks?

No pics but you dont see the cut out unless you're laying on the ground.

[CoalFD]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...nt-Confirmatio



some pics in this thread on fitment

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...mount-on-B8-S4!!

Wish i saw this earlier. Ended up figuring it out yesterday.

If any one cones across this searching for a 2013 B8.5 Audi S4 trailer hitch wiring, here it is-

Hooked it up to Hopkins 46365 Short Proof Power Converter.
Grey with white stripe - Left
Grey with blue stripe - Right
Grey with black stripe - Running Light(goes on with headlights)
Thick Grey with black stripe - Brake Light

[VtotheJ]

I have signed up for a track day for my Exige... it weighs a smidge over 2000lb, would it be feasible to hook up a hitch and tow the Exige with my S4?

[Works2shoot]

I have signed up for a track day for my Exige... it weighs a smidge over 2000lb, would it be feasible to hook up a hitch and tow the Exige with my S4?

Does your trailer not have brakes and weigh over 1500 lbs? What is the rating of your hitch? These are the actual questions.

[VtotheJ]

Does your trailer not have brakes and weigh over 1500 lbs? What is the rating of your hitch? These are the actual questions.

Haven't gotten a hitch yet... just exploring some options. i will likely rent one.

[Marchetta070]

I have signed up for a track day for my Exige... it weighs a smidge over 2000lb, would it be feasible to hook up a hitch and tow the Exige with my S4?

I own an Elise and came across this thread trying to find out the same answer. I love my lotus on the track, but I am really starting to hate driving it to events over 3 hours away with no A/C. I am not wiling to give up a fun daily driver to be able to tow my car to the track 10 weekends a year. There are 700 lb aluminum trailers that fit the elige which would keep the weight under 3000 lbs. I would do it if it were safe but I know nothing about towing. If you ever try, please let me know how it goes.

[SconnieRoadie]

What hitch are you guys using?

Hey, I am the dude that whiped pointed at the curt hitch... found that it would be too low with lowering springs to get into my driveway. If you are interested in buying it for dirt+shipping, it is brand new and sitting in my garage.

PM me if interested.

Sconnie